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Will Shipley (1) and Joseph Ngata (10) celebrate against Georgia Tech in Memorial Stadium on Sept. 18, 2021.

Paws up, paws down: Georgia Tech

Kiley Bouchard, Contributor September 19, 2021

Paws Up: Clemson’s Defense The defense has been one of Clemson’s most notable aspects so far this season. They reached four sacks in the game and held the Yellow Jackets to only one first...

Running back Will Shipley (8) and wide receiver Ajou Ajou (11) celebrate in Memorial Stadium during a game against South Carolina State on Sept. 11, 2021.

Clemson vs. Georgia Tech game preview

Kiley Bouchard, Contributor September 16, 2021

Clemson was able to blow out SC State for their home opener on Sept. 11, but this week’s game against Georgia Tech may not be as easy. Furthermore, the game this Saturday may be a defining factor...

Trevor Lawrence plays against North Carolina on Sept. 28, 2019.

Tigers in the NFL: week one

Thomas Romano, Contributor September 16, 2021

It was a big week for Clemson football alumni in the NFL, most notably the debut of Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Lawrence performed well at times, throwing three touchdowns. However, he...

Sophomore running back Kobe Pace (20) drags two defenders across the goal line as he scores his first touchdown of the 2021 football season, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at Clemson Memorial Stadium against the South Carolina State Bulldogs.

Paws up, paws down: South Carolina State

Peter Ruzzo, Contributor September 12, 2021

There was a lot to be happy about on Saturday night when the Clemson Tigers’ football team hosted the South Carolina State Bulldogs for the fifth time in school history. Coming off an offensive disappointment...

DJ Uiagalelei (5) and Will Shipley (1) celebrate together against South Carolina State on Sept. 11, 2021. 

Clemson dominates South Carolina State, wins 49-3

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor September 11, 2021

On Saturday night, No. 6 Clemson throttled South Carolina State 49-3. Although the competition was not as steep as last week, the Tigers seemed to have better continuity on offense and continued...

Clemson running back Lyn-J Dixon (23) avoids a tackle against Georgia on Sept. 4, 2021.

Clemson vs. South Carolina State game preview

Grace O’Donnell, Contributor September 10, 2021

Bulldog owners, beware. After last week's loss to Georgia, fans can rest assured that the Clemson Tigers are ready to prove themselves on their home turf this Saturday. Although the Tigers’ reputation...

Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney checks the scoreboard during the Boston College game in 2019.

Clemson drops to No. 6 in AP poll

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor September 8, 2021

In the AP poll released on Sept. 7, Clemson dropped to No. 6, three spots lower than their previous ranking. This ranking ends Clemson’s streak of 57 consecutive top-five rankings...

Receiver Justyn Ross takes on the Florida State defense in Clemson's 45-14 victory. 

Justyn Ross defies odds, returns to football

Thomas Romano, Contributor September 8, 2021

Clemson star wide receiver Justyn Ross missed the entire 2020 season with a neck and spinal injury. Ross had to have surgery to repair a congenital fusion in his spine, and his return to football...

Clemson Football doing drills at practice

Tigers on the prowl: The 2021 freshman class profile

Grace O’Donnell, Contributor September 8, 2021

Although Saturday’s border war may have ended in some heavy hearts here in Tiger Town, the future is bright thanks to the freshman class of 2021. Losing valuable players, such as Travis Etienne,...

Clemson running back Lyn-J Dixon (23) breaks a tackle against Wake Forest. 

Positional breakdown after week one

Dylan White, Contributor September 7, 2021

The QB Room: Uiagalelei Controls Clemson’s Destiny In an admirable display of leadership and humility, quarterback D.J. Uiagelelei took responsibility for Saturday’s loss to...

Trevor Lawrence (16) walks out of the tunnel ahead of the 2019 game against Boston College. 

Clemson Tigers’ 2021 NFL predictions

Dylan White, Contributor September 6, 2021

As Clemson has become a college football powerhouse over the past decade, we were bound to see Tigers start to make more of an impact in the NFL. And as fun as it is to cheer for our current team on Saturdays,...

No. 5 Georgia takes on No. 3 Clemson in Charlotte, North Carolina

No. 5 Georgia’s defense dominates No. 3 Clemson

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor September 4, 2021

On Saturday night, the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs defeated the No. 3 Clemson Tigers 10-3 in the opening week of the season. Both defenses shined, but from Clemson’s first drive, Georgia’s defense...

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