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Clemson wide receiver Joseph Ngata (10) and Beaux Collins (80) line up against Georgia Tech on Sept. 5, 2022.

How Clemson’s receivers fared against Georgia Tech

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor September 7, 2022

On Monday night, the Tigers saw their wide receivers in live game action for the first time this season. The three receivers that saw the field early were sophomore Beaux Collins, senior Joseph Ngata,...

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) drops back to pass in Clemson's 2021 Orange vs. White spring game.

Things to watch at Clemson’s spring game

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor April 7, 2022

Clemson football will host its annual spring game on April 9 at 1 p.m. and with returning players and new arrivals, there are four distinct storylines to follow. Who will step up at wide receiver? Last...

Clemson men's basketball forward Naz Bohannon (33) drives to the basket against North Carolina.

Analysis: Clemson men’s basketball vs. Georgia Tech

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor March 2, 2022

On Wednesday, March 3, Clemson men’s basketball will play its second to last game of the regular season against Georgia Tech at 7 p.m. With a victory, Clemson will reach the .500 mark for the...

Clemson linebacker James Skalski prepares to play in the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl. 

Five instant impact signees from National Signing Day

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor February 10, 2022

On National Signing Day, Clemson signed eight football recruits to its 2022 recruiting class, who have the opportunity to play prominent roles in Clemson’s success for years to come. With that being...

Clemson forward Hunter Tyson (5) is averaging a career high in points this season, with 10.7 points per game. 

Clemson men’s basketball midseason report card

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor January 27, 2022

At the midpoint of the season, Clemson basketball has faced many ups and downs which has contributed to why they are unranked and in the middle of the pack in the ACC. Fortunately, Clemson still has 11...

Clemson guard Nick Honor (4) defends a Presbyterian ball handler on Nov. 9, 2021.

Analysis: Clemson looks to make history against Notre Dame

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor January 12, 2022

Clemson men’s basketball (10-5, 2-2) looks to win its third straight ACC road game for the first time in 25 years on Wednesday night when they head to South Bend to face Notre Dame (8-5, 3-1). After...

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney leads his team out of the tunnel in the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl. Clemson went on to defeat Iowa State in the game, securing the team's tenth win on the season.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson’s 2021 football season

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor January 12, 2022

It is safe to say that Clemson football did not meet preseason expectations this year, as they missed the ACC Championship game for the first time since 2014 and missed the College Football Playoff (CFP)...

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) avoids Iowa State tacklers in the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl in Orlando, Fla.

Examining Brandon Streeter’s debut as Clemson’s offensive coordinator

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor January 6, 2022

The Cheez-It Bowl marked a lot of accomplishments for Clemson football, including Clemson’s 11th straight season with 10 wins or more and coach Swinney’s 150th career win at Clemson.  It...

Clemson is your Cheez-It Bowl Champions!

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

MG3!

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Purdy rushes for the first on 4th and 2, but Goodrich forces the fumble and Iowa State recovers the ball short of the line to gain. Goodrich propels the Tigers to the win.

Iowa State’s last chance

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

After stopping Clemson at the 1:52 mark, Iowa State has the ball at their own 11 yard line with one timeout.

Interception, Fumble and Roughing the Passer in one play

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Clemson picked off Iowa State and fumbled the ball on the return. Iowa State recovered.

Three down, one to go. Clemson leads 20-6 after three quarters.

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Clemson holds Iowa State to a field goal as Iowa State cuts Clemson’s lead to 14

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Uiagalelei throws an interception at Clemson’s 28 yard line

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Iowa State begins to unravel

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Following their interception, Iowa State is forced to punt the ball.

PICK 6

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

After Brock Purdy's pass is deflected, he incidentally bats the ball to Mario Goodrich III. Goodrich returns the interception for a touchdown and gives the Tiger the 20-3 lead.

