1986 Clemson Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1986 Clemson Tigers football Atlantic Coast Conference ACC 19 17 8–2–2 5–1–1 Danny Ford 8th full, 9th overall Jack Crowe 1st Terrence Flagler Terence Mack Memorial Stadium ACC championGator Bowl champion Gator Bowl W Won 27–21 vs. Stanford The 1986 Clemson Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Clemson University in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. In its ninth season under head coach Danny Ford, the team compiled an 8–2–2 record (5–1–1 against conference opponents), won the ACC championship, defeated Stanford in the 1986 Gator Bowl, and outscored opponents by a total of 296 to 187.2016 Media Guide https://issuu.com/clemsontigers/docs/2016_guide clemsontigers.com Clemson Athletics June 23, 2017 200–208 PDF 20161986 Clemson Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/1986-schedule.html Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. Terrence Flagler and Terence Mack were the team captains. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Rodney Williams with 1,245 passing yards, Terrence Flagler with 1,258 rushing yards and 78 points scored (13 touchdowns), and Ray Williams with 280 receiving yards.1986 Clemson Tigers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/1986.html Newspapers.com Schedule 1986 AP y y y September 13 Virginia Tech<ncg> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC L 14–20 75,930 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-hokies-end-tigers-rule-of-vi/139997467/ The Herald Hokies end Tigers' rule of Virginia, 20–14 September 14, 1986 January 31, 2024 Newspapers.com September 20 at No. 14 Georgia<ncg> Sanford Stadium Athens, GA (rivalry) W 31–28 81,377 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-treadwell-lifts-clemson/134999989/ Greensboro News and Record Treadwell lifts Clemson; 46-yard boot kicks Dawgs September 21, 1986 November 11, 2023 Newspapers.com September 27 at Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA (rivalry) W 27–3 46,062 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-flagler-roulhac-power-tigers/139999817/ The Herald Flagler, Roulhac power Tigers past Tech, 27–3 September 28, 1986 January 31, 2024 Newspapers.com October 4 The Citadel<ncg> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 24–0 75,540 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-tiger-defense-shut/139999901/ Florence Morning News Tiger defense shuts down Bulldogs' passing attack October 5, 1986 January 31, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 at Virginia 20 Scott Stadium Charlottesville, VA W 31–17 44,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-clemson-hikes-mark-against-u/140000016/ Daily Press Clemson hikes mark against U. Va. to 26–0 October 12, 1986 January 31, 2024 Newspapers.com October 18 Duke<hc> 17 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 35–3 81,320 https://www.newspapers.com/article/rocky-mount-telegram-clemson-keeps-no-1/140000114/ The Rocky Mount Telegram Clemson keeps No. 1 position in Duke loss October 19, 1986 January 31, 2024 Newspapers.com October 25 at No. 20 NC State 16 Carter–Finley Stadium Raleigh, NC (Textile Bowl) L 3–27 51,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-no-20-nc-st-takes/140000254/ The Baltimore Sun No. 20 N.C. St. takes ACC lead in 27–3 win over No. 16 Clemson October 26, 1986 January 31, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 at Wake Forest Groves Stadium Winston-Salem, NC W 28–20 20,370 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-clemson-outlasts-wake-2820/140000412/ The State Clemson outlasts Wake 28–20 November 2, 1986 January 31, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 North Carolina 20 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 38–10 79,210 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-and-democrat-tigers-orange-d/140000551/ The Times and Democrat Tigers' 'Orange Day' makes UNC see blue November 9, 1986 January 31, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 at Maryland 15 Memorial Stadium Baltimore, MD T 17–17 58,758 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-clemson-settles-f/140000761/ The Charlotte Observer Clemson settles for tie with Terps, ACC title November 16, 1986 January 31, 2024 Newspapers.com November 22 South Carolina<ncg> 19 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC (rivalry) T 21–21 82,500 No smiles: USC 21, Clemson 21 The Greenville News Ron Green November 23, 1986 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36847880/no_smiles_usc_21_clemson_21/ Newspapers.com December 27 vs No. 20 Stanford<ncg> Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, FL (Gator Bowl) W 27–21 80,104 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-stanfords-bi/140000907/ The San Francisco Examiner Stanford's big ending fizzles December 28, 1986 January 31, 2024 Newspapers.com Personnel 1986 Clemson Tigers y Terrence Flagler RB y C 13 So Rodney Williams QB https://clemsontigers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1986roster.pdf Danny Ford Jack Crowe – Offensive coordinator References Clemson Category:Clemson Tigers football seasons Category:Atlantic Coast Conference football champion seasons Category:Gator Bowl champion seasons Clemson Tigers football