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Clemson defensive end Xaiver Thomas (3) celebrates against Boston College in Memorial Stadium on Oct. 2, 2021.

Xavier Thomas announces his future plans

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor January 15, 2022

Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas announced Saturday night that he will be returning to Clemson next season.  "It is truly a blessing to have an opportunity for the 2022 NFL draft," he said, "However,...

Anthony Hamilton Jr. track and field

Anthony Hamilton Jr.: Clemson athlete turned into internet sensation

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor January 11, 2022

The cameras are rolling, the lights are on and Michael B. Jordan is about to throw you an alley-oop pass in front of thousands. For most, this scene sounds like a dream, but for this former Clemson track...

Justyn Ross (8) makes an outstanding catch against Alabama cornerback Josh Jobe (28) in the 2019 National Championship. The catch put the Tigers in scoring position and was one of the highlight plays of the game. 

Justyn Ross declares for NFL draft

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor January 6, 2022

In an Instagram post on Thursday, Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross announced he will be forgoing his final year of eligibility and declaring for the NFL draft.  “I will be forgoing my final...

Clemson guard Alex Hemenway is currently 2nd in the country in three-point field goal percentage. 

Clemson quietly has one of the best shooters in the country

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor January 2, 2022

Clemson guard Alex Hemenway has quietly become one of the best shooters in college basketball.  Playing 14 minutes per game, he is shooting 59.3% from beyond the arc, which ranks second in the...

The Clemson Tigers celebrate winning the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl in Orlando, Fla. 

Clemson defeats Iowa State, wins Cheez-It Bowl

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Clemson left with Cheez-Its in hand on Wednesday night, defeating Iowa State, 20-13, in the Cheez-It Bowl. Although the Cyclones clawed back late, the Tigers’ defensive outing in the third quarter...

Clemson linebacker James Skalski (47) runs down the hill against Boston College.

James Skalski out for remainder of Cheez-It Bowl with injury

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Clemson will be without without its star linebacker on defense for the remainder of the Cheez-It Bowl. James Skalski came out of halftime on the sideline in street clothes wearing a boot on his right leg.  It...

Iowa State won the coin toss and chose to defer to the second half, giving Clemson the ball to start the game.

Analysis: Cheez-It Bowl halftime thoughts

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor December 29, 2021

At halftime of the Cheez-It Bowl, Clemson leads Iowa State 6-3. Clemson’s offense has been able to move the ball on the Cyclones, but like other games this season, drives have stalled. Clemson's...

Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) celebrates against Florida State on Oct. 30, 2021.

Cheez-It Bowl preview: Clemson vs. Iowa State

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor December 27, 2021

For the first time since 2015, Clemson is not in the College Football Playoff. Still, Clemson can win its 26th bowl game when they face Iowa State in the Cheez-It Bowl. The game will be held in Orlando,...

Clemson basketball head coach Brad Brownell coaches his team to a victory over Presbyterian in the 2021 season opener.

Clemson takes care of shorthanded South Carolina, dominates in second half

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor December 18, 2021

Against a South Carolina team down six players, Clemson picked up its third consecutive victory Saturday night, defeating the shorthanded rival Gamecocks, 70-56. Three of the missing Gamecocks were top-six...

In a stadium of over 70,000 people, Deshaun looks upon the roaring crowd during Clemson's shutout of Ohio State Dec. 31. The Tigers went on to face the Alabama Crimson Tide, winning 35-31.

Swinney praises quarterback commit, compares him to Deshaun Watson

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor December 15, 2021

On Early National Signing Day, Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney had high praise for Clemson's next five-star quarterback, Cade Klubnik. Among the praise, he even compared Klubnik to...

Clemson Football head coach Dabo Swinney walks off of the field after defeating Boston College on Oct. 2, 2021.

New football coordinators officially named along with other coaching changes

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor December 14, 2021

Clemson University’s Compensation Committee approved Brandon Streeter as Clemson’s new offensive coordinator and quarterback coach and Wes Goodwin as the new defensive coordinator and linebacker...

Former defensive coordinator Brent Venables stands beside Tony Elliott as he receives the 2017 Broyles Award for being college football's assistant coach of the year.

Tony Elliott emerging as top candidate for Virginia head coach, sources say

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor December 8, 2021

After losing defensive coordinator Brent Venables to Oklahoma, it appears that Clemson may be looking for a new offensive coordinator as well. According to reports from the Clemson Insider, Tony Elliott...

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