The 2024 college football season is set to culminate in a newly expanded playoffs, with eight additional teams competing for the coveted national championship game on January 20, 2025. Among these teams are Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers, who are eagerly anticipating this opportunity to redeem themselves after a challenging year.
According to Bill Bender of Sporting News, Clemson is projected as the No. 9 seed and will face off against Alabama in Tuscaloosa on December 20. This game will mark the beginning of a new era in the playoffs for both teams, but Bender predicts that Clemson may face a tough challenge and potentially lose in the first round. Nonetheless, just making it to the playoffs should provide some relief for Swinney, especially after his firm stance on the transfer portal.
The first round of the playoffs kicks off on December 20 with matchups like Clemson vs. Alabama, Memphis vs. Texas, Ole Miss vs. Oregon, and Michigan vs. Notre Dame. The quarterfinals will take place at the end of December and include games like Utah vs. Notre Dame, Georgia vs. Alabama, Ohio State vs. Oregon, and Florida State vs. Texas
