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After going 6-5 in 2004, the Clemson Tigers set their goal to reach a bowl eligible record and leapfrog it. They finished the regular season with seven wins, and got their eighth in the Champs Sports Bowl where they ousted Colorado 19-10. Clemson closed last season by winning four strait games, and six of its last seven. Their 4 losses only gave up a combined 14 points, and head coach Tommy Bowden's tenure could be in store for their best campaign yet. The Tigers return 15 starters from last year, and are aiming at their first ever BCS berth.

The offense loses quarterback Charlie Whitehurst, but new quarterback Will Proctor is more of the prototypical quarterback that offensive coordinator Rob Spence likes using in his offense. He has the mobility to torch defenses with his legs if he can't find anything downfield that will allow the Tigers to toss the ball. This will mean more touchdowns this season for Clemson. His offensive line returns completely intact and is one of the best in the Conference. Running back James Davis was chasing his 1,000 yard season but fell short cut when he suffered an injury, but he should become the first 1,000 yard Clemson running back since 2001 provided he stays healthy. All of last year's receivers are also back, which gives the Tigers a solid shot of surpassing the 27 points per game they averaged last year even with the loss of their quarterback.

The defense struggled early last season turned it around in the final seven games only allowing 14 or more points twice. Injuries aside, there shouldn't be a drop in production this year as this is a strong compliment to their solid offense. Special teams look special. All of the key players have returned, and they add some new players to the mix that should have this unit back on track in 2006. 

Clemson has the most veterans in the ACC. They have solid coaching with their talent should achieve their first ever BCS Bowl invite. If they're able to keep up what they did last year, than this is a team to look out for. The schedule is brutal with road trips to Boston College, Virginia Tech and Florida State but this team did beat three top 20 teams for the first time since 1989. Assuming they split their first two road games they should be in very good shape.