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ACC Network launching Hard Knocks-style show going behind the scenes at Clemson

While most college football programs operate under a veil of secrecy that rivals the Pentagon, that hasn’t really been the case at Clemson under Dabo Swinney. Maybe more impressive is finding nearly unprecedented success on the field with two of the last three national titles.

Now we’re about to get an even better look at what makes the Tigers tick. Upcoming ACC Network will debut a new four-part series called ‘All In: The Clemson Football Family’ starting on August 25. The show will take place each night from August 25-28 and serve as a ‘Hard Knocks’ style look at the program as they prepare for their season opener against Georgia Tech.



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Here are 10 Week 1 matchups that you will definitely get pumped for this summer.

10. Cincinnati vs UCLA
Luke Fickell and the Bearcats stunned UCLA at the Rose Bowl last year. Cincinnati plays the role of underdog again because Kelly’s Bruins will receive plenty of hype in the offseason.

9. Florida State vs. Boise State (Jacksonville)
No one intimidates Boise State, especially when that team is trying to figure things out. Willie Taggert and the Seminoles are hoping 2019 provides more positive moments, but an upset wouldn’t help that.

8. Memphis vs Ole Miss
Memphis might catch Ole Miss at the right time. Ole Miss will try to replace multiple stars on offense, and the game is in Memphis. Last time it was played there, the Tigers won 37-24.

7. Northwestern at Stanford
Nerd fight! Only these nerds can play some football. File this one under the category of “underrated games to watch” for the 2019 season.

6. Arizona at Hawai’i
Technically this is Week Zero, but we’re counting it. Khalil Tate decided to return to Arizona for his final season of college football. If the Wildcats coaching staff can utilize his legs more (1,411 yards in 2017 to 224 in 2018), they should have a better team. Hawai’i possesses a dangerous quarterback as well. Cole McDonald took college football by storm at the beginning of the season, and could start hot again.

5. Utah at BYU
Rivalry game right away? We’ll take it. Not only is this game fiercely competitive, but both teams get to wear their home uniforms. Red and blue clash, and it’s a beautiful sight. Put this one in the underrated category as well.

4. Alabama vs. Duke (Atlanta)
No one anticipated this to be a good game, just like the Alabama-Louisville game in Week 1 this year. Duke will play without their star quarterback, Daniel Jones, who decided to turn pro. At least Alabama will be fun to watch.

3. Houston at Oklahoma
If you like offense, this game is right up your alley. If you like defense, stay far away from this one. Houston upset the Sooners in 2016 to begin the season, but they must try to repeat that feat in Norman, Oklahoma.

2. Miami vs. Florida (Orlando)
Crank the intensity up for this one. Miami just hired Manny Diaz, the creator of the Turnover Chain, after Mark Richt retired. Florida won’t feel bad for them, as they’re trying to overthrow Georgia as top dog in the SEC East. Expect this one to get chippy.

1. Oregon vs. Auburn (Arlington)
Oregon received an enormous boost when quarterback Justin Herbert chose to return for his senior year. That decision alone put the Ducks in contention for a College Football Playoff berth. A win over an SEC team would be a great start. Auburn’s trying to keep their head coach around another year. Gus Malzahn enters 2019 on a warm seat, and a loss here wouldn’t help his case. Last time these two teams met, Auburn won a national championship.

College football rankings: Preseason Top 25 for 2019

25. Boise State
Things could come crashing down early if the Broncos lose to Florida State in Jacksonville to start the season. Four-year starting QB Brett Rypien is gone, though the new guy will have all five starters back on the offensive line. A veteran defense will carry the Broncos to what might be another Mountain West title game. The Broncos and UCF are the top Group of 5 teams to watch for the New Year's Six appearance. Army could also make a play toward the top 10, should the Black Knights upset Michigan.

24. Northwestern
Don't doubt Pat Fitzgerald. If the Wildcats can avoid the slow starts to the season, Northwestern might be ready for another big season. It'll have to score more, however. QB Clayton Thorson is gone, but Clemson transfer Hunter Johnson could mean the offense is stronger. LB Paddy Fisher is back to lead a defense that will be asked to do a lot again.

23. Missouri
Drew Lock won't be back, but Clemson transfer Kelly Bryant won't have to do it all alone at quarterback. Larry Rountree III also rushed for 1,216 yards. The schedule also sets up what could be a 7-0 (or 8-0) start before traveling to Georgia on November 9.

22. Michigan State
This team might be in the middle between those double-digit compilers and the just-get-by bowl teams that seem to populate Mark Dantonio's tenure. The Spartans (surprise!) will depend on their defense to keep it in games, but the offense should be markedly improved. A healthy Brian Lewerke makes all the difference.

21. Virginia Tech
At the very least, the Hokies should avoid the embarrassing losses (Old Dominion and blowout defeats). QB Ryan Willis has a strong group of targets to work with, but the defense will have to be much better. But a lot of people return for DC Bud Foster. This seems like an eight-win team.

20. Nebraska
The offseason hype only continues to grow at Nebraska. There won't be another 4-win season. There won't be another missed bowl game. There won't be struggles in close games (1-5 in single-possession games last year). QB Adrian Martinez and coach Scott Frost should at least double the win total.

