1984 Clemson Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1984 Clemson Tigers football Atlantic Coast Conference ACC 7–4 0–0 Danny Ford 6th full, 7th overall Nelson Stokley 5th Mike Eppley William Perry Memorial Stadium The 1984 Clemson Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Clemson University in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1984 NCAA Division I-A football season. In its seventh season under head coach Danny Ford, the team compiled a 7–4 record (5–2 on the field against conference opponents, but officially 0–0), and outscored opponents by a total of 346 to 215.2016 Media Guide https://issuu.com/clemsontigers/docs/2016_guide clemsontigers.com Clemson Athletics June 23, 2017 200–208 PDF 20161984 Clemson Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/1984-schedule.html Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. The 1984 season was Clemson's final season on probation for violation of recruiting rules. The probation was imposed by the NCAA and ACC on November 21, 1982, and expired on January 2, 1985.A sigh of relief for Tigers The Index-Journal November 25, 1984 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36847600/a_sigh_of_relief_for_tigers/ Newspapers.com As a result of the probation, the 1984 Clemson team was ineligible for the ACC championship and postseason play, and their games against ACC opponents were not counted in the official league standings.Probation Won't Cripple Clemson Whicker Mark Philadelphia Daily News August 30, 1984 F.18 Quarterback Mike Eppley and defensive tackle William Perry were the team captains. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Mike Eppley with 1,484 passing yards, Stacey Driver with 627 rushing yards, Terrance Roulhac with 512 receiving yards, and placekicker Donald Igwebuike with 89 points scored (16 field goals, 41 extra points).1984 Clemson Tigers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 4, 2019 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/1984.html Newspapers.com Schedule 1983 AP Eastern y y y y September 1 1:00 p.m. Appalachian State<ncg> 4 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 40–7 75,398 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89933891/clemsons-ford-far-from-happy-despite-po/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Clemson's Ford far from happy despite pounding of Appalachian September 2, 1984 December 2, 2021 Newspapers.com September 8 7:00 p.m. at Virginia 3 Scott Stadium Charlottesville, VA W 55–0 38,676 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-tigers-whip-cavs-550/139914761/ Greensboro News & Record Tigers whip Cavs 55–0 September 9, 1984 January 30, 2024 Newspapers.com September 22 1:30 p.m. at No. 20 Georgia<ncg> 2 Sanford Stadium Athens, GA (rivalry) L 23–26 82,122 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal-who-killed-clemso/134613507/ The Pensacola News-Journal Who killed Clemson? The Butler did it! September 23, 1984 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com September 29 1:30 p.m. at No. 18 Georgia Tech 13 Grant Field Atlanta, GA (rivalry) L 21–28 57,704 https://www.newspapers.com/article/anderson-independent-mail-yellow-jackets/139917066/ Anderson Independent-Mail Yellow Jackets slip by Tigers September 30, 1984 January 30, 2024 Newspapers.com October 6 1:00 p.m. North Carolina Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 20–12 80,111 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-tigers-wake-up-in-ti/139933136/ The Greenville News Tigers wake up in time to beat Heels October 7, 1984 January 30, 2024 Newspapers.com October 20 1:00 p.m. Duke<hc> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 54–21 80,617 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-tigers-rip-duke/139932622/ Greensboro News & Record Tigers rip Duke October 21, 1984 January 30, 2024 Newspapers.com October 27 1:00 p.m. at NC State Carter–Finley Stadium Raleigh, NC (Textile Bowl) W 35–24 44,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-sun-clemson-recovers-hands/139918100/ Durham Morning Herald Clemson recovers, hands 'Pack second straight narrow defeat October 28, 1984 January 30, 2024 Newspapers.com November 3 1:00 p.m. Wake Forest Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 37–14 71,697 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-with-a-shove-fr/139916506/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution With a shove from Perry, Clemson buries Deacons November 4, 1984 January 30, 2024 Newspapers.com November 10 1:00 p.m. Virginia Tech<ncg> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC W 17–10 77,754 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-tigers-escape-hoki/139863379/ Florence Morning News Tigers escape Hokies November 11, 1984 January 29, 2024 Newspapers.com November 17 1:00 p.m. at Maryland 20 Memorial Stadium Baltimore, MD L 23–41 60,575 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-maryland-runs-past-cle/139914249/ The Baltimore Sun Maryland runs past Clemson November 18, 1984 January 30, 2024 Newspapers.com November 24 1:00 p.m. No. 9 South Carolina<ncg> Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC (rivalry) L 21–22 80,500 Gamecocks break Death Valley drought The Index-Journal David Talley November 25, 1984 1D, 3D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36847476/gamecocks_break_death_valley_drought/ Newspapers.com Clemson Football Media Guide - 1984 https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/fball_media/48/ Clemson University 1984 138 November 10, 2023 Clemson Football Media Guide - 1985 https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/fball_media/47/ Clemson University 1985 65 November 10, 2023 Roster 1984 Clemson Tigers f K. D. Dunn   TE Sr y Mike Eppley 10 QB Sr Sr Tyrone Davis DB Michael Dean Perry 91 DT Fr y William Perry 66 DT Sr y William Perry (American football) Reggie Pleasant   DB Sr y 5 Sr Dale Hatcher P y Donald Igwebuike 8 K Sr y *Danny Ford 1985 NFL draft 1985 NFL draft Player Position Round Pick NFL club William Perry Defensive tackle 1 22 Chicago Bears Tyrone Davis Cornerback 3 58 New York Giants Dale Hatcher Punter 3 77 Los Angeles Rams K. D. Dunn Tight end 5 116 St. Louis Cardinals Reggie Pleasant Defensive back 6 152 Atlanta Falcons Donald Igwebuike Kicker 10 260 Tampa Bay Buccaneers https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1985.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071221193413/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1985.htm 2007-12-21 1985 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com Pro-Football-Reference.com References Clemson Category:Clemson Tigers football seasons Clemson Tigers football