3 Clemson matchups that will give Dabo Swinney a hard time in the ACC

The Clemson Tigers went 9-4 last season but did struggle in ACC play going 4-4. Entering 2024, the expectation for Clemson is to compete for the ACC title and be in the college football playoff.

Dabo Swinney is back for his 17th season as the Tigers head coach. Entering 2024, Clemson does have some tough non-conference games, like against Georgia and South Carolina but here are three ACC matchups that could pose some problems for Swinney and the Tigers.

3 Clemson matchups that will give Dabo Swinney a hard time in the ACC

#1. FSU, Oct. 5

The Clemson Tigers' biggest and toughest game of their ACC conference schedule is against the FSU Seminoles on Oct. 5. To make it even tougher, Clemson has to go on the road to play the Seminoles.

Clemson is a four-point underdog against the Seminoles in this matchup, as the winner will likely be the favorite to win the ACC.

#2. NC State, Sept. 21

NC State is behind Clemson and FSU as the favorites to win the ACC, but the Wolfpack could be in the conversation.

Clemson plays NC State at home in its third game of the season, as the Tigers will have the benefit of being at home. The early odds have Clemson as a 7.5-point favorite, but if the Tigers get off to a slow start again this year, this game could pose a lot of problems,

#3. Virginia Tech, Nov. 9

On paper, Louisville is a better team than Virginia Tech, but this game is tougher than the Cardinals matchup due to it being on the road.

Virginia Tech should have a much better season in 2024 and the home game against Clemson is one of the marquee games on the schedule so the fans will be up and loud for it.

The Tigers are just a 4.5-point favorite to defeat Virginia Tech showing how tough the oddsmakers think this game should be.