Joel Klatt Picks Historic College Football Program for Top 4 Playoff Spot originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The preseason chatter is heating up, and Joel Klatt just added fuel to the fire. On "The Joel Klatt Show," he is slotting Clemson at No. 4 in his preseason Top 25 rankings, edging ahead of programs with more recent success.

Defensively, this is still a stout unit even after losing Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant, and Will Johnson. Transfer tackles Tré Williams and Damon Payne should eat space inside with Rayshaun Benny, Derrick Moore, TJ Guy, and Jaishawn Barham (who is expected to receive more pass rushing opportunities) attacking opposing quarterbacks.

The buzz around Clemson continues to build as the 2025 season approaches, and FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt is among those expecting major things from the Tigers. While Clemson landed at No. 6 in Monday's preseason USA Today Coaches Poll,