Clemson Jumps Into Top 10 of Latest Coaches Poll

The latest US LBM Coaches Poll was released Sunday after Week 7 of the college football season.

Following Saturday’s 49-14 victory over Wake Forest, Clemson (5-1, 4-0 ACC) jumped into the top 10 of the updated Coaches Poll and is now ranked No. 9.

The Tigers were previously ranked No. 11 in the Coaches Poll after their 29-13 win over Florida State on Oct. 5.

On Saturday against Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, N.C., Clemson scored 28 points in the second quarter fueled by a pair of interceptions to pull away from the Demon Deacons.

Junior quarterback Cade Klubnik completed 31-of-41 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns. Phil Mafah ran for 108 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and tight end Jake Briningstool hauled in seven catches for 104 yards and a score. Additionally, Antonio Williams became the first Tiger since C.J. Spiller in 2009 to throw and catch a touchdown in a game, hauling in a 22-yarder from Klubnik in the second quarter and hitting Briningstool on a 28-yard double pass in the third quarter.

Defensively, Wade Woodaz posted six tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack, to lead the Tigers as Clemson forced three three-and-outs, a turnover on downs and interceptions by Kylon Griffin and Khalil Barnes. Barrett Carter added five tackles (1.5 for loss) and a sack.

The Tigers rolled up 566 yards of offense and 37 first downs — third-most in school history — and held possession for a season-best 36:29 while holding Wake Forest to just 233 yards of offense and 16 first downs.

Clemson will return to Memorial Stadium this Saturday when the Tigers host Virginia. The game is slated to kick off at noon ET on ACC Network.

You can see the full Coaches Poll after Week 7 below:

Schools Dropped Out

No. 16 Oklahoma; No. 17 Utah;

Others Receiving Votes

Oklahoma 81; Arizona State 49; Navy 37; Utah 31; Vanderbilt 26; Syracuse 13; UNLV 12; Iowa 12; Texas Tech 9; Liberty 9; Washington State 8; Memphis 4; Louisville 4; James Madison 3; Tulane 2;

A limited number of signed replica road signs from Cade Klubnik are available!  Visit Clemson Variety & Frame or purchase online!