Joining the Elite
I have had a debate with friends in recent weeks about how this era of Clemson football compares to the 1980s. We have gone back and forth, and the only thing the '80s had over the current run is a national title. That could be topped Monday evening.
In my mind Clemson has made a jump to college football's elite status for only the second time in my lifetime.
Here is how I came to the conclusion that this season has catapulted Clemson to current elite status:
*Clemson is one of 11 teams in the Power Five conferences to win at least 50 games over the last five years.