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Clemson running back Phil Mafah scored four touchdowns against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 29, 2023.

Mafah, Clemson defeat Kentucky to win Gator Bowl in late-game thriller

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor December 29, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trailing by 11 points entering the fourth quarter, it looked like Clemson was about to lose to Kentucky in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Friday. That was until the Tigers stormed back,...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik throws a pass against Kentucky in the first half of the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on Friday, Dec. 29.

Halftime musings: Clemson trails Kentucky in Gator Bowl

Grace O'Donnell, Justin Robertson, and Kelly Kaelblein December 29, 2023

The No. 22 Clemson Tigers currently trail the Kentucky Wildcats 14-10 at halftime. Live from EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, here are our key takeaways from the first two quarters: Offense —...

Clemson center Will Putnam (56) has played South Carolina three times in his career since he arrived at Clemson in 2019.

Clemson’s players eager to ‘set the record straight’ in Palmetto Bowl

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor November 23, 2023

Clemson players and coaches have always preached the idea of the next upcoming game being the most important, but this week is a little different. Before falling to the Gamecocks 31-30 last November,...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik completed 21 passes for 219 yards against the Tar Heels.

Gallery: Clemson defeats No. 20 North Carolina

Ashleigh Snyder, Photo Editor November 19, 2023

Clemson (7-4) defeated North Carolina (8-3) 31-20 in the Tigers' last home game of the 2023 season. Here are some of The Tiger's best photos from the game:  

Clemson is now bowl-eligible after Saturday's 42-21 win against Georgia  Tech.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson handles Georgia Tech with ease

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter November 13, 2023

Clemson defeated Georgia Tech by a score of 42-21 at home on Saturday, pushing the Tigers to 6-4 on the season. Below are some key takeaways from the game: Paws up: Defense smothers Yellow Jackets Until...

Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) runs for a 32-yard touchdown in the second quarter of the Tigers' game against Georgia Tech in Memorial Stadium on Nov. 11, 2023.

Clemson dominates Georgia Tech at home, becomes bowl-eligible

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter November 12, 2023

Clemson (6-4, 3-4 ACC) defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 42-21 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday to become bowl-eligible.  Georgia Tech got on the board first, as quarterback Haynes King took...

Running back Phil Mafah had a career day on Saturday, rushing for 186 yards and two touchdowns.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson upsets Notre Dame

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor November 6, 2023

The Clemson Tigers upset Notre Dame by a score of 31-23 last Saturday. Here are a few key takeaways from the game: Paws up: Phil Mafah Filling in for Will Shipley, who was in concussion protocol,...

Clemson running back Phil Mafah scored a 41-yard touchdown in the first quarter on Saturday to give the Tigers a 7-3 lead over Notre Dame.

Halftime musings: Clemson up big vs. Notre Dame

Griffin Barfield and Justin Robertson November 4, 2023

Clemson leads Notre Dame 24-9 at halftime. Here are a few notes and takeaways from the first two quarters: Offense/Special Teams — Phil Mafah is making the most of his time as the RB1; he ran in...

Klubnik, picturing signaling against Charleston Southern, has found himself in a leadership position now that he is the team's starting quarterback, and believes the losses have strengthened him.

Klubnik says losing will never become numb to him

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor November 3, 2023

With just four games left in the season, the Clemson Tigers’ record has been far different from the preseason hype that surrounded the team in August, a lack of success that is unfamiliar to sophomore...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik completed 33 of 50 pass attempts for 263 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions in the Tigers' 24-17 loss to NC State on Saturday

Paws up, paws down: Clemson falls to NC State

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor October 30, 2023

Clemson fell to NC State by a score of 24-17 at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday. Here are a few takeaways from the game: Paws down: Turnovers Once again, the Tigers found themselves plagued by...

With Saturday's loss to NC State, Clemson lost back-to-back games for the first time since 2011.

Clemson’s comeback comes up short as Tigers fall to Wolfpack

Luke Beard, Senior Reporter October 29, 2023

Despite being favorites on the road, the Clemson Tigers fell to NC State by a score of 24-17 on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. Clemson entered Saturday’s game looking to get back to its winning...

Clemson lost a third ACC game on Saturday when it fell to Miami in double overtime.

Meltdown in Miami: Tigers collapse and fall to Hurricanes in overtime

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor October 22, 2023

Despite entering the fourth quarter with a 10-point lead and momentum in hand, Clemson ultimately fell to Miami in double overtime on Saturday night. After a back-and-forth first half that ended in...

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