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Clemson Football Team History


Clemson Tigers
Clemson University
 Clemson, SC
Founded: 1889
Stadium: Clemson Memorial Stadium
Capacity: 81,473
Colors: Orange & Purple
Coach: John W. Heisman
Conference: Southern-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


Select Year:    
1896  <-- 1901 <- 1902 -> 1903 --> 2024
1902 Season Highlights
 John W. Heisman enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Clemson.
 The Tigers won the Southern Conference Championship.
 
1902 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Oct. 18  @ Georgia Tech  44   5   W       
 Fri., Oct. 24  @ Furman  28   0   W       
 Thu., Oct. 30  @ South Carolina  6   12   L       
 Sat., Nov. 8  vs. Georgia  36   0   W       
 Sat., Nov. 15  @ Auburn  16   0   W       
 Thu., Nov. 27  @ Tennessee  11   0   W       
 
1902 Season Totals
  Record5-1
  Points Scored141
  Scoring Average23.5
  Points Allowed17
  Defense Average2.8
  Opponents Record18-15
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record1-0
  Away Record4-1
1902 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1902 Southern- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Clemson 5-114117   John W. Heisman

1902 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1902 All Southern Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.