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The Clemson Tigers picked up their first transfer of the offseason, acquiring wide receiver Tristan Smith.

Clemson lands its first major transfer in portal

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor December 16, 2024

The Clemson Tigers have finally used the transfer portal. Wide receiver Tristan Smith committed to the Tigers on Monday night, announcing his transfer through his Instagram. Smith played for Southeast...

Clemson kicker Nolan Hauser (81) kicked a walk-off 56-yard field goal to win the ACC Championship and send the Tigers into the College Football Playoff.

How Clemson’s worst nightmare put the team into the College Football Playoff

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor December 8, 2024

Kicking and field goals. Over the last two years, it’s been a love-hate relationship for Clemson football. Since the departure of longtime placekicker B.T. Potter, the trials and tribulations have...

With an ACC Championship win, the Clemson Tigers took the No. 12 seed in the College Football Playoff and will play Texas in the first round.

Clemson takes No. 12 seed in College Football Playoff

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor December 8, 2024

The Clemson Tigers were announced as the No. 12 seed in the overall College Football Playoff on Sunday afternoon. The team will play the No. 5-seeded Texas Longhorns in the first round. As first-round...

The team's wishes came true, becoming playoff bound after being written off by many on a 9-3 season. Coach Dabo Swinney, however, has never lost faith.

‘I don’t know how to be like everyone else’: Swinney leads his Tigers to ninth ACC Championship

Grace O’Donnell, Senior Reporter December 8, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Another Clemson Championship. For the ninth time in his 16-year tenure at Clemson, Dabo Swinney and company will bring home the conference trophy after defeating the No. 8 Southern...

Bryant Wesco Jr. leads scoring for the Tigers with two touchdowns in the opening half; pictured running into the endzone with teammate Antonio Williams cheering him on in the background.

Halftime musings: Tigers clawing down Mustangs’ playoff hopes

Griffin Barfield and Grace O’Donnell December 7, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s halftime at the ACC Championship at Bank of America Stadium, and the score stands at 24-7. Below is an analysis of the first 30 minutes from The Tiger sports desk: Offense: —...

Clemson guard Dillon Hunter (2) attempts to dribble past Kentucky defender Lamont Butler (1) in Clemson's win over Kentucky at Littlejohn Coliseum on Dec. 3.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson takes down No. 4 Kentucky

Sarah Pepe, Senior Reporter December 7, 2024

In a nail-biting game, the Clemson men’s basketball team defeated the No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats 70-66 on Tuesday night at Littlejohn Coliseum. Here are some takeaways from the game: Paws up: Defensive...

From the success of the Clemson football team, the local community has benefited financially due to the influx of spectators and fans on game days.

The ACC Championship helps more than the football team, but the whole city of Clemson

Sarah Pepe, Senior Reporter December 6, 2024

As Clemson prepares to face off against SMU in the ACC Championship game this Saturday, the local economy is set to feel the effects of this exciting matchup. Beyond the rush of college football, Clemson’s...

Conor Brydges (91) warms up during Clemson's game against Georgia Tech in 2022.

Off the ice: Conor Brydges

Kelly Kaelblein, Asst. Sports Editor December 5, 2024

The 2023-2024 season was the Clemson hockey team’s most successful to date. The team collected 10 wins in the fall semester — more than it had the entire previous season — and made significant showings...

Bryant Wesco Jr. — pictured making perhaps his most insane catch of the year on a perfect route with athleticism and body control — is making a case for the return of WRU.

Clemson’s identity crisis amid the return of WRU

Grace O’Donnell, Senior Reporter December 5, 2024

Ask anyone following Clemson football in the last four years what the team’s greatest strength is, and chances are they will say defense. Around 2021, the Tigers flipped from Wide Receiver University...

Clemson will feature its tenth ACC Championship appearance on Saturday when the team will play SMU for a berth in the College Football Playoff.

Eighteen yards and an Orange lifeline

Toby Corriston, Asst. Sports Editor December 5, 2024

Eighteen yards. That’s all that separated Clemson from a playoff berth, a state championship and redemption. Instead, Death Valley turned into a silent graveyard on a cold November day. The crowd...

The Clemson club baseball team played three opponents in its fall season to get ready for its main spring season.

Clemson club baseball ends a successful fall season

Lillianna Bowdoin, Contributor December 5, 2024

As the school year continues to roll by, Clemson club baseball saw its fall season come and go. The team had a strong season, starting on Sept. 5 and concluding on Oct. 6. Led by president Evan Mastrobattisto...

The Clemson men's soccer team saw its season end last Sunday night, falling to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Spry Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Clemson United ends season in heartbreaking fashion

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor December 5, 2024

The Clemson men’s soccer team saw its 2024 season come to a close Sunday night, losing to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in extra time 2-1 in the third round of the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers, who...

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