19. UCF
QB McKenzie Milton will be recovering from his gruesome injury, meaning Darriel Mack Jr. and Brandon Wimbush will battle for the job. The eventual winner shouldn't have a tough time leading an explosive attack. UCF has a tough home game against Stanford on September 14, but the Knights are clear favorites in the AAC again.

18. Iowa
Iowa brings back QB Nate Stanley (2,852 yards, 26 TDs) and should have a strong 1-2-3 at running back with Mekhi Sargent, Toren Young and Ivory Kelly-Martin. The Hawkeyes lost two of the country's best tight ends, but they should still be better on offense. Defensively, it's all about DE A.J. Epenesa. He could lead the country in sacks.

17. Auburn
A much-hyped 2018 season ended at 8-5, though the Tigers routed Purdue in the Music City Bowl. But that isn't anywhere close to enough for coach Gus Malzahn. He might need a 10-win season. The defense will be good, but the questions are on offense. If the Tigers find the answer at quarterback, they will be better. But they also play Oregon, Texas A&M, Florida and LSU away from home.

16. Wisconsin
RB Jonathan Taylor needs help. He's rushed for almost 4,200 yards in only two seasons, but he'll need the passing game to improve. Alex Hornibrook is gone. Either Jack Coan or Graham Mertz will take over — and will have to be better. The suddenly balanced and more rugged Big Ten West might slow the Badgers' return to national contention.

15. Utah
We might be headed toward a Utah-Washington rematch for the Pac-12 title. The Utes don't have to play either Stanford or Oregon this season, meaning if they take care of their division foes, another division title is on the way. QB Tyler Huntley and RB Zack Moss combine for a good duo on offense. On defense, DEs Leki Fotu and Bradlee Anae will help Utah stay one of the nation's best against the run.

14. Washington
Much optimism is thanks to Georgia transfer Jacob Eason. Four starters return on the line to give him time, so Eason should step right in and deliver big numbers. There are a lot of new faces starting on defense, but the Huskies have been consistently strong on that side of the ball. Washington might be the Pac-12's best best of returning to the College Football Playoff.

13. Penn State
It's going to be weird not seeing QB Trace McSorley. That's the biggest loss, though he's not the only one the Nittany Lions will miss. Thankfully, as the offense settles in with projected starting QB Sean Clifford, the defense (with DE Yetur Gross-Matos and LB Micah Parsons) should lead the way. The first five games shouldn't be a problem, but then it gets much more difficult. Seems like another 9-3 season.

12. Oregon
This all comes down to Justin Herbert staying healthy. The Ducks won 9 games last season and will be Washington’s biggest threat in the Pac-12. He passed for 3,151 yards and 29 touchdowns a year ago. If Herbert stays healthy and the Ducks win 10+, he’ll be in New York as a Heisman finalist. Five-star defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux could be a monster right away for the Pac-12 favorites.

11. Texas A&M
A&M will be better than it was in Jimbo Fisher's first season. But it might be difficult to improve last year's 9-4 mark. That schedule is brutal. Road trips to Clemson, Georgia and LSU could mean three losses right there. And then 'Bama also comes to College Station. But when the schedule is the biggest concern (QB Kellen Bond should be even better), you know a program is on the rise.

10. Notre Dame
Get ready for a slightly down year for the Irish. That trip to Georgia seems destined to end in a loss. And then there are brutal games at Michigan, Duke and Stanford. Seems like 9-3 is the end result. But there won't be a collapse.

9. Texas
If he stays healthy, QB Sam Ehlinger will have some of the best stats in the country. However, there are concerns on the offensive and defensive lines. Coach Tom Herman also does best when his team can play the underdog card. That won’t happen this year. LSU awaits in Week 2.

8. Florida
The Gators haven't won the SEC Championship since 2008 — the Tim Tebow era. But much like Georgia has to overcome the 'Bama problem, Florida needs to overcome the Georgia problem. Two consecutive defeats to the Dawgs mean Florida will be the underdog to favorite Georgia in the East. After going 10-3 last season, expect a similar run this year.

7. LSU
Is this the year LSU finally has a dynamic offense to go with the stout defense? Former New Orleans Saints offensive assistant Joe Brady is here as the passing game coordinator and receivers coach. That should help QB Joe Burrow in his second season as the starter. Other than that, it's all about Alabama for the Tigers. A 29-0 rout last year proved there's still a large gap. If the Tigers can win at Texas and play respectably against the Tide, an 11-1 LSU team might be impossible to deny in the CFP.

6. Michigan
It has to be this year. If Jim Harbaugh and Michigan are going to beat Ohio State, it will be this season. The Buckeyes won’t experience much of a drop off with Ryan Day as coach, but with Shea Patterson back and Donovan Peoples-Jones and Nico Collins leading the receivers, the offense should be more explosive. The defense might not have as much star power outside CB Lavert Hill, but DC Don Brown is one of the nation’s best.

5. Oklahoma
There's no way OU wins another Heisman...right? Even if Jalen Hurts can't duplicate the Baker Mayfield-Kyler Murray magic, Lincoln Riley's team will put up ridiculous stats all season long. But the concern rests on the defense. The Sooners allowed more than 450 yards per game last year and simply can't depend on outscoring other top teams.