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Clemson wide receiver Adam Randall catches a pass against North Carolina in Memorial Stadium on Nov. 18, 2023.

5 burning questions for Clemson ahead of spring ball

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor • February 8, 2024
Here are five burning questions for the Tigers before they kick off spring practice on Feb. 28.
Justyn Ross (8) and E.J. Williams (6) celebrate against South Carolina State in Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2021.

4 former Tigers make Super Bowl 58

Samuel Walters, Senior Reporter • February 8, 2024

As the 2023 NFL season comes to a close, there are several Clemson football alumni who put up noteworthy performances throughout the year and four who will play in Super Bowl 58 on Sunday. Wide receiver...

Clemson offensive line coach Matt Luke takes the practice field at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex on Dec. 12, 2023.

Matt Luke makes waves on recruiting trail, picks up 2 commitments

Angelo Feliberty, Senior Reporter • February 1, 2024
After roughly two months of being on Clemson's staff, offensive line coach Matt Luke is making waves on the recruiting trail.
Tiger's standout defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (pictured) is one of three Clemson football players that have been suspended from Saturday's College Football Semifinal against Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl.

Dexter Lawrence named second-team All-Pro for 2nd straight year

Angelo Feliberty, Senior Reporter • January 30, 2024

New York Giants defensive tackle and former Clemson Tiger Dexter Lawrence was recently named second-team All-Pro for the second consecutive year by the Associated Press. With 14 first-place votes, Lawrence...

The Clemson Tigers raise their helmets prior to their 2019 game against the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Tigers nearly escaped defeat at the hands of the Tar Heels with a 21-20 win.

Clemson lands star 2025 DL recruit

Jose Zarraluqui, Senior Reporter • January 28, 2024

Dabo Swinney continues to impress on his 2025 recruiting trail, thanks to newly hired defensive ends coach Chris Rumph. Rumph and Swinney landed a commitment from 2025 edge rusher Ari Watford on Wednesday,...

New offensive line coach Matt Luke pictured guiding his unit at a practice in December.

Matt Luke already paying dividends for the Tigers

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor • January 25, 2024
Clemson offensive line coach Matt Luke has a star-studded cast coming to Clemson football's Elite Junior Day on Saturday.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is ready to use the transfer portal for his program after being against the excessive use throughout his career.

Clemson sports takes: Overreaction or on the nose?

Brian Warner, Senior Reporter • January 25, 2024

The Tiger has been listening to whispers across campus centered around Clemson athletics. Below, are some opinions on some of the most popular controversies. Dabo Swinney will leave Clemson if a major...

Head coach Dabo Swinney smiles and talks with ESPN after winning the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 29, 2023.

Will Dabo Swinney leave Clemson for Alabama?

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor • January 11, 2024

Editor's note: Following the publishing of this story, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he is staying in Oregon and not leaving to take the Alabama head...

The Tigers have faced many trials this season but still managed to pull off their 13th consecutive nine-win season — the only other DI program to do so being Alabama.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson’s 2023 season

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor • January 10, 2024

Clemson finished its 2023 season on Dec. 29, defeating Kentucky in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl to finish the year 9-4. Here are the biggest takeaways from the Tigers’ 2023 campaign: Paws down: Costly...

Mid-year enrollees Nolan Hauser (81) and Sammy Brown (47) talk on the field ahead of the Gator Bowl on Dec. 29, 2023.

Clemson mid-year enrollees to watch

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor • January 10, 2024

It is evident that head coach Dabo Swinney made it a priority to replenish depleted positional groups in the 2024 recruiting cycle, and his efforts paid off as he earned the No. 15 slot in ESPN’s class...

Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter, defensive tackle Tyler Davis and safety Jalyn Phillips pose with the Gator Bowl trophy after defeating Kentucky 38-35 in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 29, 2023.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson outlasts Kentucky in Gator Bowl

Grace O’Donnell and Kelly Kaelblein • December 30, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The 77th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl ended in a 38-35 victory for the No. 22 Clemson Tigers against the Kentucky Wildcats. Below are a few of our thoughts on the roller coaster of...

Clemson running back Phil Mafah scored four touchdowns against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 29, 2023.

Mafah, Clemson defeat Kentucky to win Gator Bowl in late-game thriller

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor • December 29, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trailing by 11 points entering the fourth quarter, it looked like Clemson was about to lose to Kentucky in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Friday. That was until the Tigers stormed back,...

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