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Clemson Football: Assigning Dubs and L’s to the 2023 schedule

By Marty Coleman

Dec 30, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2022 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2022 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2022; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson defensive end K.J. Henry (5), left, linebacker Barrett Carter (0), and defensive end Justin Mascoll (7) dance while signaling safety after sacking Miami quarterback Jacurri Brown (11) in the end zone during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports /

Saturday, October 21 at Miami (FL)

After a week off the Tigers biggest road test (until next week) of the season comes along.  Miami is a team full of talent that can’t seem to get out of their own way and one wonders if 2023 will be the year they put it all together.

Doubt it, but…

This would seem to be the year with Clemson traveling to south Florida and I think there’s a fair chance the Hurricanes can win this game.

But will they?  I have to see it to believe it and I haven’t seen it yet.

Result: W

Saturday, October 28 at North Carolina State

As I sit here in February, I’m torn on this one.  I’m not torn on Dave Doeren.  Can’t stand the guy or his antics.

That said, I credit his teams for playing physical, smart football and being prepared when they play Clemson.

Quarterback could be an issue with Devin Leary having moved on, so this is one I reserve the right to change my mind a couple of times, but I’ve preached location location location and this one is in Raleigh and a second straight road game for Clemson.

Result: L

Saturday, November 7 Notre Dame

Speaking of Sam Hartman…

I just need to know if it’s going to rain, because apparently that’s the only way Clemson can beat Notre Dame in Death Valley.

A third straight “big” game and one in which the Tigers are likely to be coming off a physical pounding in Raleigh, win or lose.

The Irish will also have a new quarterback, OC and OL coach.

What did I say above? Location location location.

Clemson won’t lose two straight, especially with the second one being at home.

Result: W

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