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Brett Porter

Brett Porter, Sports Editor

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Brett Porter, a senior English major, serves as The Tiger's sports editor for the fall 2026 semester.

A letter from your Sports Editor

Brett Porter, Sports Editor May 21, 2026

Welcome to Clemson! My name is Brett Porter, and I serve as the sports editor of The Tiger. This year, I will begin my senior year at Clemson University. Take it from me, it goes by too fast. Just the...

Freshman Teagan Scott is making a name for herself as one of the best defenders in the NCAA.

March Athlete of the Month: Teagan Scott

Brett Porter, Sports Editor April 9, 2026

Few other universities in the country have the same athletic prestige as Clemson University, recognized nationwide for its bright orange color and renowned Tiger Paw logo. As part of a new series with...

Clemson receiver T.J. Moore has been voted the Best Male Athlete by the Clemson community.

Best Male Athlete: T.J. Moore

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor March 5, 2026

There are three certainties in life: death, taxes and Clemson’s No. 1 always being open. On Saturdays in the fall, T.J. Moore’s name almost grew repetitive in the monotone voice of the PA announcer....

Men's basketball has high hopes going into this year's March Madness.

Porter: Men’s basketball bracketology

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor February 23, 2026

In college basketball, the melting of frost and blooming of flowers means a whole lot more than just spring being around the corner: March Madness is sneaking up. And Clemson basketball will look to go...

Quarterback Christopher Vizzina looks to lead the Tigers in 2026.

Klubnik’s gone. Who’s next?

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor February 12, 2026

It’s not easy being a quarterback. Some call it the most important position in sports — and to be fair, it’s tough to find a position more vital to an entire team winning or losing. So, whose responsibility...

A group of 10 chickens or fewer would be a tiger’s version of a box combo from Raising Cane's.

Tigers vs. Gamecocks: A battle of the animals

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor November 24, 2025

Everyone knows that a tiger would absolutely maul a gamecock, no question. But surely a million chickens with some basic scheme could take down a full-grown tiger. So, what’s the number? What is the...

Head coach Dabo Swinney walks out to face Texas last year in the first round of the first-ever, 12-team College Football Playoff.

Is it time to move on from Dabo?

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor November 6, 2025

It was fun while it lasted, right? Clemson went from a bottom-tier program to a powerhouse, winning two national championships in three years and being virtually unbeatable at home. Most of the credit...

Quarterback Cade Klubnik played his best game of the season against North Carolina.

The duality of Cade Klubnik’s performances

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor October 9, 2025

Which Cade will we see today? Throughout Cade Klubnik’s career, this question has consistently loomed over the senior signal caller — a representation of his unpredictable play. The two-faced quarterback...

Football head coach Dabo Swinney coaches his team in the opening game against LSU, the first of the 2025 season to sell alcohol.

Alcohol sales make waves in Death Valley

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor September 11, 2025

Beer and football: it’s a tradition as old as time. Up until this season, alcohol sales were prohibited at all Clemson home games — including football. Clemson recently joined Nebraska and Notre...

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney hopes to best Brian Kelly as Clemson takes on LSU on Aug. 30.

Swinney and Kelly: Legacies on the sidelines

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor August 25, 2025

40 years. Dabo Swinney and Brian Kelly bring nearly half a century of combined experience to the sidelines on Aug. 30 as Clemson takes on LSU in Death Valley (the real one). In those years, both coaches...

Head coach Dabo Swinney is one of the most recognizable faces in Clemson athletics.

Clemson coaches, athletes to know

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor June 3, 2025

The reach of Clemson athletics goes far and wide, with many recognizing the Tigers' iconic logo and colors. As a Clemson student, there are a few must-know names that represent the orange and purple in...

Clemson infielder Tristan McCladdie takes an at-bat in the Tigers' win over Presbyterian on March 26.

Tigers maul Golden Bears in weekend sweep

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor April 8, 2025

California had dreams of knocking off the No. 4 Tigers, but the Golden Bears had no idea what the weekend held, as Clemson turned that dream into a nightmare with a series sweep over the weekend. Dominic...

Clemson Blood Bowl cochairs Lindsey Schmidt and Caroline Graybeal pose proudly with the Blood Bowl trophy, one of Alpha Phi Omega's service programs.

