

The Tigers played for four national championships in the past six years, winning in 2016-19. They lost 62-17 in that matchup against Elliott and eventual national champion Clemson.

In six seasons, Mendenhall has led the Cavaliers to four bowl games - they opted out after last season - and their first ACC championship berth in 2019. 2 by announcing he is stepping down after Virginia’s bowl game. They also dropped out of the Top 25 and missed the College Football Playoff for the first time in seven seasons.īronco Mendenhall stunned the school on Dec. Clemson finished the regular season ranked 78th nationally in scoring, averaging 26.8 points. This past season has been less impressive as the Tigers transitioned to sophomore DJ Uiagelelei at quarterback. 1 overall NFL draft choice Trevor Lawrence at quarterback and All-American tailback Travis Etienne. A recipient of the prestigious Frank Broyles Award as the top assistant coach in college football in 2017, Elliott oversaw an offense led by future No.
