Herbstreit names Clemson a College Football Playoff dark horse on the The Pat McAfee Show

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have a huge season ahead of them in 2024, but expectations for the Tigers vary drastically heading into the season.

There are some who lean towards the Tigers being the top team in the ACC and a clear cut playoff contender, while others lean towards them falling out of favor in conference as Florida State and Miami continue to elevate their programs. The conference is a lot more talented than people expect heading into the season and the competition should be fierce.

Recently, Kirk Herbstreit made an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, where Herbstreit spoke of the Tigers as a College Football Playoff dark horse in 2024.

“I’ll give you one last one – I think Clemson, people are kind of (expletive) all over Dabo, and (saying) ‘he doesn’t do the portal and the game’s passed him by.’ That’s everything he wants. He just sits there and loves that,” Herbstreit said. “So, I think Clemson… again, potential longshot, they could get hot and make a run. Veteran quarterback now in (Cade) Klubnik. So, we’ll see.”

Clemson’s defense will be fantastic next season, the questions revolve around the offense. The potential is there for this offense to take the next step and if they do, the Tigers will be legitimate contenders.

All eyes are on starting quarterback Cade Klubnik and offensive coordinator Garrett Riley in 2024.