Best Service Organization: Alpha Phi Omega

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter March 6, 2025

Lines form down the street, waiting outside the big red truck to donate blood. It’s a ritual as ingrained into rivalry week as the game itself: the Blood Bowl. But as popular as this event is, have you...

The Clemson men's basketball team hopes to win its eighth game out of nine total in ACC play on Wednesday, where the Tigers will face the Syracuse Orange at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Clemson set to take on Syracuse in ACC matchup

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter January 22, 2025

Past the halfway mark of the season, Clemson stands No. 2 in the ACC as the team invites Syracuse to Littlejohn Coliseum on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in a conference showdown. Clemson (15-4, 7-1 ACC) comes...

Head coach Brad Brownell, pictured on the sidelines of the first round of the NCAA Tournament, has been making moves in the transfer portal recently to supplement his depleted frontcourt.

Tigers land Viktor Lakhin from transfer portal

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter April 22, 2024

In an effort to secure depth in their frontcourt, the Clemson men’s basketball team recently landed graduate transfer Viktor Lakhin, a center from Cincinnati. If PJ Hall leaves for the draft, Lakhin...

Designated hitter Tristan Bisetta (27), pictured against UNCG on March 9,  stepped up big in game two of the ACC weekend series in Durham, as his sixth-inning grand slam helped the Tigers withstand a five-run seventh inning from Duke and tie the series at one game apiece.

Tigers top Duke in 3-game road series

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter March 17, 2024

The No. 8 Clemson Tigers proved themselves as a team with championship aspirations, winning a three-game road series against the No. 3 Blue Devils this weekend. Through six innings in game two, Duke...

Todaro Pizza, located next to Study Hall, has been serving students into the early hours of the morning for two decades now.

Best Pizza and Drunk Food: Todaro Pizza

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter March 7, 2024

Downtown Clemson offers many locations to welcome the throngs of college students on weekend nights: Study Hall, Loose Change, Tiger Town Tavern and Todaro Pizza, to name a few. Unlike the other establishments...

Clemson forward Ian Schieffelin celebrates as he dunks the ball after a no-look pass from teammate Josh Beadle set him up for the score.

Tigers look to take down Seminoles at home

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter February 24, 2024

In the 85th matchup between the two schools, Florida State will look for revenge against the Clemson men’s basketball team as the Seminoles head into Littlejohn Coliseum in one of both teams’ final...

Clemson guard Chase Hunter is coming off his best game of the 2023-2024 season, scoring 20 points against Miami on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Clemson looks to ride momentum against Wolfpack

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter February 17, 2024

With less than a month to go in the regular season, Clemson hosts NC State in an ACC matchup at Littlejohn Coliseum on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. Clemson comes into the matchup looking to continue its three-game...

Clemson's leading scorer PJ Hall sends a shot past an outstretched defender in the Tigers 72-67 win over South Carolina last month.

No. 16 Clemson set to take on top-10 UNC team

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter January 6, 2024

The No. 16 Tigers will look to earn their second conference victory against the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels today at noon in Littlejohn Coliseum. With the calendars flipping, March and its ensuing madness...

The Clemson Tigers are off to a 3-0 start to the 2023-2024 season thanks to players (left to right) Joseph Girard III, Ian Schieffelin,  PJ Hall, Chauncey Wiggins and Chase Hunter.

Clemson basketball narrowly escapes Davidson

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter November 13, 2023

Overcoming an 18-point deficit, the Clemson men’s basketball team defeated the Davidson Wildcats 68-65 in the final game of the Asheville Championship on Sunday, improving to 3-0 on the season. Although...

Former Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins led the Tigers to the College Football Playoffs for all four years of his tenure, made three appearances in the National Championship and helped win two of them. Pictured after posting four tackles and one sack against Alabama in the Tigers' 44-16 victory for the 2018 national title.

Tigers in the NFL: Weeks 5 and 6

Brett Porter, Contributor October 18, 2023

Former Clemson Tigers have been dominating the NFL in recent weeks. Below are a few updates on some Clemson football alumni who have been in the headlines at the next level: Travis Etienne Jr., Running...

Justyn Ross (8) and Tee Higgins (5) in the 2019 College Football Playoff.

Tigers in the NFL: Preseason

Brett Porter, Contributor September 8, 2023

The 2023 NFL season is here, and many Clemson alumni are gearing up to hit the field. Here’s a look at the highs and lows these players are facing. Paws up: Justyn Ross makes the Chiefs’ final cuts Justyn...

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