The 1973 Clemson Tigers football team was an

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team that represented

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in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the

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. In its first season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 5–6 record (4–2 against conference opponents), finished third in the ACC, and was outscored by a total of 263 to 231. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in

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. Mike Buckner and quarterback Ken Pengitore were the team captains. The team's statistical leaders included Ken Pengitore with 1,370 passing yards, running back Smiley Sanders with 627 rushing yards and 60 point scored (10 touchdowns), and Gordy Bengel with 358 receiving yards.

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