2017 Postseason Projections: Will Clemson return to the CFP Semifinals?

Clemson shocked many in the college football universe by defeating Alabama in the 2017 College Football Playoff title game last January. The majority of notable pundits see the Tigers back in the CFP again this season, though somewhat divided as to whether the team goes to the 2018 Sugar Bowl, or the 2018 Rose Bowl.




*Projection not updated post Week 1.

Jerry Palm, CBS Sports

CFP Semifinal/2018 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama (Jan 1, 2018, New Orleans, La.)

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN

CFP Semifinal/2018 Rose Bowl vs. USC (Jan 1, 2018, Pasadena, Ca.)

David M. Hale, ESPN

2017 Orange Bowl vs. Michigan (Dec. 30, Miami Gardens, Fl.)

Jason Kirk, SB*Nation* 

2017 Orange Bowl vs. Penn State

Eric Single, Sports Illustrated

CFP Semifinal/2018 Rose Bowl vs. Washington

Alec Shirkey, SEC Country

CFP Semifinal/2018 Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama