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Clemson Football Ranked No. 1 in Shocking Preseason Predictions
7 Aug
Summary
- ESPN analyst Greg McElroy ranks Clemson No. 1 for 2025 season
- McElroy believes Clemson QB Cade Klubnik is the best in college football
- Clemson went 10-4 in 2024 but lost in first round of playoffs
As the 2025 college football season approaches, ESPN analyst Greg McElroy has made a surprising prediction, ranking Clemson as the preseason No. 1 team. This ranking places Clemson ahead of other top contenders like Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Penn State.
Clemson's 2024 season was somewhat of a letdown, as the team went 10-4 and lost to Texas in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. However, McElroy is banking on significant improvement from quarterback Cade Klubnik, whom he believes is the best quarterback in the country. Klubnik threw for 3,639 yards and 36 touchdowns in 2024, and after briefly considering the 2025 NFL Draft, he opted to return for his senior season.
McElroy is confident that with another year of development and a strong rapport with Clemson's talented wide receiver corps, Klubnik will reach his full potential in 2025. This belief has led the ESPN analyst to set an even higher bar for the Tigers, who are typically viewed as an elite team but not necessarily the preseason No. 1.
As the college football world eagerly awaits the release of the official preseason rankings, McElroy's bold prediction has certainly sparked conversation and intrigue around Clemson's prospects for the upcoming season.
