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Griffin Barfield is the editor of the Sports section at The Tiger. He is a senior communication major from Oceanport, New Jersey.

Letter from your Sports Editor

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor June 3, 2025

Hello everyone, and welcome to Clemson! My name is Griffin Barfield, and I am beginning my final semester at Clemson University, which I cannot believe. With that, and thinking about everything that...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik is one of the biggest names to know out of the athletes on campus, who is expected to have one of the best seasons in his career in 2025.

A fall sports preview for the end of 2025

Toby Corriston, Asst. Sports Editor June 3, 2025

Football If you’re new to Clemson, let’s start with the obvious: fall means football. After returning to the College Football Playoff last season, the Tigers are ready to go even further this...

Tailgating ahead of Clemson football games can be the highlight of your fall semesters, but there are important things to know.

Everything you need to know about gamedays, tailgating

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor June 3, 2025

College football brings a special social aspect to its atmosphere: tailgating. No matter which school you go to, tailgating is something that every new student should know about before entering college....

Head coach Dabo Swinney is one of the most recognizable faces in Clemson athletics.

Clemson coaches, athletes to know

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor June 3, 2025

The reach of Clemson athletics goes far and wide, with many recognizing the Tigers' iconic logo and colors. As a Clemson student, there are a few must-know names that represent the orange and purple in...

Clemson baseball saw its season end at the Clemson Regional on June 1, where the team fell to West Virginia and Kentucky in back-to-back days.

Clemson’s season ends at home in NCAA regional collapse

Riley Morgan, Senior Reporter June 2, 2025

After a promising 7-3 victory over USC Upstate to open regional play on Friday night, No. 11-seeded Clemson dropped its next two games to West Virginia and Kentucky, cutting its road to Omaha short. The...

Patrick O'Brien (20) eyes the puck during Clemson's game against Coastal Carolina on Sept. 29, 2023.

Off the ice: Patrick O’Brien

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter May 29, 2025

If there’s anyone on the Clemson club ice hockey team who understands the power of a legacy, it’s Patrick “Furny” O’Brien. The Westchester, New York native initially decided he wanted to play...

Ronan Bryant (93) moves the puck up the ice during Clemson's game against Coastal Carolina on Sept. 29, 2023.

Off the ice: Ronan Bryant

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter May 29, 2025

Coming from Lexington, Massachusetts, Ronan Bryant was hesitant about choosing Clemson at first. But looking back four years later, he now knows without a shadow of a doubt that he made the right choice...

Ethan Callahan (24) moves the puck towards the net during Clemson's game against Ole Miss on Feb. 1.

Off the ice: Ethan Callahan

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter May 20, 2025

Ethan “Cally” Callahan decided to come to Clemson from Horseheads, New York, with just one thought in mind: he did not want to play hockey anymore. However, in a true testament to his love of the game,...

Forward Tommy Papa (22) watches the puck during Clemson's game against Charleston in 2022.

Off the ice: Tommy Papa

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter May 20, 2025

For someone who didn’t start playing hockey until the age of 11 — an unheard-of delay for players who typically begin skating as soon as they can walk — forward Thomas “Tommy” Papa found no trouble...

Christian Romeo (17) celebrates his goal during Clemson's game against South Carolina on Nov. 10, 2023.

Off the ice: Christian Romeo

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter May 6, 2025

Over the past few years, defenseman Christian Romeo has had a front-row seat to watching the Clemson club ice hockey program develop. In fact, the graduate student noted that watching the growth of the...

Brooke Goldstein dodges a defender against East Carolina on April 1.

Ticket to dance: Clemson women’s lacrosse qualifies for NCAA Tournament

Kane Fox, Senior Reporter May 6, 2025

The Tigers have a shot at championship weekend for the first time in program history. After a historic third season, Clemson (13-6, 7-3 ACC) earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers...

Defenseman Conor Peterson (21) skates the puck up the ice during Clemson's game against Charleston on Sept. 23, 2022.

Off the ice: Conor Peterson

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter May 3, 2025

From only “half expecting” to make the team following tryouts his freshman year to being named club president for his final season, defenseman Conor Peterson saw more success as part of the Clemson...

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