The Notre Dame Fighting Irish open up November with a major battle on their hands in the form of the Clemson Tigers. Last season was something of a disappointment for the Tigers, even though they finished with a 10-3 mark. That’s because after six straight trips to the college football playoffs, four matchups in the title game along with two national championships, they ended their 2021 season playing in the Cheez-It Bowl.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney begins his 15th season at the school, compiling a 150-36 record and 11 consecutive campaigns of 10 wins or more. Getting back into championship contention seemingly only requires a consistent offense and avoiding key injuries on defense, something that the Tigers could accomplish.