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Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik and safety R.J. Mickens are consoled by Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney after the team's loss to Texas in the College Football Playoff first round.

Tigers using Texas loss ‘to learn and grow’ into next season

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor • January 16, 2025

If there is one person who can remain optimistic following a season-ending loss, it’s Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. Following a 38-24 loss to the No. 5 Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers' loss to Texas at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

‘Grateful’: Swinney’s one-word summary of the 2024 season following playoff loss

Grace O'Donnell, Senior Reporter • December 22, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas — The No. 12-seeded Clemson Tigers fell to the No. 5 Texas Longhorns by a score of 38-24 on Saturday afternoon. Head coach Dabo Swinney returned to the College Football Playoffs for the...

Quarterback Cade Klubnik (right) and wide receiver Antonio Williams (left) celebrate as the come off the field following a touchdown during Clemson's matchup against Texas in the first round of the College Football Playoff in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 21, 2024.

Halftime musings: Longhorns rushing attack puts Texas comfortably ahead

Griffin Barfield and Grace O'Donnell • December 21, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas – It’s halftime at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, and the score stands at 28-10. Read below for an analysis of play so far from The Tiger sports desk: Offense: — Clemson...

The team's wishes came true, becoming playoff bound after being written off by many on a 9-3 season. Coach Dabo Swinney, however, has never lost faith.

‘I don’t know how to be like everyone else’: Swinney leads his Tigers to ninth ACC Championship

Grace O'Donnell, Senior Reporter • December 8, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Another Clemson Championship. For the ninth time in his 16-year tenure at Clemson, Dabo Swinney and company will bring home the conference trophy after defeating the No. 8 Southern...

Bryant Wesco Jr. leads scoring for the Tigers with two touchdowns in the opening half; pictured running into the endzone with teammate Antonio Williams cheering him on in the background.

Halftime musings: Tigers clawing down Mustangs’ playoff hopes

Griffin Barfield and Grace O'Donnell • December 7, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s halftime at the ACC Championship at Bank of America Stadium, and the score stands at 24-7. Below is an analysis of the first 30 minutes from The Tiger sports desk: Offense: —...

Clemson basketball forward Ian Schieffelin was talked about by Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney over, jokingly, joining the program.

The next multi-sport athlete at Clemson: Ian Schieffelin?

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor • October 24, 2024

There have been many two-sport athletes at Clemson over the years: Will Taylor and D.J. Reader in recent memory, and legends like Banks McFadden and Ray Williams from decades past. Recently, talks have...

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...

2 Right Turns, one of Clemson's multiple podcasts, available to listen and watch through Clemson+.

A look at Clemson Athletics’ podcast creations

Emersyn Koke, Senior Staff • October 6, 2024

The Clemson athletic department has become renowned in recent years for its strong social media presence, producing seemingly endless content for fans to enjoy. In light of the public's growing inclination...

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...

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...

Swinney remains adamant in his faith in quarterback Cade Klubnik, accepting 100% of the blame for Saturday's loss.

‘I take ownership of that’: Swinney takes blame for Georgia loss

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor • September 5, 2024

Following the Tigers’ 31-point loss to Georgia on Saturday afternoon, all eyes were on Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. Whether it was in regards to his stance on the transfer portal or the personnel...

Tight end Jake Briningstool makes a one handed catch over a Georgia defender during Clemson's season opener against Georgia on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Gallery: Clemson falls to Georgia in opener

Toby Corriston, Ashleigh Snyder, and Thomas Gilbert • September 3, 2024

The Clemson football team lost to Georgia 34-3 in their season opener last Saturday, Aug. 31. Here are some of The Tiger’s best photos from the game:

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