ACC announces five game times for Clemson upcoming 2026 football season

Today, the ACC announced the kickoff times for each of the first three weeks of the NCAA season, along with the two non-Saturday games this fall. Let’s go over each for Clemsonfootball.Week 1 at LSU, 7:30 on ABCClemson kicks off the season against LSU for the second season in a row, this time in Baton Rouge. College gameday is coming to Louisiana to watch Lane Kiffin begin his full season as LSU’s Head Coach. Clemson will look to take revenge on the loss last season, to start the year 1-0.Week 2 vs Georgia Southern, 7:30 on ACC NetworkAfter a tough test against an SEC opponent, the Tigers’ home opener will be against a nearby G5 counterpart. This is the second time the two teams will face off, with the first being a 38-7 victory in 2018. Week 3 vs North Carolina, Noon on ESPN

The Tigers open ACC play against the Tar Heels in the first early game of the season. Clemson is 41-19-1 against UNC, with the most recent being a 38-10 victory in 2025. Week 4 at California, Friday at 10:30 on ESPNClemson travels across the country for an Atlanta Coast matchup, playing about as late as they can play, about as far as they can travel. Clemson is 0-1 against Cal, with their loss coming in the 1991 Citrus Bowl. Week 12 at Duke, Friday at 7:30

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Late in the season, Clemson gets another night game, this time against the Blue Devils. Clemson is 37-18-1 against Duke, hoping to avenge a brutal 46-45 loss at home last season. Overall, the Tigers are starting off with a great slate, full of exciting night games and electric in-conference opponents. Let’s hope they can start out hot and can gain more primetime games late into the season. 

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