Touchdown Shipley

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Will Shipley ran for a 12 yard touchdown that extends the Tigers' lead to ten. They are up 13-3.

Move the chains

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Uiagalelei converts the 4th and 1 after a quarterback dive. Clemson is in the redzone.

Clemson leads 6-3 at halftime

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Potter misses his first field goal of the game as the Tigers take a 6-3 lead into the half.

Kobe Pace rushes for 21 yards with just under 2 minutes left in the first half

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Mario Goodrich III broke up a pass to force another Iowa State punt.

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Potter Magic

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Potter converts on a 51 yard field goal to give Clemson the lead. The Tigers are up 6-3 with 4:07 left in the first half.

Bend but don’t break

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

After Iowa State marched down the field, Clemson forced the Cyclones to attempt a field goal. It missed, and the game remains tied at three.

Three and out

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Clemson punts the ball on their third possession after only getting three yards on the drive.

Tied game

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Iowa State ran a 78 yard drive that led to three points. The drive was highlighted by a 39 yard catch by Xavier Hutchinson.

Tigers lead by three after one quarter

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Passing game held in check

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Clemson was unable to move the ball in their second drive. Uiagalelei completed a few short passes, but he couldn't throw the ball for more than ten air yards for a completion.

Tigers on the board

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

After a drive that lasted just over eight minutes, B.T. Potter kicked a field goal to give Clemson the 3-0 lead.

Gametime!

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Clemson gets the ball to start the game.

Clemson takes the field

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

The Tigers take the field after running out of the Cheez-It Bowl helmet. Side note, the Cheez-It Bowl mascot propelled to the field from the top of the stadium.

Tiger Band is on the field

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Tiger Band just performed before the game. Their performance was highlighted by creating the Tiger Paw on the field. The Clemson fans are ready for the game!

Clemson is warming up in Orlando

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Clemson football is warming up before the Cheez-It Bowl. DJ Uiagalelei looks sharp throwing the ball.

Clemson forward Naz Bohannon (33) looks up the court against Presbyterian on Nov. 9, 2021.

Preview: Clemson at Virginia

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 21, 2021

On Wednesday, Dec. 22, Clemson men's basketball will travel to Charlottesville, Va. to play the Virginia Cavaliers (7-4, 1-0) at 7:00 p.m. EST. This will be the Tigers' first of 19 straight ACC basketball...

Clemson quarterback Taisun Phommachanh (7) scampers into the end zone vs. UConn in Memorial Stadium.

An update on Clemson players in the portal

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 21, 2021

College football has become accustomed to players entering the transfer portal. According to SportSource Analytics, over 2,000 players have entered the transfer portal this season, including...

Clemson football commits Collin Sadler (left) and Joshua Sapp (right) at Greenville High School's signing day.

[Photo] Dreams to reality: playing Clemson football with your high school teammate

December 17, 2021

Clemson football commits Collin Sadler (left) and Joshua Sapp (right) at Greenville High School's signing day.

Clemson football commits Collin Sadler (left) and Joshua Sapp (right) at Greenville High School's signing day.

Dreams to reality: playing Clemson football with your high school teammate

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 17, 2021

Playing college football at any level is a dream come true. Being able to play division one, power five football with your high school teammate is a dream that most could not fathom.   For this...

Clemson football commits Collin Sadler (left) and Joshua Sapp (right) at Greenville High School's signing day.

Clemson football commits Collin Sadler (left) and Joshua Sapp (right) at Greenville High School's signing day.

Clemson football players wave Gatorade towels to Darude's "Sandstorm" prior to the fourth quarter of their Nov. 27, 2021 matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C.

Former five-star Clemson commit chooses Georgia

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 14, 2021

Former Clemson football commit Daylen Everette announced today that he is committing to the University of Georgia.  Everette is ranked as the 26th best player and third-best cornerback in the class...

Wide receiver Ajou Ajou (11) catches the white team's first touchdown after separating from cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) during the second half of the 2021 Clemson Orange-White Spring Game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.

