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Grace O'Donnell

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor

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The main two targets for the Pac-12 would likely be Stanford and California, as they are former conference members with success across several sports as the teams combined for 29 total Pac-12 championships.

[Photo] Future implications of Pac(c)-12 expansion

Luke Beard, Asst. Sports Editor October 3, 2024

The main two targets for the Pac-12 would likely be Stanford and California, as they are former conference members with success across several sports as the teams combined for 29 total Pac-12 championships.

The Terrell brothers (AJ, 8 and Avieon, 20) have started a dynasty within the Clemson football program.

The Terrell dynasty

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor September 5, 2024

The bright lights of Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium shine down on a crowd of 75,000. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has the ball, standing at center as he scans the field for an open target. He makes his...

Grace O'Donnell is the editor of the Sports section. She is a senior sports communication major from Allentown, New Jersey.

Letter from your Sports Editor

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor July 1, 2024

Hello and welcome to Tigertown! As I enter my final semester here at Clemson, I’ve been reflecting on the past three years in a way that only a washed-up senior can. Thinking back to freshman year,...

Buddy's "OK 2 Pet" sign is intended to help get him the maximum number of pets possible.

Best Campus Celebrity: Buddy the Dog

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor March 7, 2024

For the first year ever, The Tiger has crowned the Best of Clemson: Campus Celebrity. He’s a familiar face we all know and love, whether he’s lounging on the bench at the top of Library Bridge, walking...

A hearty breakfast spread from SunnySide Cafe featuring Strawberry cream cheese stuffed French toast, Fried green tomato, egg, cheddar & bacon biscuit, Pimento cheese & bacon quesadilla, biscuits & sausage gravy and, of course, cheese grits.

[Photo] Best Breakfast: SunnySide Cafe

Sarah Pepe, Senior Reporter March 7, 2024

A hearty breakfast spread from SunnySide Cafe featuring Strawberry cream cheese stuffed French toast, Fried green tomato, egg, cheddar & bacon biscuit, Pimento cheese & bacon quesadilla, biscuits & sausage...

Grace O'Donnell is the editor of the Sports section. She is a junior sports communication major from Allentown, New Jersey.

Meet the Editors: Grace O’Donnell

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

Hey y’all! My name is Grace O’Donnell, and I am the current Sports Editor at The Tiger. I’ve been in this position for almost a year and have been with the newspaper for almost three years. I...

Mid-year enrollees Nolan Hauser (81) and Sammy Brown (47) talk on the field ahead of the Gator Bowl on Dec. 29, 2023.

Clemson mid-year enrollees to watch

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor January 10, 2024

It is evident that head coach Dabo Swinney made it a priority to replenish depleted positional groups in the 2024 recruiting cycle, and his efforts paid off as he earned the No. 15 slot in ESPN’s class...

Cornerback Nate Wiggins is officially leaving Clemson after three years to declare for the NFL Draft. Pictured in the 2022 ACC Championship as he returned the ball for a 98-yard pick six, the longest in ACC Championship history.

Wiggins declares for NFL draft

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor November 30, 2023

Cornerback Nate Wiggins is officially leaving Clemson early to declare for the 2024 NFL draft, he told ESPN on Wednesday. Wiggins will also not be playing in Clemson’s bowl game, sitting out alongside...

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

True or false: Rivalry edition

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor November 23, 2023

Here are some true or false questions relating to the annual Clemson vs. South Carolina football game: Before the Palmetto Rivalry was established, USC and Clemson battled for the "Hardee's Trophy,"...

Hear The Tiger's Sports Editor's take on the Clemson-USC rivalry.

Letter from the editor

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor November 23, 2023

Dear Tigers, First and foremost, a disclaimer: I was raised a Gamecock fan. My family and I have since realized the error of our ways, obviously, and have been ride or die for the Tigers thereafter. Being...

Running back Will Shipley’s undeterred confidence and unmatched energy have led the offense this year; pictured after scoring over Florida State in September.

Swinney, Tigers to take on Demon Deacons

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor October 5, 2023

The Clemson Tigers will look to record their second in-conference win of the season this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. when they welcome the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1, 0-1 ACC) to Death Valley. Historically,...

Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. takes down Duke running back Jaquez Moore. Trotter one of the few bright spots in an otherwise poor loss against the Blue Devils on Sept. 4, 2023.

Road to recovery: Clemson falls to No. 25

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor September 7, 2023

There was a possibility of an upset when Clemson traveled to meet Duke on Monday, but no one could have predicted that the Blue Devils would win 28-7. Now, questions surround how the 2023 season will...

Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr., pictured taking down Duke receiver Jalon Calhoun, was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise poor loss against the Blue Devils on Sept. 4, 2023.

Ruin on the road: Duke upsets No. 9 Clemson

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor September 5, 2023

DURHAM, N.C. — Between two red-zone turnovers, two blocked field goals and a multitude of other mishaps, everything went wrong for the No. 9 Clemson Tigers as they fell to the Duke Blue Devils 28-7 on...

Letter from your Sports Editor

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor July 6, 2023

First and foremost, welcome to Clemson! There truly is no other place in the world like it, and once you’re here, you’re family forever. I entered Clemson as a math major, and after experiencing...

Clemson pitcher/utility player Valerie Cagle (72) takes an at-bat against South Carolina on March 28, 2023 at McWhorter Stadium.

No. 6 Clemson softball summer schedule

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

As finals week approaches and campus quiets in the early weeks of May, the only thing on most students' minds is summer break. For some student-athletes this reprieve is still months away, as softball...

Service dog Cosmo poses in front of the Reflection Pond on campus 

Service dogs on campus

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

While walking around campus, chances are, on an average day, you see a few friendly-looking pups wearing yellow service dog vests.   While your natural instinct may be to pet them, potentially...

Clemson midfielder Ella Little runs with the ball at Historic Riggs Field. 

Paws up, paws down: Clemson vs. Campbell

Grace O’Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor March 13, 2023

Clemson women’s lacrosse defeated the Campbell Camels in an intense 18-7 game on Wednesday, marking the team’s first at home on Historic Riggs Field in two weeks. Here are a few key takeaways...

A hearty breakfast spread from SunnySide Cafe, featuring Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, the Fried Green Tomato, Egg, Cheddar & Bacon Biscuit, a Pimento Cheese & Bacon Quesadilla, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy and of course cheese grits. 

Best Breakfast: SunnySide Cafe

Grace O’Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor February 23, 2023

As a college student, it’s difficult to imagine anything better than a steaming cup of coffee and a full plate of breakfast food after a long night out. The people have spoken, and the best place...

Clemson defender Hamady Diop (5) is originally from Dakar, Senegal, and was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2023 MLS Draft.

Behind the ball: Hamady Diop

Grace O’Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor January 26, 2023

Former Clemson defender Hamady Diop is perhaps one of the most recognizable names in the world of college soccer right now. Diop helped lead Clemson’s 2021 team to a national championship title,...

Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) evades Tennessee defenders during the 2022 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on Dec. 30, 2022. 

Paws up, paws down: Clemson vs. Tennessee

Grace O’Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor January 3, 2023

At the highly anticipated Capital One Orange Bowl the No. 7 Clemson Tigers fell to the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers under the lights at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday. Here are a few key takeaways from the...

Clemson running back Kobe Pace (20) takes a handoff against Wake Forest in Memorial Stadium on Nov. 20, 2021.

Clemson running back enters transfer portal

Grace O’Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor December 5, 2022

Clemson running back Kobe Pace took to Twitter on Monday to announce that he is entering the transfer portal. Playing behind Will Shipley and Phil Mafah and dealing with an ankle injury this season, Pace...

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