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Former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) led Clemson to a National Championship in 2016. 

Top 5 players that built the Clemson football program

Dawson Green, Senior Sports Reporter October 20, 2019

College football dynasties are not built overnight. It takes years of forming a winning culture and bringing in top recruits. This process kick-started for Clemson on December 1, 2008 when Dabo Swinney...

Clemson receiver Cornell Powell (17) scores a touchdown in a 45-10 win over Louisville.

Clemson shakes off slow start, takes care of Louisville

Jonathan Smith, Senior Sports Reporter October 19, 2019

A potential trap game laid in front of Clemson as the Tigers traveled to Louisville on Saturday afternoon. Even after a slow start, Clemson put away the Cardinals in convincing fashion, picking up the...

Clemson receiver Justyn Ross (8) catches a touchdown pass against Florida State.  

Impact Players: Week 7 edition

Cole Little, Senior Sports Reporter October 14, 2019

The No. 2 Clemson Tigers (6-0, 4-0) overpowered the unranked Florida State Seminoles (3-3, 2-2) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Winning 45-14, the Tigers led 28-0 at halftime and coasted to a comfortable...

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence dives for the endzone in Clemson's 45-14 victory over Florida State. 

Rested Tigers dismantle Seminoles at Death Valley

Alex Kelly, Asst. Sports Editor October 12, 2019

All of the talk surrounding Clemson during the bye week must’ve been plenty of motivation to blow out Florida State, 45-14, at home Saturday evening.   The Tigers started hot, when Trevor...

Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins reels in a pass against Florida State in 2018.

Clemson football returns home for matchup against Florida State

Megan Kinner, Asst. Sports Editor October 12, 2019

Coming off of a bye, the Tigers are back in Death Valley this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. to play against the Seminoles.    The bye week could not have come at a better time. After barely beating UNC...

Former Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (42) takes on Florida State in 2018. 

Tigers in the NFL

Sophia Radebaugh, Contributor October 10, 2019

Go ahead and start singing the “NFL primetime” theme song, because our Tigers are not wearing orange and white anymore. Clemson fans, let’s check up on last year’s draft class,...

Tremayne Anchrum (73), Dabo Swinney, and Lyn-J Dixon (23) prepare for the game against North Carolina. 

Clemson Football: Midseason Preview

Jonathan Smith, Senior Sports Reporter October 6, 2019

It is hard to believe that the midway point of the 2019 season is approaching for the Clemson Tigers, but with that comes the exciting chance at another playoff run and a potential third national title...

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence rushes downfield against North Carolina. 

Paws Up, Paws Down: UNC Edition

Jonathan Smith, Senior Sports Reporter October 1, 2019

Saturday’s contest against North Carolina gave the Tigers a much needed wake-up call. After falling behind 7-0 after the first drive and being locked in a 14-14 tie at halftime, Clemson found a way...

Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) scores the go-ahead touchdown in North Carolina. 

Close call in Chapel Hill

Megan Kinner, Asst. Sports Editor September 28, 2019

In an unexpectedly very close game, the Tiger’s defeated the Tar Heels 21-20 at the Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill this Saturday afternoon. With only a five percent chance of winning, the...

Clemson defensive end Logan Rudolph (34) swats a pass in a 52-10 victory over Charlotte.

Paws Up, Paws Down: Charlotte Edition

Jonathan Smith, Senior Sports Reporter September 27, 2019

Clemson improved to 4-0 on the season when the Tigers took down the Charlotte 49ers, 52-10. The most exciting part of the game was the filming of a new Disney movie at halftime, which will tell the story...

Defensive tackle Nyles Pinckney (44) makes a tackle in Clemson's opening game of 2019.

Impact Players: selfless veterans edition

Cole Little, Senior Sports Reporter September 23, 2019

One of the nuances of competing for a powerhouse college football program that is often overlooked pertains to the difficulties associated with garnering playing time. Rosters overflowing with talent are...

Clemson running back Lyn-J Dixon flips into the end zone in a 52-10 win over Charlotte. 

Clemson dismantles Charlotte, moves to 4-0

Ryan Donahue, Sports Editor September 21, 2019

The Clemson Tigers walloped the Charlotte 49ers by a score of 52 to 10 on Saturday night. It didn’t take long for the Tigers to take a commanding lead of the game, jumping out to a 14-0 lead less...

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