With its win over North Carolina in the ACC championship game, No. 7 Clemson has assured itself a berth in the New Year's Day 6 bowl game for the 10th time under coach Dabo Swinney.
It certainly wasn't the season the Tigers hoped for, especially considering they missed the College Football Playoff for the second time in as many seasons and just the third time of the Playoff era. But Clemson can end the season on a strong note, especially with the Tigers finally looking as if they'll start backup quarterback Cade Klubnik over the struggling DJ Uiagalelei.
The national championship might not be in play, but Swinney knows better than most the good that can come from winning the final game of the season — especially one as prestigious as a New Year's Day 6 bowl.
Which bowl game will Clemson be playing in, and whom will they play? Here's what you need to know.
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What is Clemson's bowl game in 2022?
- Bowl: Orange Bowl
- Location: Miami Gardens, Fla.
The Tigers earned their berth to the Orange Bowl by way of winning the ACC championship. The Orange Bowl is contractually obligated to take the ACC champion vs. the highest-ranked non-Playoff team among the SEC, Big Ten and Notre Dame.
When is Clemson's bowl game?
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Date: Dec. 30, 2022
Clemson will play in the first New Year's Day 6 game of the 2022-23 bowl season. The game will kick off at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30. The Sugar, Fiesta and Peach bowls will take place the following day on Saturday, Dec. 31; the Cotton and Rose Bowl games will take place two days later on Monday, Jan. 2.
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Who is Clemson playing in its bowl game?
- Opponent: Tennessee
Seventh-ranked Clemson will play No. 6 Tennessee in the 2022 Orange Bowl.
The Volunteers are the highest-ranked team among the SEC, Big Ten and Notre Dame that isn't tied to the Playoff (No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Michigan and No. 4 Ohio State) or Sugar Bowl (No. 4 Alabama).
The Volunteers are 10-2 on the season, losing only to top-ranked Georgia and South Carolina in the penultimate game of the regular season. The latter loss effectively knocked Tennessee out of contention.
What channel is Clemson's bowl game?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, fuboTV
The Orange Bowl between the Tigers and Volunteers will take place on ESPN, which will carry not only each of the New Year's Day 6 bowl games, but also the vast majority of games from the 2022-23 bowl season.
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New Year's 6 Bowl schedule 2022-23
ESPN will carry each of the New Year's Day 6 bowl games in 2022. Below are the matchups for the 2022-23 games:
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 30 | Orange Bowl | No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 7 Clemson | 8 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV |
| Dec. 31 | Fiesta Bowl (CFP semifinal) | No. 2 Michigan vs. No. 3 TCU | 4 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV |
| Dec. 31 | Peach Bowl (CFP semifinal) | No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 4 Ohio State | 8 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV |
| Dec. 31 | Sugar Bowl | No. 5 Alabama vs. No. 9 Kansas State | Noon | ESPN, fuboTV |
| Jan. 2 | Cotton Bowl | No. 10 USC vs. No. 16 Tulane | 1 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV |
| Jan. 2 | Rose Bowl Game | No. 8 Utah vs. No. 11 Penn State | 5 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV |
