Clemson and South Carolina both had “comeback” seasons under second-year nationally known head coaches in 2000. The Tigers won their first eight games and reached a No. 5 ranking in the AP poll under Tommy Bowden. South Carolina started 7-1 under Lou Holtz, with the only loss coming at Alabama.
This weekend, we honor the Clemson teams celebrating their 50th, 25th, 10th and fifth anniversaries. We appreciate their contributions to the heritage of Clemson football. Below are some season highlights.
Take a bow, Travis Etienne.
The Clemson running back tied College Football Playoff s career rushing touchdown record (6), joining Ezekiel Elliott and Derrick Henry for the most in CFP history.
With his first touchdown in Friday s Sugar Bowl loss to Ohio State, Etienne became the ACC s all-time points leader.
He s the sixth player in FBS history to reach 70 career rushing touchdowns, averaging a touchdown per game this season including the Sugar Bowl.
Etienne even made program history on New Year s Day. With his two receptions on Clemson’s first drive, the Louisiana native broke the school s single-season receptions record for a running back. The record was previously held by Travis Zachery (45 in 2001).