1991 Clemson Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1991 Clemson Tigers football Atlantic Coast Conference ACC 17 18 9–2–1 6–0–1 Ken Hatfield 2nd Larry Van Der Hayden 2nd Ron Dickerson 1st Rob Bodine DeChane Cameron Levon Kirkland Memorial Stadium ACC champion Florida Citrus Bowl L Lost 13–37 vs. California The 1991 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by second-year head coach Ken Hatfield, the Tigers compiled an overall record of 9–2–1 with a mark of 6–0–1 in conference play, winning the ACC title. Clemson was invited to the Florida Citrus Bowl, where the Tigers lost to California. The team played home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. Schedule 1991 AP Eastern September 7 1:00 p.m. w y 8 Appalachian State Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC 34–0 74,127 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89682422/clemson-passes-opening-test-340/ The Atlanta Constitution Clemson 'passes' opening test 34–0 September 8, 1991 November 28, 2021 Newspapers.com September 21 1:00 p.m. w y 8 Temple Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC 37–7 74,575 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-clemson-wakes-up/140229494/ The Charlotte Observer Clemson wakes up, routs Temple September 22, 1991 February 4, 2024 Newspapers.com September 28 3:30 p.m. w 7 Georgia Tech 19 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC rivalry ABC 9–7 83,194 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-sisson-wide-right-tig/140229564/ The Roanoke Times & World-News Sisson wide right; Tigers prevail 9–7 September 29, 1991 February 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 5 7:45 p.m. l y y 6 Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA ESPN rivalry 12–27 85,434 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-georgia-quarterba/135094795/ The Charlotte Observer Georgia quarterbacks throw away Clemson's win streak October 6, 1991 November 12, 2023 Newspapers.com October 12 3:30 p.m. t 18 Virginia Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC ABC 20–20 82,333 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-item-clemson-rallies-to-salvage-a-ti/140229636/ The Item Clemson rallies to salvage a tie October 13, 1991 February 4, 2024 Newspapers.com October 26 3:30 p.m. w 19 NC State 12 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC Textile Bowl ABC 29–19 79,832 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-clemson-clamps-d/140229728/ Asheville Citizen-Times Clemson clamps down October 27, 1991 February 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 2 1:00 p.m. w 16 Wake Forest Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC 28–10 68,955 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-clemsons-fast-start-whips-wak/140229790/ The State Clemson's fast start whips Wake Forest November 3, 1991 February 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 9 7:30 p.m. w y 15 North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC ESPN 21–6 31,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-tigers-weather-storm/140229858/ The Greenville News Tigers weather storm November 10, 1991 February 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 16 12:00 p.m. w 15 Maryland Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC JPS 40–7 71,881 https://www.newspapers.com/article/anderson-independent-mail-tigers-quench/140229936/ Anderson Independent-Mail Tigers quench thirst November 17, 1991 February 4, 2024 Newspapers.com November 23 1:30 p.m. w y y 14 South Carolina Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC rivalry JPS 41–24 74,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-qb-cameron-cle/140214221/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution QB Cameron, Clemson beat S. Carolina November 24, 1991 February 4, 2024 Newspapers.com December 1 9:30 p.m. w y 13 Duke Tokyo Dome Tokyo, Japan Coca-Cola Classic 33–21 50,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116756283/tigers-pull-away-from-blue-devils/ The Herald-Sun Tigers pull away from Blue Devils December 1, 1991 February 4, 2024 Newspapers.com January 1, 1992 1:30 p.m. l y y 13 California 14 Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL Florida Citrus Bowl ABC 13–37 64,192 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-crafty-cal-fools-cl/140230051/ The Orlando Sentinel Crafty Cal fools Clemson January 2, 1992 February 4, 2024 Newspapers.com Roster thumb|130px|Chet Horton punt against NC State 1991 Clemson Tigers f 10 Sr DeChane Cameron QB 5 Sr Jimmy McLees QB 21 Jr Sean Ryan WR 20 Jr Larry Ryans WR y 64 Sr Curtis Whitley C y 44 So Levon Kirkland LB y 93 Sr Ed McDaniel LB y 91 Jr Chester McGlockton DT y 45 So John McMakin LB 15 Jr Robert O'Neal Robert O'Neal (American football) CB y 96 Jr Ashley Sheppard LB y 49 Jr Wayne Simmons Wayne Simmons (American football) LB y 27 Jr James Trapp CB y 2 So Nelson Welch K/P https://clemsontigers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1991roster.pdf *Ken Hatfield After the season NFL draft The following Tigers were selected in the 1992 NFL draft after the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1992/draft.htm 1992 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 20, 2023 Clemson Tigers 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL team 116Chester McGlocktonDefensive tackleLos Angeles Raiders238Levon KirklandLinebackerPittsburgh Steelers5117Curtis WhitleyCenterSan Diego Chargers5125Ed McDanielLinebackerMinnesota Vikings References Clemson Category:Clemson Tigers football seasons Category:Atlantic Coast Conference football champion seasons Clemson Tigers football Category:Long stubs with short prose