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Receiver T.J. Moore credits his strong relationship with Coach Swinney as the reason he chose Clemson - not the money thrown at him by other programs.

Opinion: NIL is ruining college athletics

Brian Warner, Senior Reporter September 19, 2024

Thursday, July 1, 2021, is a day forever etched into college sports history. On this day, the NCAA set into effect new regulations regarding its athletes’ name, image and likeness — more commonly known...

Composed of over 300 members, "The Band that Shakes the Southland" makes it their mission to inspire spirit and provide entertainment for the Clemson community.

Marching to glory: How Clemson’s Tiger Band elevates the gameday experience

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter September 19, 2024

In Clemson, South Carolina, Saturdays are for football. But if you sit and really think about gameday, it's impossible not to hear a faint, harmonized cheer led by drums, trumpets, tubas and trombones....

The eye(s) of the Tiger watches over a tense match in Jervey last fall.

NCAA volleyball season defined by upsets

Olivia Redix, Senior Reporter September 19, 2024

The 2024-2025 NCAA volleyball season kicked off at the beginning of September, and initial rankings seemed set in stone. However, heads started turning when top teams began a losing streak to unranked...

Cade Klubnik (2) hands the ball off to Troy Stellato (10) during Clemson's game against Appalachian State on Sept. 7.

Opinion: Tigers don’t change their stripes and neither should you

Kelly Kaelblein, Asst. Sports Editor September 19, 2024

Two weeks ago, the No. 21 Clemson Tigers dominated Appalachian State, 66-20, at home. The team set multiple scoring records, and quarterback Cade Klubnik put on the performance of a lifetime with seven...

The last time the Wolfpack came to Death Valley in 2022, running back Phil Mafah — then wearing No. 26 — had five carries for 22 yards; when the Tigers visited Raleigh last year, he had 16 carries for 84 yards and two touchdowns. Look for Mafah’s numbers to continue improving on Saturday.

Tigers ready to sink their claws into the Wolfpack

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

The law of averages states that future events are likely to balance out any deviation from the presumed standard. By this definition, it’s the Tigers' turn to beat NC State this weekend. Dating back...

Makenna Morris (2), now of the Washington Spirit, celebrates last November with former teammate Caroline Conti, now of Bay FC, in the background.

Tigers in the NWSL

Luke Beard, Asst. Sports Editor September 19, 2024

Clemson has generated professional athletes across many sports throughout the years. With so many athletes from Clemson becoming professionals, the Tigers have generated an impressive pipeline from Clemson...

Clemson club swim working hard at their first practice of the year in August.

Fish out of water: Unexpected pool draining brings club swim to a halt

Teagan Sullivan, Senior Reporter September 19, 2024

After impressive performances at nationals last spring, the Clemson club swim team was eager to get back to work this fall. However, after only the first couple weeks of practice, the team’s momentum...

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars remain winless through the first two weeks of the season, despite Lawrence remaining one of just five starting quarterbacks yet to commit a turnover this season.

Tigers in the NFL: Weeks 1-2

Cole Warms, Contributor September 19, 2024

The 2024 NFL season is underway, and former Clemson Tigers have been making noise all around the league. Here are four standout alumni performances from the first two weeks of action: Trevor Lawrence,...

The race for the John D. Swofford Award, presented to the champion of the ACC, is on - and as unpredictable as ever.

Clemson vs. the ACC: Part I

Luke Beard, Asst. Sports Editor September 19, 2024

Following the No. 21 Clemson Tigers’ 1-1 non-conference start to the season, Dabo Swinney’s squad now looks at its early slate of ACC opponents. The Tigers will face familiar foes this with rival teams...

Clemson United teammates James Kelly, Jackson Wrobel and Alex Meinhard, regrouping on the field in their game versus Loyola on Sept. 11.

Tigers draw with Crusaders after late-game equalizer

Angelo Feliberty, Senior Reporter September 17, 2024

The then-No. 5 Clemson Tigers faced off against the Holy Cross Crusaders, tying the match 2-2 for their second draw of the year on Monday evening. The Tigers (3-1-2, 1-0-1 ACC) led the match 2-1 in...

In Athens, Georgia last weekend, Clemson players reached the finals in three of the four singles brackets, winning two at the Southern Intercollegiate Championship.

Court conquerors: Clemson earns 2 singles championships in first fall event

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter September 17, 2024

The Clemson men’s tennis team kicked off its fall campaign this weekend at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships in Athens, Georgia. Clemson players reached the finals in three of the four singles...

Aźyah Dailey (7) assisted the Tigers' in their victory over Appalachian State with 12 kills.

Clemson volleyball sweeps Black & Gold Invitational

Kelly Kaelblein, Asst. Sports Editor September 17, 2024

The Clemson women’s volleyball team swept its three opponents — Appalachian State, Wofford and Winthrop — at the Black & Gold Invitational in Boone, North Carolina, this weekend. With the sweep,...

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