So every year since 2008 (minus 2009 in which Clemson went 8-5), Clemson has scheduled two SEC games, with one of them being the in-state rival South Carolina.

Every year, Clemson has lost at least one of those games.

2014: Loss vs. Georgia, win vs. SCAR
2013: Loss vs. SCAR, win vs. UGA
2012: Win vs. Auburn, loss vs. SCAR
2011: Win vs. Auburn, loss vs. SCAR
2010: Loss vs. Auburn, loss vs. SCAR
2009: Loss vs. SCAR
2008: Loss vs. Alabama, win vs. SCAR

So what does this have to do with anything? Well this would be the one year (2015) when Clemson didn't schedule two SEC teams (again minus 2009, but they lost vs. SCAR then anyways). Probably not by design, but I thought it was interesting to show when anyone from the ACC talks about how the SEC isn't tough to beat. Clemson just so happens to not have been able to get by two SEC teams in a single season, can you imagine if they had to play eight?

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Posted by Carolina_Girl

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Posted on 1/3/16 at 5:09 am to Kcoyote

Says tons about the ACC in general that the worst team we fielded in 15 yrs beat the ACC coastal division champions and the #1 ranked champions of the ACC atlantic division and ultimately the ACC champion beat us by a whopping 5 points.

I mean, if THAT doesn't kinda clue ppl in on the discrepancies that exist between the SEC and the ACC I don't know what will.

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Posted by PorkRoast

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Posted on 1/3/16 at 5:10 am to Kcoyote

Not reading, but the answer is that they're undefeated because they play in the cocksucking ACC.

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Posted by NeathOrangeandBlue

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Posted on 1/3/16 at 5:10 am to Kcoyote

Bama is the best team with the best coach with the best fanbase and the only team that has any hope of beating them is the NE patriots.

You happy? go back to sleep.

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Posted by Methuselah

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Posted on 1/3/16 at 5:12 am to Kcoyote

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Why Clemson is really undefeated

Not to be THAT guy, but I think you meant your title to say "The Real reason Clemson is undefeated". The way you have it seems like you are emphasizing just how undefeated they are.

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Posted by 11thACR

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Posted on 1/3/16 at 5:24 am to Kcoyote

Doesn't Matter....only 1/11/16 Matters

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Posted by harmonics

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Posted on 1/3/16 at 5:32 am to NeathOrangeandBlue

quote:
Bama is the best team with the best coach with the best fanbase and the only team that has any hope of beating them is the NE patriots.

You happy? go back to sleep.

Sounds like you need to go back to sleep.

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Posted by AU4real35

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Posted on 1/3/16 at 7:09 am to Kcoyote

If, a big If, Clemson doesn't turn the ball over this game will come down to the last minutes of the game, imo.

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Posted by Oizers

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Posted on 1/3/16 at 7:16 am to Kcoyote

It is probably because their star player isn't an overrated Heisman winner.

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Posted by SquirrelyBama

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Posted on 1/3/16 at 7:40 am to Kcoyote

Clemson is undefeated and would've probably gone undefeated in the SEC East this season. Until they're beat by someone I believe Clemson deserves everyone's respect. Especially with the likes of Notre Dame, FSU, NC, and Oklahoma on their schedule this season. I'd say Clemson is playing more like an SEC team than ACC team these days anyways. Don't underestimate this opponent is all I'm saying because this isn't 2008-2013 Clemson. Bama will have to play well to beat them.

This title game will most likely make up for all the crappy bowl blow-outs. I'm expecting a hard fought game and I think we might get 2005 Texas -vs- USC good.

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