1983 Clemson Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1983 Clemson Tigers football Atlantic Coast Conference ACC 11 9–1–1 0–0 Danny Ford 5th full, 6th overall Nelson Stokley 4th James Farr James Robinson Memorial Stadium The 1983 Clemson Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Clemson University in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. In its sixth season under head coach Danny Ford, the team compiled a 9–1–1 record (7–0 on the field against conference opponents, but officially 0–0 ), was ranked No. 11 in the final AP Poll, and outscored opponents by a total of 338 to 200.2016 Media Guide https://issuu.com/clemsontigers/docs/2016_guide clemsontigers.com Clemson Athletics June 23, 2017 200–208 PDF 20161983 Clemson Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/1983-schedule.html Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. Clemson was on probation for recruiting violations, and was ineligible for the ACC championship and a bowl bid. As a result, their games against ACC opponents, against whom they were an undefeated 7–0 on the field, did not count in the league standings.For Clemson, Maryland's Almost a Bowlful: 'Obviously, This Is Clemson's Season' Wilbon, Michael Michael Wilbon The Washington Post November 12, 1983 D1 James Farr and James Robinson were the team captains. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Mike Eppley with 1,410 passing yards, fullback Kevin Mack with 862 rushing yards, Ray Williams with 342 receiving yards, and placekicker Bob Paulling with 90 points scored (18 field goals, 36 extra points).1983 Clemson Tigers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/1983.html Newspapers.com Schedule 1983 AP Eastern y y y y September 3 1:00 p.m. Western Carolina<ncg> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 44–10 69,962 https://www.newspapers.com/article/danville-register-and-bee-tigers-maul-ca/139861451/ The Danville Register Tigers maul Cats September 4, 1983 January 29, 2024 Newspapers.com September 10 6:00 p.m. at Boston College<ncg> Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA (rivalry) L 16–31 32,000–32,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/hartford-courant-stradford-carries-bc-pa/139861547/ The Hartford Courant Stradford carries BC past Clemson September 11, 1983 January 29, 2024 Newspapers.com September 17 1:00 p.m. No. 11 Georgia<ncg> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC (rivalry) T 16–16 79,815 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-tigers-dogs-fit-to/134605212/ The Greenville News Tigers, Dogs fit to be tied September 18, 1983 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com September 24 1:00 p.m. Georgia Tech Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC (rivalry) W 41–14 73,882 https://www.newspapers.com/article/anderson-independent-mail-clemson-rolls/139844246/ Anderson Independent-Mail Clemson rolls past Tech September 25, 1983 January 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 8 1:00 p.m. Virginia<hc> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 42–21 78,376 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-eppleys-passing/139845658/ The Charlotte Observer Eppley's passing helps Clemson cool Virginia's ambitions 42–21 October 9, 1983 January 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 15 1:30 p.m. at Duke Wallace Wade Stadium Durham, NC W 38–31 19,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-forgetful-clemson-su/139858897/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Forgetful Clemson survives Blue Devils scare 38–31 October 16, 1983 January 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 22 1:00 p.m. NC State Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC (Textile Bowl) W 27–17 73,773 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-clemson-was-down-bu/139860765/ The Greenville News Clemson was down, but not out October 23, 1983 January 29, 2024 Newspapers.com October 29 1:00 p.m. Wake Forest Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 24–17 65,475 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sun-news-tigers-shade-wake-forest-2417/139860129/ The Sun-News Tigers shade Wake Forest, 24–17 October 20, 1983 January 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 5 1:00 p.m. at No. 10 North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC W 16–3 53,689 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-sun-defense-leads-tigers-vic/139861278/ Durham Morning Herald Defense leads Tigers' victory over Tar Heels November 6, 1983 January 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 12 1:00 p.m. No. 11 Maryland 17 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 52–27 80,615 https://www.newspapers.com/article/rocky-mount-telegram-clemson-unofficial/139843966/ The Rocky Mount Telegram Clemson: Unofficial ACC champs November 13, 1983 January 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 19 1:30 p.m. at South Carolina<ncg> 13 Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC (rivalry) W 22–13 74,550 Clemson wins a fight to the finish The Greenville News Mike Hunt November 20, 1983 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36786452/clemson_wins_a_fight_to_the_finish/ Newspapers.com Clemson Football Media Guide - 1983 https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/fball_media/49/ Clemson University 1983 80–90 November 10, 2023 Clemson Football Media Guide - 1984 https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/fball_media/48/ Clemson University 1984 0 November 10, 2023 Roster 1983 Clemson Tigers f K. D. Dunn   TE Jr y Mike Eppley 10 QB Jr 27 Sr Kevin Mack RB y 24 Sr Billy Davis LB y Billy Davis (linebacker) Jr Tyrone Davis DB William Perry 66 DT Jr y William Perry (American football) Reggie Pleasant   DB Jr y 28 Sr Rod McSwain CB y 5 Jr Dale Hatcher P y Donald Igwebuike 8 K Jr y *Danny Ford References Clemson Category:Clemson Tigers football seasons Clemson Tigers football