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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) scrambles downfield against Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl.

A quarterback battle for the ages: Trevor Lawrence versus Joe Burrow

Ryan Donahue, Senior Sports Reporter January 12, 2020

One of the most glaring storylines heading into the 2019 National Championship game is the matchup between two of the greatest quarterbacks to have ever touched the field, Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence...

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs down the sideline for a touchdown in the Fiesta Bowl. 

Paws Up, Paws Down: Fiesta Bowl edition

Ryan Donahue, Senior Sports Reporter December 30, 2019

The Clemson Tigers’ 29-23 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl will go down as one of the greatest College Football Playoff games of all time. Thus, there’s a...

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) rushes downfield against Ohio State. 

Tigers take down Ohio State in Fiesta Bowl thriller

Ryan Donahue, Senior Sports Reporter December 30, 2019

On Saturday, Dec. 29, the Clemson Tigers defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes by a score of 29-23 in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. With the win, the Tigers advanced to...

Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney celebrates Clemson's ACC Championship victory over the Virginia Cavaliers.

Westward Bound: Clemson to play Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl, seeking third national title in four years

Jonathan Smith, Asst. Sports Editor December 8, 2019

For the fifth consecutive season, the Clemson Tigers will pack up and head to play in the College Football Playoff, seeking the program’s third national title in four years.The Tigers defeated Virginia...

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

Clemson set to take on Virginia seeking fifth straight ACC title

Ryan Donahue, Senior Sports Reporter December 6, 2019

On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Clemson Tigers will battle the Virginia Cavaliers in search of their fifth straight ACC Championship. The 12-0, No. 3 ranked Tigers will take on the 9-3, No. 23 ranked Cavaliers...

Clemson celebrates their 38-3 victory over South Carolina by singing the alma mater at Williams-Brice Stadium. 

Paws Up, Paws Down: South Carolina edition

Jonathan Smith, Senior Sports Reporter December 4, 2019

For the sixth year in a row, the Palmetto Bowl trophy will stay in Clemson following the Tigers’ 38-3 victory over South Carolina on Saturday, the second-longest win streak by either side in the...

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) compiled 86 yards and two touchdowns against South Carolina. 

Etienne, Simmons sweep ACC Player of the Year awards

Jonathan Smith, Senior Sports Reporter December 4, 2019

On Wednesday, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced their Overall, Offensive, and Defensive Player of the Year awards, and to no surprise, two Clemson Tigers swept the awards.Running back Travis Etienne...

Running back Travis Etienne (9) sheds tacklers in Clemson's 38-3 win over South Carolina.  

Tigers dismantle Gamecocks, win sixth straight Palmetto Bowl

Megan Kinner, Asst. Sports Editor November 30, 2019

For the sixth year in a row, the Clemson Tigers have won the Palmetto Bowl, defeating their rival, the South Carolina Gamecocks. In a dominating performance, the Tigers won 38-3 on the Gamecocks home turf...

Former Clemson running back Lyn-J Dixon (23) carries the ball against the Gamecocks in Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina on Nov. 24, 2018.

Top five moments in Clemson-UofSC history

Jonathan Smith, Senior Sports Reporter November 30, 2019

Clemson and South Carolina have a deep history when it comes to the gridiron, meeting this weekend for the 117th time in its storied series. The Tigers and Gamecocks have played yearly since 1909, with...

Clemson running back Darien Rencher spoke with The Tiger ahead of the 2019 Palmetto Bowl. 

Behind the ball with Darien Rencher

Ryan Donahue, Sports Editor November 29, 2019

Name: Darien Rencher Major: Psychology Hometown: Anderson, SC Position/Number: Running Back/#21 Favorite Place on Campus: Tables under library bridge, tables outside core, trees by Brackett Favorite place...

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and the Clemson offense take on the South Carolina defense in 2018.

Behind enemy bylines: South Carolina edition

Ryan Donahue, Sports Editor November 25, 2019

With the 2019 Palmetto Bowl just over a week away, The Tiger and The Daily Gamecock exchanged questions and responses regarding the mindset of their respective universities ahead of the big game. Ryan...

Clemson receiver Amari Rodgers (3) takes on the South Carolina defense in the 2018 Palmetto Bowl. 

Editorial: Dear U of SC

The Tiger Staff November 22, 2019

Dear U of SC, It’s almost that time of year again. It seems as though Clemson has made beating South Carolina somewhat of a Thanksgiving tradition. Clemson fans eat turkey on Thursday, go shopping...

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