Clemson’s most must win regular season games

Every game matters in College Football but, for there are a few games on the Tigers’ 2025 schedule that are must wins for Clemson’s playoff push.
Dabo Swinney and Clemson Football team after winning the 2024 ACC Football Championship - Clemson v SMU
Dabo Swinney and Clemson Football team after winning the 2024 ACC Football Championship - Clemson v SMU | Isaiah Vazquez/GettyImages
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Game seven: SMU

The rematch of the 2024 ACC Championship game will take place October 18th. SMU will travel from Dallas, Texas to Clemson, South Carolina looking for revenge from what happened in Charlotte.

The Tigers edged out the Mustangs in the championship game with a last second field goal to win 34-31. Rhett Lashely’s team will have that on their mind going into this game.

Lashley has a great team he’ll bring to Death Valley starting with returning quarterback Kevin Jennings. According to FanDuel, SMU has the fourth best odds to win the conference. The Mustangs have a team that can finish the season in the top 25.

Clemson must be ready for SMU to play its best game of the season to that point. The Tigers getting the win for the second time in a row will look great on their resume for the playoffs.