Kickoff: Saturday, Oct. 11 – 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Alumni Stadium – Chestnut Hill, Mass.
TV: ACC Network (Chris Cotter, Forrest Conoly, Kendra Douglas)
Radio: Clemson Athletic Network (Don Munson, Tim Bourret, Reggie Merriweather)
Satellite: SiriusXM Channel 371
Clemson (2–3, 1–2 ACC) travels north for its second straight road test to face Boston College (1–4, 0–3 ACC). The Tigers, coming off a 38–10 statement win at North Carolina, aim to sustain their momentum and extend their 12-game win streak against the Eagles.
Storyline No. 1: “The New England Tour”
Dabo Swinney’s Tigers finish what he’s dubbed the “New England Patriots Tour” — a quirky two-game stretch facing two former Patriots coaches: Bill Belichick at UNC and now Bill O’Brien at Boston College. Clemson passed the first test with ease, riding early explosiveness and offensive rhythm. Saturday night, they’ll look to replicate that sharpness against a reeling BC team.
Storyline No. 2: Klubnik’s Climb and the 300-Game Milestone
Quarterback Cade Klubnik, coming off a five-touchdown performance, continues to climb Clemson’s record books — approaching top-10 marks in career completions, rushing yards by a quarterback, and total offense. Meanwhile, Swinney’s squad is chasing another milestone: with a score Saturday, Clemson will become just the 13th FBS program ever to score in 300 consecutive games, a streak dating to 2003.
Key Matchup: Clemson Front Seven vs. Boston College Protection
Boston College has struggled to keep quarterbacks upright, and Clemson’s defensive front — led by T.J. Parker, Peter Woods, and Stephiylan Green — is rounding into form. The Tigers are three tackles for loss away from becoming the first FBS team with 1,500 TFLs since 2012, underscoring their decade-long trench dominance.
Player to Watch: Adam Randall
Running back Adam Randall has emerged as Clemson’s dual-threat weapon. He’s scored a touchdown in five straight games — and could become the first Tiger since Travis Etienne in 2018 to do so in six straight. His ability to stretch defenses as both a runner and receiver adds balance to Garrett Riley’s evolving offense.
Final Thought
Clemson hasn’t lost to a team with a losing record since 2010 — that loss also came to Boston College. With renewed momentum and a chance to extend a 12-game win streak in the series, Saturday night is about maintaining focus and asserting control early. Expect another fast start and a chance for Clemson to quietly reenter the ACC conversation.