The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney in his fourth full year and fifth overall since taking over midway through 2008 season.

They played their home games at Memorial Stadium, also known as "Death Valley".

On November 10, Clemson set a school record with their 12th straight home win at Death Valley.

They finished the season 11–2, 7–1 in ACC play to be Atlantic Division co–champions with Florida State.

Due to their loss to Florida State, they did not represent the division the ACC Championship Game.