Quote Originally Posted by dawgs View Post
Clemson ain't bama/tosu historically speaking, but they do have a natty from the 80s, a big ass stadium that's filled every week, and a killer local recruiting footprint. They were easily a top 15-20 program historically speaking prior to the run under dabo.
They may have snuck into the bottom of the top 20, but they were in no way easily in the top 15ish.

Alabama
Ohio State
Michigan
USC
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Texas
Florida
Florida State
LSU
Miami
Penn State
Tennessee
Georgia
Auburn

That is 16 programs who were all clearly ahead of Clemson.