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.
In its 14th season under head coach Frank Howard, the team compiled a 351 record (12 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 714 at South Carolina 
