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Head coach Dabo Swinney smiles and talks with ESPN after winning the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 29, 2023.

Will Dabo Swinney leave Clemson for Alabama?

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor January 11, 2024

Editor's note: Following the publishing of this story, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he is staying in Oregon and not leaving to take the Alabama head...

The Tigers have faced many trials this season but still managed to pull off their 13th consecutive nine-win season — the only other DI program to do so being Alabama.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson’s 2023 season

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor January 10, 2024

Clemson finished its 2023 season on Dec. 29, defeating Kentucky in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl to finish the year 9-4. Here are the biggest takeaways from the Tigers’ 2023 campaign: Paws down: Costly...

Mid-year enrollees Nolan Hauser (81) and Sammy Brown (47) talk on the field ahead of the Gator Bowl on Dec. 29, 2023.

Clemson mid-year enrollees to watch

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor January 10, 2024

It is evident that head coach Dabo Swinney made it a priority to replenish depleted positional groups in the 2024 recruiting cycle, and his efforts paid off as he earned the No. 15 slot in ESPN’s class...

Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter, defensive tackle Tyler Davis and safety Jalyn Phillips pose with the Gator Bowl trophy after defeating Kentucky 38-35 in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 29, 2023.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson outlasts Kentucky in Gator Bowl

Grace O'Donnell and Kelly Kaelblein December 30, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The 77th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl ended in a 38-35 victory for the No. 22 Clemson Tigers against the Kentucky Wildcats. Below are a few of our thoughts on the roller coaster of...

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 —...

Former Clemson defensive end K.J. Henry has had early success in his rookie season with the Washington Commanders, especially in recent weeks.

Tigers in the NFL: Weeks 15 & 16

Samuel Walters, Senior Reporter December 29, 2023

With the NFL season in the homestretch, former Tigers have been making their mark as postseason play looms. Let’s take a look at a few standout alumni below: Tee Higgins, Wide Receiver — Cincinnati...

Clemson last played in the Gator Bowl to end the 2008-2009 season.

Clemson to play Kentucky in Gator Bowl

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor December 4, 2023

In a day of chaos and controversy in the college football world on Sunday, Clemson and Kentucky were selected to play in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 29. After finishing...

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney announced on Thursday that the Tigers will not return two assistant coaches next season.

Swinney parts ways with 2 assistant coaches

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor December 1, 2023

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney made two significant staff changes on Thursday, as both offensive line coach Thomas Austin and defensive ends coach Lemanski Hall will not return to the Tigers' coaching...

Cornerback Nate Wiggins is officially leaving Clemson after three years to declare for the NFL Draft. Pictured in the 2022 ACC Championship as he returned the ball for a 98-yard pick six, the longest in ACC Championship history.

Wiggins declares for NFL draft

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor November 30, 2023

Cornerback Nate Wiggins is officially leaving Clemson early to declare for the 2024 NFL draft, he told ESPN on Wednesday. Wiggins will also not be playing in Clemson’s bowl game, sitting out alongside...

Greenville, South Carolina, native Tyler Brown has been a Clemson fan his entire life and has been dreaming of beating rival South Carolina since his Pee Wee days.

‘You dream of moments like this’: Brown on win over South Carolina

Thomas Romano, Senior Reporter November 30, 2023

As a South Carolina native, Clemson wide receiver Tyler Brown knew exactly what was at stake when he and the Tigers took the field against the South Carolina Gamecocks this past Saturday. “Growing...

Following its four-game win streak to close out the season, Clemson’s bowl game selection has improved considerably.

Let’s go bowling: Predicting Clemson’s possible bowl gamed destination

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor November 30, 2023

Although the Tigers may not be a contender for a New Year’s Six bowl game after narrowly sneaking into the rankings for the last week of the regular season, their bowl game selection is looking much-improved...

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