Clemson can reclaim unanimous Top 25 status by settling quarterback questions, clarifying its offense and controlling preseason narratives.
Clemson doesn’t need hype to return to unanimous preseason Top 25 territory. It needs answers — fast, visible ones.
The Tigers’ omission from several early rankings isn’t permanent. It’s conditional. And that means the path back is clear.
1. End the quarterback ambiguity
Nothing shapes preseason belief more than quarterback clarity.