Clemson Football Team History
Clemson Tigers
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Founded: 1889 Stadium: Clemson Memorial Stadium Capacity: 81,473 Colors: Orange & Purple Coach: Frank Howard Conference: Atlantic Coast-
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1957 Season Highlights |
Frank Howard enters his 18th season as Head Coach at Clemson. |
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1957 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 21 | vs. Presbyterian
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66 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 28 | @
North Carolina
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0 |
26 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 5 | vs.
North Carolina State
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7 |
13 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 12 | @
Virginia
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20 |
6 |
W |
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| Thu., Oct. 24 | @
South Carolina
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13 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 2 | @
Rice
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20 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 9 | vs.
Maryland
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26 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 16 | @
Duke
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6 |
7 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 23 | vs.
Wake Forest
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13 |
6 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 30 | @ Furman
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45 |
6 |
W |
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1957 Season Totals |
Record | 7-3
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Points Scored | 216 |
Scoring Average | 21.6 |
Points Allowed | 78 |
Defense Average | 7.8 |
Opponents Record | 39-38
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Conference Record | 4-3 |
Home Record | 3-1
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Away Record | 4-2
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1957 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
18 | 7-3-0 |
Coaches |
18 | 7-3-0 |
UP |
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1957 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1957 All Atlantic Coast Conference Players |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
In the 1940s, college football teams competed for the Oil Bowl, the Salad Bowl and the Raisin Bowl, which were all played on New Year's Day.