Claim: The 1953 Clemson Tigers football team, under head coach Frank Howard, were scheduled to play for nine games but lost to South Carolina in front of 35,000 audience.
Evidence: In its 14th season under head coach Frank Howard, the team compiled a 3–5–1 record (1–2 against conference opponents), finished sixth in the ACC, and was outscored by a total of 172 to 139. September 19 September 26 October 3 October 9 October 22 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 35,000 L 7–14 at South Carolina