Clemson wide receiver enters transfer portal

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 11, 2021

Sophomore wide receiver Ajou Ajou has officially entered the transfer portal, according to Chris Hummer of 247Sports.  The second-year wide receiver is a former three-star...

Clemson forward Hunter Tyson (5) raises up for a shot against Presbyterian. 

Clemson looks to get back on track after losing four of their past five games

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 10, 2021

On Dec. 11, the Clemson men’s basketball team will travel to Atlanta, Ga. to play Drake University for Holiday Hoopsgiving. After losing four of their past five games, the Tigers look to get...

Clemson commit Cade Klubnik is a finalist for the 2021-2022 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year award.

Clemson commit named Gatorade Texas Player of the Year

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 7, 2021

The Gatorade Player of the Year Award is one of the most prestigious high school awards given out and is awarded to “the nation’s most elite high school student-athletes for their athletic...

Kobe Pace (20) has helped jumpstart the Clemson offense into one of the best rushing teams in college football.

Analysis: Clemson’s postseason bowl prediction

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor December 5, 2021

With the regular season coming to an end for the Clemson Tigers, it is time to switch their focus to bowl season as they are set to miss the College Football Playoffs for the first time in six years. Clemson...

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

Clemson defeats No. 10 Wake Forest in convincing fashion

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor November 20, 2021

On Nov. 20, Clemson football hosted No. 10 Wake Forest for senior day as players like James Skalski and B.T. Potter played their final game in Death Valley. The Tigers gave their seniors a great victory...

Clemson women's basketball team huddles up before a game in 2017.

Clemson wins its first game in convincing fashion

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor November 11, 2021

Clemson women’s basketball started their season off with a bang after defeating USC Upstate 64-47 at Littlejohn Coliseum on Wednesday night. Despite the game being close at the start, Clemson...

Head Coach Dabo Swinney wears his mask while watching players complete a drill during fall camp.

Clemson vs. Georgia position battles

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor September 2, 2021

On Sept. 4, the highly anticipated matchup between Clemson and Georgia is going to kickoff. Each team has its eyes set on winning the College Football National Championship, and this is an important...

D.J. Uiagalelei (5) throws under pressure during the second half of the Clemson Orange-White Spring Game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.

Clemson star QB DJ Uiagalelei inks a deal with Dr. Pepper

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor August 12, 2021

When the NIL rule went into effect on July 1, 2021, no one knew what to expect. Were college athletes going to sign with big time companies, get multimillion dollar endorsements, be a local sponsor, or...

Justyn Ross (8) takes off against Texas A&M in Memorial Stadium

Clemson football 2021-2022 predictions

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor August 9, 2021

Clemson Football lost many key contributors to the NFL Draft and the transfer portal this past offseason, including Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne. Although these losses would hurt almost any college...

Travis Etienne (9) breaking a tackle against Florida State in Memorial Stadium

A breakdown of Clemson’s five NFL draft prospects

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor April 26, 2021

Although Clemson is set to retain many of its starters from this past season, the Tigers will lose five offensive weapons to the NFL Draft. Clemson will lose quarterback Trevor Lawrence,...

Wide receiver Ajou Ajou (11) catches the white team's first touchdown after separating from cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) during the second half of the 2021 Clemson Orange-White Spring Game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.

Clemson football’s spring game recap

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor April 7, 2021

Do you smell what I smell, football fans? Of course you do! It is the smell of Clemson football almost returning. On April 3, 2021, Clemson football had its inaugural spring football game, and the D.J....

Pregame huddle before SC State game.

Highs and lows: A look at this year’s men’s basketball season

Matson Montilla, Asst. Sports Editor April 7, 2021

Although the Clemson men’s basketball team’s season did not end the way many expected, there were still a lot of great moments from it, whether it was Nick Honor hitting a buzzer-beater three...

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