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Following its four-game win streak to close out the season, Clemson’s bowl game selection has improved considerably.

Let’s go bowling: Predicting Clemson’s possible bowl gamed destination

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor • November 30, 2023

Although the Tigers may not be a contender for a New Year’s Six bowl game after narrowly sneaking into the rankings for the last week of the regular season, their bowl game selection is looking much-improved...

Clemson students react to rivalry week success

Sarah Pepe, Senior Reporter • November 30, 2023

Following Clemson football’s 16-7 win over South Carolina last Saturday, The Tiger asked Clemson students about the rivalry victory. How does it feel to have the trophy back in Clemson? I am so...

Khalil Barnes (36) pictured helping take down Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King on Saturday, Nov. 11.

‘We wanted to be villains’: Barnes speaks about Palmetto Bowl

Luke Beard, Asst. Sports Editor • November 30, 2023

Freshman safety Khalil Barnes was perhaps the most significant factor in the Tiger's 16-7 victory over South Carolina last Saturday. Barnes was the only player to score a touchdown for Clemson thanks to...

Former Clemson defensive end K.J. Henry watches from the sideline during the Tigers' second day of spring practice on March 7, 2023.

Tigers in the NFL: Weeks 11 and 12

Angelo Feliberty, Senior Reporter • November 29, 2023

As we make our way into the back end of the NFL season, multiple former Clemson Tigers made the news in Weeks 11 and 12, even one you may not have heard from since his time at Clemson. Here are some updates...

Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. runs a pick six to the end zone in the Tigers' upset over Notre Dame. Trotter has been a consistent piece of the program for the last three seasons.

Trotter declares for NFL draft, opts out of bowl game

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor • November 28, 2023

Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. has officially declared for the NFL draft. In a statement posted to his Instagram, the junior thanked his coaches, teammates, family, friends and fans before...

Head coach Dabo Swinney and freshman safety Khalil Barnes celebrate the win against South Carolina in Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023.

Barnes, Weitz help return Palmetto Bowl trophy to Clemson in defensive showcase

Luke Beard, Asst. Sports Editor • November 26, 2023

The No. 24 Clemson Tigers took down the South Carolina Gamecocks by a score of 16-7 on Saturday night to clinch the Palmetto Bowl, marking their eighth victory in the last decade. Clemson now finishes...

Clemson center Will Putnam (56) has played South Carolina three times in his career since he arrived at Clemson in 2019.

Clemson’s players eager to ‘set the record straight’ in Palmetto Bowl

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor • November 23, 2023

Clemson players and coaches have always preached the idea of the next upcoming game being the most important, but this week is a little different. Before falling to the Gamecocks 31-30 last November,...

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) will take on Clemson for the first time in his career on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. 

Behind enemy bylines: Clemson vs. South Carolina

Luke Beard, Asst. Sports Editor • November 23, 2023

Ahead of Clemson football’s game at South Carolina on Saturday, Luke Beard, assistant sports editor for The Tiger, spoke with Jacob Phillips, sports editor at The Daily Gamecock, South Carolina’s student...

The Tiger mascot poses in front of the crowd in Memorial Stadium during the Clemson football's game against Wake Forest on Oct. 7, 2023.

All signs point to Taylor Swift being a Clemson fan

Olivia Redix, Senior Reporter • November 23, 2023

Taylor Swift has definitely done greater things in her life than dating the guy on the football team, but now that she runs straight home to the guy on the Chiefs, there is reason to believe that she is...

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and players take part in the "Walk of Champions" tradition ahead of the South Carolina game. 

Swinney, Tigers eager to right the ship against Gamecocks

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor • November 23, 2023

The Tigers and Gamecocks will meet in a prime-time game this Saturday to mark the 120th matchup between the bitter rivals. With kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. at Williams-Brice Stadium, Clemson has a one-track...

Clemson and South Carolina players fight in 2004 during the annual rivalry game.

A look back at the infamous 2004 Clemson vs. South Carolina game

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter • November 23, 2023

Almost two decades ago, when Dabo Swinney was merely a coaching assistant, a blood feud between Clemson and South Carolina in their annual rivalry game came down to a physical altercation that went far...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik completed 21 passes for 219 yards against the Tar Heels.

Gallery: Clemson defeats No. 20 North Carolina

Ashleigh Snyder, Photo Editor • November 19, 2023

Clemson (7-4) defeated North Carolina (8-3) 31-20 in the Tigers' last home game of the 2023 season. Here are some of The Tiger's best photos from the game:  

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