The Clemson Insider · Oct 30, 2025
Where Clemson, Duke Stand in National Outlet’s CFB Rankings
After its bye week, Clemson slid up several spots in this national outlet’s college football rankings.
Coming off last weekend’s open date, the Tigers (3-4, 2-3 ACC) now sit at No. 53 in the latest CBS Sports 136 rankings of every team in the FBS.
Clemson was previously No. 58 in the CBS Sports 136 rankings after the 35-24 loss vs. SMU on Oct. 18. The Tigers started the season at No. 4 in the same rankings. They’re now one spot behind Wake Forest at No. 52, and one spot ahead of UCF at No. 54.
Clemson is set to host Duke on Saturday at Memorial Stadium (12 p.m., ACC Network). The Blue Devils (4-3, 3-1 ACC) are ranked No. 35 in the latest CBS Sports 136.