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Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins (80) scores a touchdown against UConn in Memorial Stadium on Nov. 13, 2021.

Battle for the Atlantic: Clemson vs. Wake Forest preview

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor November 18, 2021

Clemson football sits at 7-3 and has had its woes this season, but the team still has an opportunity to win the ACC Atlantic Division despite the struggles. It all starts at noon on Saturday, Nov. 20,...

Andrew Booth Jr. celebrates a deflected pass in Memorial Stadium.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson at Louisville

Anne Lessing, Contributor November 10, 2021

The Clemson Tigers kept fans anxious for most of the Tigers’ game against the Louisville Cardinals on Nov. 6 due to the Tigers’ inability to gain the lead. Thankfully, the Tigers were able...

Clemson wide receiver E.J. Williams stretches out to reach the end zone against South Carolina State in Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11, 2021.

Clemson vs. Louisville game preview

Grace O'Donnell, Contributor November 4, 2021

After a hard-fought win against the Florida State Seminoles on Oct. 30, the Clemson Tigers are looking to add another in-conference victory on Nov. 6 against the Louisville Cardinals. A week after what...

Cornerbacks Andrew Booth Jr. (23) and Sheridan Jones (6) celebrate together against Florida State on Oct. 30, 2021.

Paws up, paws down: Florida State

Grace O'Donnell, Contributor November 1, 2021

Saturday’s game against Florida State was a spooky one the night before Halloween. The game was a monster mash of willpower as the teams battled back and forth as Clemson lost the lead in the second...

Clemson running back Will Shipley celebrates his touchdown against Florida State on Oct. 30, 2021.

Clemson bounces back, defeats Florida State

Kiley Bouchard, Contributor November 1, 2021

Clemson returned home after three weeks on the road to defeat Florida State 30-20 on Saturday.  Fortunately for the Tigers, running back Will Shipley had his best game of the season on Saturday....

Sophomore quarterback DJ Uiagalelei warms up against Boston College on Oct. 2, 2021.

Tigers in unfamiliar territory with quarterback controversy

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor October 27, 2021

Quarterback controversies are almost always a bad sign for a football team, and it appears Clemson may have one on its hands. During Saturday’s loss to Pittsburgh, Clemson’s coaching staff...

Wide receiver Joseph Ngata celebrates a catch against Boston College in Memorial Stadium on Oct. 2, 2021.

Paws up, paws down: Pittsburgh

Grace O’Donnell, Contributor October 27, 2021

Paws up: first quarter  Although Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh may have ended in heartbreak for Clemson fans, the first quarter of the game offered a sense of hope for the team's potential.  The...

Clemson quarterback Taisun Phommachanh (7) replaced starting quarterback DJ Uiagalelei against Pittsburgh on Oct. 23, 2021.

Clemson suffers devastating loss to Pittsburgh

Anne Marie Lessig, Contributor October 24, 2021

On Saturday, the unranked Clemson Tigers lost to the No. 23 Pittsburgh Panthers, 27-17.The lack of offensive movement and dropped passes paired with a tired defense in the second half led to the Tigers’...

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

Clemson vs. Pittsburgh game preview

Dylan White, Contributor October 21, 2021

A week after scraping by Syracuse, Clemson will take part in yet another high-stakes ACC battle. The unbreakable Tigers’ defense will have its toughest test yet, traveling to Pennsylvania to face...

Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson appears frustrated after a play against Boston College on Oct. 2, 2021.

What lies ahead for the Tigers the rest of the season?

Kiley Bouchard, Contributor October 21, 2021

With only six weeks left of the regular season, Clemson Football is on track to improving their record—but not without a challenge. Clemson remains unranked as of Oct. 17, despite their current...

Quarterback DJ Uiagalalei prepares to take on Boston College in Memorial Stadium on Oct. 2, 2021.

Paws up, paws down: Syracuse

Grace O'Donnell, Contributor October 18, 2021

The Clemson Tigers narrowly won their fourth game of the 2021 season after defeating the Syracuse Orange 17-14. This win was Clemson’s first away win of the season. Although the score was close the...

Clemson wide receiver Justin Ross (8) runs with the ball following a reception in the first quarter of the Tigers' game against Boston College on Oct. 2, 2021 at Memorial Stadium. After the departure of running back Lyn-J Dixon, Ross is the only active Tiger with a touchdown reception (3).

There is blame beyond athleticism for Tigers’ poor game play

Kiley Bouchard, Contributor October 6, 2021

It has been noticeable nationwide that the Clemson Tigers football team has been underperforming compared to their expectations. However, factors beyond the Tigers’ control could be having a direct...

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