Swinney’s tone on Sunday carried cautious optimism, but his words also hinted at awareness: Clemson’s ceiling this season rests heavily on its ability to keep its starter upright and available. With Klubnik nursing an ankle injury and likely limited in practice early this week, Clemson’s preparation is already behind schedule.

Taking a deeper look at who played for Clemson and what kind of performance they put on the board out of the 41-10 road win at Boston College. Clemson-BC breakd

Clemson University and the University of South Carolina in Columbia are top-ranking colleges in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report, with programs considered among the best nationwide.