The Tigers didn't budge in ESPN's 'Way-Too-Early' update, at No. 19 overall. FSU is the ACC favorite there at No. 15.
"If you believe quarterback Cade Klubnik is going to continue to grow in offensive coordinator Garrett Riley's system, the Tigers might be poised to catch Florida State and take another ACC title. If you believe coach Dabo Swinney hasn't done enough to reload his roster after losing star tailback Will Shipley and a handful of defensive stars to the NFL draft, then it might be another subpar season by Clemson standards. Hiring former Ole Miss coach Matt Luke to coach the offensive line should help, but the Tigers might still be shorthanded in terms of talent up front. The Tigers are also going to have to develop some big-play weapons at receiver. Getting Cole Turner and Antonio Williams back from injuries might help."
The Top 5 is Georgia, Ohio State, Oregon, Texas and Notre Dame.