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

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

They were invited to the Russell Athletic Bowl where they defeated Oklahoma.

Sources: Clemson had five players selected in the 2015 NFL draft.

In addition to five draft picks, four more Clemson Tigers made it into the NFL as undrafted rookies.