Clemson football outlines 2026 schedule and considers NC State for 2027 season opener

Clemson football 2026 schedule Georgia Tech matchup NC State 2027 opener ACC rivalry

Clemson University’s football program released its 2026 season itinerary, opening on Sept. 5 against LSU and featuring matchups with Georgia Southern, North Carolina, California, Miami, Virginia Tech, Florida State, Syracuse, Georgia Tech (week 11), Duke and South Carolina, among others. A notable week‑11 clash pits Clemson against Georgia Tech on Nov. 14, a game that could break Clemson’s recent nine‑game winning streak over the Yellow Jackets.

Separately, head coach Dave Doeren of NC State hinted that the Wolfpack may open the 2027 season against Clemson on Labor Day, reviving the “Textile Bowl” rivalry. While no official schedule has been confirmed, the possibility of a week‑one ACC showdown has generated speculation ahead of the ACC Kickoff event.

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