Clemson came into the 1991 season as the favorite to win the ACC.
The Tigers returned stars such as quarterback DeChane Cameron, running back Ronald Williams and wide receiver Terry Smith from a team that went 10-2 in 1990 and finished No. 9 in the final AP Poll. They also had one of the best offensive lines in the country, which was led by All-American guard Jeb Flesch.
Clemson had the best offense in the ACC in 1991, including a rushing attack that averaged 251.6 yards per game. The Tigers averaged 403.0 yards overall, which ranked first in the conference.