The 2010 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney in his second full year and third year overall after taking over the job midway through the 2008 season. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium and were members of the Atlantic Coast Conference in the Atlantic Division. They finished the season 6–7, 4–4 in ACC play and were invited to the Meineke Car Care Bowl where they were defeated by South Florida, 31–26. As of 2024, this is the only losing season for the Tigers under coach Dabo Swinney's tenure.
Before the season Departures Jamie Cumbie (DT, RS Junior) – Dismissed for violation of team rules (assault charges) J.K. Jay (OL, Freshman) – Back injuries; will remain at Clemson as a student coach Willy Korn (QB, RS Sophomore) – Graduated; transferred to Marshall University then to North Greenville University
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Schedule
Game summaries vs No. 18 South Carolina (rivalry)
Statistics SCCLEM First downs 14 13 Total yards 66–322 62–251 Rushing yards 36–95 27–61 Passing yards 227 212 Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–30–0 17–35–1 Time of possession 21:11 15:26 Team Category Player StatisticsSouth Carolina Passing Stephen Garcia 14/30, 227 yards, 2 TD Rushing Marcus Lattimore 23 carries, 48 yards Receiving Alshon Jeffery 5 receptions, 141 yards, TD Clemson Passing Kyle Parker 7/17, 117 yards, TD, INT Rushing Jamie Harper 16 carries, 58 yards Receiving DeAndre Hopkins 7 receptions, 124 yards, TD
Draft picks The Tigers had six players selected in the 2011 NFL draft.
Player Team Round Pick # Position Jarvis Jenkins Washington Redskins 2nd 41 DE Marcus Gilchrist San Diego Chargers 2nd 50th CB Da'Quan Bowers Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2nd 51 DE Chris Hairston Buffalo Bills 4th 122 OT Jamie Harper Tennessee Titans 4th 130th RB Byron Maxwell Seattle Seahawks 6th 173rd CB
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