1963 Clemson Tigers football team

The 1963 Clemson Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Clemson University in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1963 NCAA University Division football season. In its 24th season under head coach Frank Howard, the team compiled a 5–4–1 record (5–2 against conference opponents), tied for third place in the ACC, and outscored opponents by a total of 181 to 140. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

1963 Clemson Tigers football
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
Record5–4–1 (5–2 ACC)
Head coach
CaptainTracy Childers
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
1963 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 19 North Carolina + 6 1 09 2 0
NC State + 6 1 08 3 0
Clemson 5 2 05 4 1
Duke 5 2 05 4 1
Maryland 2 5 03 7 0
South Carolina 1 5 11 8 1
Wake Forest 1 5 01 9 0
Virginia 0 5 12 7 1
  • + Conference co-champions
Rankings from Coaches Poll

The South Carolina game moved from November 23 to November 28 (Thanksgiving) due to the Assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Tracy Childers was the team captain. The team's statistical leaders included Jim Parker with 728 passing yards, Pat Crain with 513 rushing yards and 24 points scored (4 touchdowns), and Johnny Case with 232 receiving yards.

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