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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney walks around the field during practice on Aug. 10, 2023.

Swinney dishes on ‘Best Is The Standard’ slogan

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor October 5, 2023

Since he became Clemson’s head coach in 2008, Dabo Swinney has strived to ensure his players put forth their best efforts every day — a message encapsulated in his “Best Is The Standard” slogan. But...

Running back Will Shipley’s undeterred confidence and unmatched energy have led the offense this year; pictured after scoring over Florida State in September.

Swinney, Tigers to take on Demon Deacons

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor October 5, 2023

The Clemson Tigers will look to record their second in-conference win of the season this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. when they welcome the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1, 0-1 ACC) to Death Valley. Historically,...

Beaux Collins (80), Tyler Brown (6) and Will Shipley (1) each recorded a touchdown against Syracuse this weekend. Pictured celebrating after a successful drive against Florida State.

Clemson defense proves to be too much for Syracuse

Thomas Romano, Assistant Sports Editor October 1, 2023

The Clemson Tigers took down the previously undefeated Syracuse Orange (4-1, 0-1 ACC) 31-14 at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday. The Tigers’ (3-2, 1-2 ACC) defense led the way in their first conference...

Klubnik completed 25 of 38 pass attempts for 283 yards and one touchdown against Florida State on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Klubnik says early losses ‘might be the best thing that could ever happen for us’

Thomas Romano, Asst. Sports Editor September 27, 2023

A 2-2 start is not how Clemson envisioned its season unfolding. Following an overtime loss to Florida State on Saturday, the Tigers now sit tied for last in the ACC as they are 0-2 against in-conference...

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks to a referee during a dispute over a call made in the second half against Florida State.

Swinney on FSU game: ‘As tough a loss as I have ever been a part of’

Luke Beard, Senior Reporter September 24, 2023

Following the Tigers’ 31-24 loss to the Florida State Seminoles, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney addressed the media with a disappointed face. “That, honestly, is probably as tough a loss as I have...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) celebrates with running back Will Shipley (1) after Shipley scored a touchdown against Florida State in Memorial Stadium on Sept. 23, 2023.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson loses heartbreaker to FSU

Luke Beard, Senior Reporter September 24, 2023

The Clemson Tigers fell to No. 4 Florida State in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday, losing 31-24 in overtime. Here are the ups and downs of the game: Paws down: Late-game mishaps Clemson had all...

Running back Will Shipley (1) put 14 points on the board against Florida State on Saturday with one rushing and one receiving touchdown. Pictured with freshman receiver Tyler Brown (6), who led the team with five receptions for 81 yards.

Clemson falls to No. 4 Florida State in overtime thriller

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor September 23, 2023

Clemson fell to No. 4 Florida State 31-24 in overtime at Memorial Stadium on Saturday as the team took on their first ranked opponent of the season. Two crucial mistakes by the Tigers set the Seminoles...

Clemson will host No. 4 Florida State in Memorial Stadium at noon on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Behind enemy bylines: Clemson vs. Florida State

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor September 22, 2023

Ahead of Clemson football’s game against No. 4 Florida State on Saturday, The Tiger’s Associate Editor, Justin Robertson, spoke with Jackson Bakich, Sports Editor of FS View, Florida State’s student...

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,...

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...

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