2015 record: 14-1 (8-0 ACC)
Clemson enjoyed a dream season in 2015, as the Tigers fell just short of a national championship when Alabama pulled away in the fourth quarter of the national title game. The loss left a bitter taste in the mouths of the returning Tigers, with Deshaun Watson, Ben Boulware & Co. out to finish the job. Even so, their road gets tougher in 2016, as Clemson must replace departed stars on defense and get past a loaded ACC Atlantic for another shot at a championship.
Here are three storylines to watch:
Can Clemson handle the hype?