ATLANTA, GA – Can Clemson make a three-peat appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship? The odds say that it’s hard for any team to make repeat appearances, much less a third, straight, but Clemson will attempt to do just that this season.
The Tigers defeated Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl and lost to Alabama in the title game following the 2015 season, and made it back-to-back appearances last season with a win over Ohio St. in the Fiesta Bowl and a win over Alabama in the title game in Tampa.
This year’s Clemson team must replace 23 lettermen, including 12 starters, seven on offense, four on defense and the punter.