In its 18th season under head coach Frank Howard, the team compiled a 7–3 record (4–3 against conference opponents), tied for third place in the ACC, was ranked No.
[2][3] The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Harvey White with 841 passing yards, fullback Bob Spooner with 358 rushing yards, and Spooner and halfback Bill Mathis with 30 points (five touchdowns) each.
[5] John Grdijan and Harvey White were selected as first-team players by the 1957 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team.
[6] Four Clemson players were also named to the 1957 All-South Carolina football team: Grdijan, White, end Ray Masneri, and center Donnie Bunton.