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 eight: Duke

Duke is another potential sleeper in the ACC. The Blue Devils are coming off of another eight win season as the program continues trending upward. Going into the season they have the sixth best odds to win the conference.

With this game taking place right after the SMU matchup, this could turn into a trap game for the Tigers. The Blue Devils did win the last meeting between these teams in week one of the 2023 season.

That loss should fuel Clemson to not overlook Duke this time around. Cade Klubnik especially should have this game circled. He will want to improve on his last performance against the Blue Devils where he turned the ball over twice.