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Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) is taken down by Boston College's Mike Palmer (18) in a matchup against Boston College on Oct. 26, 2019 at Memorial Stadium.

Tigers in the NFL: Weeks 1 and 2

Luke Beard, Senior Reporter • September 21, 2023

The 2023 NFL season has begun, and Clemson was represented by many of its alums. Here are a few of the former Clemson Tigers who appeared in the first few weeks of NFL football. Trevor Lawrence, Quarterback...

Former Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (42) takes on Florida State in 2018. 

The history of Clemson’s rivalry against Florida State

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter • September 21, 2023

When Clemson hosts No. 4 Florida State this weekend, history will be made in this do-or-die matchup for the Tigers. The two ACC teams first played one another on Nov. 7, 1970. Hosted in Tallahassee,...

Saturday's matchup against No. 4 Florida State will be sophomore quarterback Cade Klubnik's biggest test yet this season.

Clemson to take on No. 4 Florida State in high-stakes matchup

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor • September 21, 2023

In a high-profile and high-stakes matchup, Clemson will welcome the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles to Death Valley this Saturday. Florida State is the most formidable opponent the Tigers have faced thus...

Defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin guides his team through drills during Clemson's fall camp on Aug. 10.

Goodwin talks Florida State, why Seminoles are a challenge

Thomas Romano, Asst. Sports Editor • September 21, 2023

It’s no secret that the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles are loaded with offensive talent and experience. Headlined by quarterback Jordan Travis, wide receivers Johnny Wilson and Keon Coleman and tight...

Duke upset Clemson 28-7 on Sept. 4, leading to the Tigers eventually falling outside of the AP Top 25.

Where does the ACC stand following early chaos?

Brett Porter, Contributor • September 21, 2023

Following the chaos of the first three weekends of college football, the ACC standings are beginning to take shape as the powerhouses and dark horses emerge — and the Clemson Tigers are up against a...

Through three games, Robert Gunn III has gone 1 for 4 on field goal attempts and 14 for 15 on extra point attempts.

Clemson making change at kicker amid Gunn’s struggles

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor • September 19, 2023

Clemson is making a change at the starting place kicker position. After another disappointing showing from Robert Gunn III last Saturday, head coach Dabo Swinney picked up the phone on Sunday and called...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik runs the ball vs. Florida Atlantic in Memorial Stadium on Sept. 16, 2023. Klubnik and the Tigers' offense has five turnovers on the 2023 season through three games.

Swinney: Tigers ‘have zero chance’ against FSU if they lose turnover margin

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief • September 19, 2023

If Clemson wants to upset No. 4 Florida State on Saturday, head coach Dabo Swinney knows his team can't put the ball in harm's way.  Clemson moved to 2-1 on the season after a convincing 48-14 win...

Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins recorded a 36-yard pick-six on FAU's first offensive drive of the game. The interception gave the Tigers an early 7-0 lead and marked Wiggins' second career pick-six, the first of which was a 98-yard return against North Carolina in the 2022 ACC Championship game.

Dominant first half lifts Clemson past FAU

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor • September 16, 2023

Propelled by a dominant first half, Clemson defeated Florida Atlantic 48-14 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday night. From the first drive of the game, Clemson (2-1, 0-1 ACC) took control on both sides...

Clemson true freshman wide receiver Tyler Brown (6) recorded his first career touchdown on Saturday, connecting with Cade Klubnik on a 30-yard score.

Halftime musings: Clemson leads FAU 34-0

Blake Mauro and Justin Robertson • September 16, 2023

Clemson leads FAU 34-0 at halftime. Here are some notes and takeaways from the first half: Offense/Special Teams  — Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik looked much more comfortable, collected and confident...

Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins and quarterback Cade Klubnik celebrate after Collins gets into the end zone against Charleston Southern on Sept. 9, 2023.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson blows out Charleston Southern

Luke Beard, Senior Reporter • September 12, 2023

The Clemson Tigers defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in Death Valley by a score of 66-17 on Saturday, Sept. 9. Here are some takeaways from the game: Paws up: Defense Clemson’s defense looked...

Clemson's Tiger Walk has been a tradition for fans to interact with the team ahead of home games since 2008.

Gallery: Tiger Walk ribbon cutting

Toby Corriston and Ashleigh Snyder • September 10, 2023
The Tigers enter Memorial Stadium before their home opener on their newly renovated Tiger Walk which features the names of every team captain in program history.
Clemson tight end Josh Sapp celebrates after scoring his first career touchdown against Charleston Southern on Sept 9, 2023.

Gallery: Clemson blows out Charleston Southern

Ashleigh Snyder, Photo Editor • September 10, 2023

Clemson (1-1) defeated Charleston Southern (1-1) 66-17 in the Tigers' first home game of the 2023 season. Here are some of The Tiger's best photos from the game:

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