1985_Clemson_Tigers_football_team

1985 Clemson Tigers football team

1985 Clemson Tigers football team

American college football season

The 1985 Clemson Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Clemson University in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. In its eighth season under head coach Danny Ford, the team compiled a 6–6 record (4–3 against conference opponents), tied for third place in the ACC, lost to Minnesota in the 1985 Independence Bowl, and outscored opponents by a total of 244 to 222.[1][2] The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

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Steve Berlin and Steve Reese were the team captains. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Rodney Williams with 772 passing yards, Kenny Flowers with 1,200 rushing yards and 78 points scored (13 touchdowns), and Terrance Roulhac with 533 receiving yards.[3]

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References

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    "2016 Media Guide" (PDF). clemsontigers.com. Clemson Athletics. 2016. pp. 200–208. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
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    "1985 Clemson Tigers Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 4, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "1985 Clemson Tigers Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 4, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Second-chance kick lifts Clemson". Anderson Independent-Mail. September 15, 1985. Retrieved January 31, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Georgia scores 17 in the 4th to nip Tigers". Florence Morning News. September 22, 1985. Retrieved November 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Georgia Tech whips error-prone Clemson". Lexington Herald-Leader. September 29, 1985. Retrieved January 31, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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    Jerry Tipton (October 6, 1985). "Cats kick clumsy Clemson 26-7". Lexington Herald-Leader. pp. C1, C6 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Clemson edges Virginia 27–24". The Macon Telegraph & News. October 13, 1985. Retrieved January 31, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Clemson gets 21–12 win, rest at Duke". The Atlanta Journal & Constitution. October 20, 1985. Retrieved January 31, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Tigers finally learn Foed lesson of ball control, post 39–10 win". The Times and Democrat. October 27, 1985. Retrieved January 31, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Flowers leads Clemson to victory over Wake Forest". The Daily Advertiser. November 3, 1985. Retrieved January 31, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Clemson's mastery of UNC ends". The Greenville News. November 10, 1985. Retrieved January 31, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Terps top Tigers on Plocki's FG". Durham Morning Herald. November 17, 1985. Retrieved January 31, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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    Mike Hunt (November 24, 1985). "Tigers gain bowl berth over USC". The Greenville News. pp. 1C, 4C – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Gophers drop Clemson for a 10 count". The Shreveport Times. December 22, 1985. Retrieved January 31, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Clemson Football Media Guide - 1985". Clemson University. 1985. p. 150. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
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