Just two months ago, they were a national championship contender. Now, they're not even in the top 60.
The unthinkable collapse of the Clemson Tigers hit a new, stunning low this week. In the latest USA TODAY Sports re-rank of all 136 FBS teams, Dabo Swinney's program sits at No. 62 overall—a shocking indictment of what has become arguably the most disappointing season in all of college football.
The freefall from a No. 4 preseason AP ranking to full-blown mediocrity has been swift and brutal. As the 3-4 Tigers limp into their second bye week, the program is a shell of the powerhouse it was projected to be.