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The Tigers warm up for their game against Georgia on Sept. 8.

Clemson ice hockey team is ‘more serious than ever’ ahead of FSU matchup

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter September 21, 2023

The Clemson club ice hockey team will play its second and third games of the season this weekend on Friday, Sept. 22, and Sunday, Sept. 24, at home against the Florida State Seminoles. After its season-opening...

The Clemson club swim team lines up against South Carolina in February. The swim team hosts home meets in the McHugh Natatorium of Fike Recreation Center.

Behind the ball: Meet the president of Clemson’s club swim team

Sarah Pepe, Senior Reporter September 21, 2023

Sarah Pepe, senior reporter for The Tiger, sat down with Ben Simpkins, president of the Clemson club swim team, to gain insight into the team. Sarah Pepe (SP): Can you tell me about the team dynamic? Ben...

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

The history of Clemson’s rivalry against Florida State

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter September 21, 2023

When Clemson hosts No. 4 Florida State this weekend, history will be made in this do-or-die matchup for the Tigers. The two ACC teams first played one another on Nov. 7, 1970. Hosted in Tallahassee,...

Saturday's matchup against No. 4 Florida State will be sophomore quarterback Cade Klubnik's biggest test yet this season.

Clemson to take on No. 4 Florida State in high-stakes matchup

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor September 21, 2023

In a high-profile and high-stakes matchup, Clemson will welcome the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles to Death Valley this Saturday. Florida State is the most formidable opponent the Tigers have faced thus...

Senior goalkeeper Halle Mackiewicz clears the ball during the Tigers' match against then-No. 7 Arkansas, which they went on to win 1-0.

Mackiewicz’s performance in net leading the charge for Tigers

Toby Corriston, Contributor September 21, 2023

Clemson women’s soccer (6-1-2) goalie Halle Mackiewicz’s performance has been nothing short of exceptional this season. The senior currently leads the nation in shutouts with six clean sheets while...

Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley walks across the field of Wallace Wade Stadium before the Tigers' Sept. 4 matchup against Duke.

Riley’s offense ‘hungry’ and confident ahead of FSU game

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor September 21, 2023

As the Clemson Tigers gear up for a showdown against No. 4 Florida State, offensive coordinator Garrett Riley spoke to the media on the confidence that has developed over Clemson’s past two wins. After...

Sophomore midfielder Nathan Richmond has cemented himself as a talented playmaker for the Tigers, pictured attempting a shot past a Blue Devil defender in Clemson's 2-0 shutout over Duke.

Richmond cemented as a ‘dynamic attacker’ for Clemson United

Samuel Walters, Contributor September 21, 2023

The Clemson men’s soccer roster is stacked with talented players, and one name who has been increasingly influential is sophomore midfielder Nathan Richmond. Richmond has been a standout playmaker...

Defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin guides his team through drills during Clemson's fall camp on Aug. 10.

Goodwin talks Florida State, why Seminoles are a challenge

Thomas Romano, Asst. Sports Editor September 21, 2023

It’s no secret that the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles are loaded with offensive talent and experience. Headlined by quarterback Jordan Travis, wide receivers Johnny Wilson and Keon Coleman and tight...

Duke upset Clemson 28-7 on Sept. 4, leading to the Tigers eventually falling outside of the AP Top 25.

Where does the ACC stand following early chaos?

Brett Porter, Contributor September 21, 2023

Following the chaos of the first three weekends of college football, the ACC standings are beginning to take shape as the powerhouses and dark horses emerge — and the Clemson Tigers are up against a...

Through three games, Robert Gunn III has gone 1 for 4 on field goal attempts and 14 for 15 on extra point attempts.

Clemson making change at kicker amid Gunn’s struggles

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor September 19, 2023

Clemson is making a change at the starting place kicker position. After another disappointing showing from Robert Gunn III last Saturday, head coach Dabo Swinney picked up the phone on Sunday and called...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik runs the ball vs. Florida Atlantic in Memorial Stadium on Sept. 16, 2023. Klubnik and the Tigers' offense has five turnovers on the 2023 season through three games.

Swinney: Tigers ‘have zero chance’ against FSU if they lose turnover margin

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2023

If Clemson wants to upset No. 4 Florida State on Saturday, head coach Dabo Swinney knows his team can't put the ball in harm's way.  Clemson moved to 2-1 on the season after a convincing 48-14 win...

Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins recorded a 36-yard pick-six on FAU's first offensive drive of the game. The interception gave the Tigers an early 7-0 lead and marked Wiggins' second career pick-six, the first of which was a 98-yard return against North Carolina in the 2022 ACC Championship game.

Dominant first half lifts Clemson past FAU

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor September 16, 2023

Propelled by a dominant first half, Clemson defeated Florida Atlantic 48-14 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday night. From the first drive of the game, Clemson (2-1, 0-1 ACC) took control on both sides...

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