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The orange britches that the Clemson football team wear go back to former head coach Danny Ford in 1980, who tried using them as motivation for the team.

The birth of the orange britches

Eli Kernaghan, Contributor November 25, 2024

When the Tigers make their way into Death Valley on Nov. 30, they will be sporting their famous “orange britches,” indicating a championship is at stake. These prized and beloved uniform items aren't...

Clemson-Carolina rivalry week starts strong with the Tigers defeating the Gamecocks in the 40th annual Blood Bowl.

Tigers defeat Gamecocks for the 6th year in 40th annual Blood Bowl

Kat Pugh, News Editor November 25, 2024

Clemson has been declared champion against South Carolina in the 40th annual Blood Bowl, a blood donation competition in honor of rivalry week leading up to the Clemson-South Carolina football game. South...

The Clemson Tigers will face the South Carolina Gamecocks in the annual Palmetto Bowl rivalry game at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 30.

Tigers, Gamecocks prepare for high-stakes Palmetto Bowl

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor November 25, 2024

The Palmetto Bowl between Clemson and South Carolina comes and goes each year, but this year might be different. The No. 12 Tigers (9-2, 7-1 ACC) are in quite an exciting scenario — the team is on...

Letter from 2 rival editors: The Daily Gamecock, The Tiger produce 1st rivalry collaboration

Letter from 2 rival editors: The Daily Gamecock, The Tiger produce 1st rivalry collaboration

Griffin Barfield and Griffin Goodwyn November 25, 2024

As out-of-state students, the South Carolina-Clemson rivalry was a foreign concept to us for most of our lives. We each had our own respective college sports rivalries to worry about, whether that be...

The squad always sings the alma mater after a match, no matter the results.

Clemson volleyball swept by South Carolina in rivalry match

Drew Landon and Riley Morgan September 23, 2024

The Clemson Tigers suffered a hard-fought loss against their rival, the South Carolina Gamecocks, on Friday, falling in straight sets at a packed Jervey Gym. In a match marked by close rallies and high...

Project 6K: Clemson United is looking to fill the stands of Historic Riggs ahead of their matchup against now-conference rival Stanford.

Clemson United earns top ranking with early successes

Jose Zarraluqui, Senior Reporter September 5, 2024

In the season's second United Soccer Coaches poll, the Clemson United Tigers were voted the No. 2 team in the nation. The Tigers fell from the No. 1 spot after a draw against South Carolina, now finding...

Clemson and Georgia faced off again this past Saturday in Atlanta.

Rivalry for the ages: Clemson vs. Georgia runs deeper than kickoff

Weston Grant, Senior Reporter September 5, 2024

Week 1 of college football has come and gone, and with it, so have any questions about Clemson’s supposedly revamped offense. Both teams entered Mercedes-Benz Stadium ranked in the top 15 in the nation,...

Sarah Pepe, senior reporter for The Tiger, asked students from both sides for their thoughts on this weekend's rivalry game.

All bark, no bite: Clemson, UGA students give their thoughts on upcoming rivalry

Sarah Pepe, Senior Reporter August 30, 2024

The No. 14 Clemson Tigers are set to face the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs for the first time in three years at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta this Saturday at noon. Sarah Pepe, senior reporter for The...

Person holds a wing from a recently sacrificed gamecock.

Let’s sacrifice gamecocks before sporting events

Kecp Eilatan, Communist April 1, 2024

We need to stop giving credit to the glorified chicken that is the University of South Carolina’s Gamecock mascot, namely the second-best USC in the country. Since we consistently embarrass our rivals...

The Tigers lost their 2023 season opener on Aug. 24 against UCF. They will look for their first win of the season when they face the Gamecocks on Friday, Sept. 1.

Noonan, Tigers look for first win of the season against Gamecocks

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor September 1, 2023

The Clemson men’s soccer team (0-1-1) will host the South Carolina Gamecocks at Historic Riggs Field on Friday night in what is set to be another classic rivalry game. Clemson’s domination over...

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