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When looking at the hard numbers comparing last season and the current one, Klubnik's progress is undeniable.

Halfway there, no longer living on a prayer: Clemson football midway through the season

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor October 24, 2024

The No. 9 Clemson Tigers are on a hot streak, and with Texas-born quarterback Cade Klubnik under center, they have no plans of cooling down. Heading into Week 9 last year, the Tigers had all four of the...

Against Virginia, offensive coordinator Garrett Riley incorporated the spread offense concept by creating favorable matchups in open space. Pictured is receiver Antonio Williams (0) blocking for Troy Stellato to run through.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson routes Virginia in Tony Elliot’s homecoming

Jose Zarraluqui, Senior Reporter October 22, 2024

On Saturday afternoon, the then-No. 10 Clemson Tigers took down the Virginia Cavaliers, 48-31. After falling behind 10-3 in the opening quarter, the Tigers found their rhythm and scored 35 unanswered points....

Swinney recalls offering Virginia head coach Tony Elliot an assistant coaching position years ago, saying “That was honestly one of the coolest moments I’ve had as a coach was being able to sit at the kitchen counter, me and Kath and Tony and Tamika. And he had no idea that I was going to offer him a job.”

Swinney and Elliott: From coach to colleague to rival

Jose Zarraluqui, Senior Reporter October 19, 2024

The Clemson Tigers (5-1, 4-0 ACC) return to Death Valley today with a matchup against the Virginia Cavaliers (4-2, 2-1 ACC). The Tigers look to continue their success after a dominating 49-14 win over...

Cade Klubnik sits under center with Phil Mafah lined up outside against the Florida State Seminoles on Oct. 5.

First down frenzy: No. 15 Clemson exhausts Florida State

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor October 5, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The No. 15 Clemson Tigers disposed of the Florida State Seminoles by a convincing score of 29-13 to continue their undefeated ACC campaign. This victory now makes it a decade since...

Double coverage? No problem: Antonio Williams caught the pass from Klubnik, knocked No. 12 into No. 23, and ran into the end zone for the second-longest touchdown reception of his career. His longest was two years ago in Doak Campbell, a 59-yarder from DJ Uiagalelei.

Halftime musings: No. 15 Clemson continues to dominate on both sides of the ball against Florida State

Grace O’Donnell and Griffin Barfield October 5, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — At halftime, the No. 15 Clemson Tigers lead the Florida State Seminoles 23 - 7. Below is an analysis of play so far, with a fresh 30 minutes on the clock ahead: Offense: – Clemson...

Klubnik rushes into the end zone to open scoring in the Tigers' matchup against Stanford on Sept. 28.

From ‘bench him!’ to Heisman: Klubnik’s banner year

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor October 3, 2024

After Clemson’s opening loss to Georgia, there was a sense of impatience and uncertainty for the man behind center. Time seemed to be running out for junior quarterback Cade Klubnik, who finished...

Following Dabo Swinney’s record-setting 173rd ACC victory, The Tiger sat down with Clemson students to hear their thoughts about how the game went.

Clemson students react to Stanford success

Sarah Pepe, Senior Reporter October 3, 2024

On Saturday, No. 15 Clemson defeated Stanford 40-14 in Death Valley. This marked the first time these two teams have met since the 1986 Gator Bowl. Following Dabo Swinney’s record-setting 173rd ACC...

The Clemson defense forced three interceptions and a plethora of defensive stops to help the Tigers to a 40-14 win over the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday night.

Turnovers grant Clemson decisive win over Stanford

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor September 29, 2024

The Clemson Tigers continued their stretch of winning performances on Saturday night, defeating the Stanford Cardinal 40-14 at Memorial Stadium.  With the win, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has now...

Dabo hypes the team up as they prepare for the most exciting 25 seconds in college football — running down the hill.

Clemson routs NC State, wins 800th game in program history

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor September 22, 2024

It’s tough to replicate a performance such as the one the Clemson Tigers had against Appalachian State two weeks ago. On Saturday afternoon, the Tigers proved everyone wrong again, defeating the NC State...

Starting off the Clemson vs NC State game strong, Cade Klubnik travels 55 yards into the endzone to score a first touchdown for the Tigers.

Halftime musings: Clemson rips into the Wolfpack

Griffin Barfield and Emersyn Koke September 21, 2024

The No. 21 Clemson Tigers are up 45-7 through the first half against the NC State Wolfpack at Memorial Stadium. Here are some early takeaways from the contest so far: Offense: — Just 91 seconds into...

Cade Klubnik (2) hands the ball off to Troy Stellato (10) during Clemson's game against Appalachian State on Sept. 7.

Opinion: Tigers don’t change their stripes and neither should you

Kelly Kaelblein, Asst. Sports Editor September 19, 2024

Two weeks ago, the No. 21 Clemson Tigers dominated Appalachian State, 66-20, at home. The team set multiple scoring records, and quarterback Cade Klubnik put on the performance of a lifetime with seven...

Cade Klubnik, under center, remains poised as his offensive line keeps pressure off of him while he selects a target to connect with downfield.

Paws up, paws down: Tigers level the Mountaineers

Sarah Pepe, Senior Reporter September 10, 2024

The Clemson Tigers defeated Appalachian State in their first home game of the season by a score of 66-20. These are the ups and downs of the game: Paws up: Offensive surge Clemson's offense came...

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