Clemson vs. South Carolina - November 30, 2024

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Teams

Gamecocks logo, Gamecocks 9-3, 1ST 0, 2ND 7, 3RD 0, 4TH 10, TOT 17

Tigers logo, Tigers 9-3, 1ST 0, 2ND 7, 3RD 7, 4TH 0, TOT 14

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9:34[1st & 10 @ CLEM 25] L.Sellers scrambles for 25 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

12:07N.Hauser extra point is good.

12:12[2nd & 6 @ SCAR 13] C.Klubnik scrambles for 13 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

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Dabo Addresses Lane Rumor 🗣️Clemson HC says Kiffin had 'nothing to do' with Ole Miss tampering report 🎥

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LSU's Week 1 CFB Cleats 🐯Tigers unveil custom Nike Vaporposite Pro for matchup vs. Clemson

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Clemson DC Tom Allen Praises Ashton Hampton's Growth Entering 2026 SeasonOn Tuesday, Clemson's Tom Allen 'emphatically' praised Ashton Hampton's growth into CB1, crediting his consistency ahead of the Tigers' opener vs. LSU.

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Clemson OC Chad Morris Make Important Playcalling Decision Ahead of 2026 SeasonWhen offensive coordinator Chad Morris was hired during the 2026 offseason, his energy, tempo-style offense and Red Bull would return to the Clemson Tigers. He

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Why Dabo Swinney’s Preseason Game Proposal is Needed in College Football When discussing his decision to name redshirt junior Christopher Vizzina as the starting quarterback, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was candid. “We can’t go a

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Why Christopher Vizzina Wouldn't Change His Journey to Clemson Starting QB JobIn January 2023, Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina was a mid-year enrollee practicing with the team, learning behind new starter Cade Klubnik. Fast forwa

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Clemson Football Recruiting Needs in the Class of 2027: OffenseYour best source for quality Clemson Tigers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Why Clemson's Transfers in the Secondary Have Tom Allen Impressed Entering Week 1 Entering his second season with the Clemson Tigers, defensive coordinator Tom Allen saw the issues in the secondary that his unit gave up at times in 2025. So

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Clemson's season begins with a 'check-every-box' challenge at LSUCLEMSON - Eight months of work will carry Clemson into one of college football's loudest stadiums Saturday night. What happens next, Dabo Swinney said, will provide answers no practice could. Clemson will open its season against No. 11 LSU at 7:49 p.m.

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Vizzina gets Clemson's first start, but QB competition will follow Tigers to LSUCLEMSON - Christopher Vizzina won the right to take Clemson's first snap of the season. What happens after that remains very much unsettled. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced Tuesday that Vizzina will start Saturday night's season opener at No.

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Picks for Every Week 1 Game 🔮Predicting Oregon-Boise St., Notre Dame-Wisconsin, more 📲

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SEC Not Budging on RulePresident of conference's executive committee makes stance clear on NFL players returning to college (ESPN)

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Former South Carolina safety DQ Smith commits to ACC programFormer South Carolina safety DQ Smith committed to an ACC program on Tuesday.

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Dabo Swinney Calls State of College Football 'Embarrassing' Ahead of LSU Season OpenerDabo Swinney breaks down what it's been like preparing for LSU's roster of former NFL players, and doesn't hold back on his frustrations with College Football.

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Dabo Swinney Names Final Piece of Clemson's Starting WR Trio Dabo Swinney finally revealed who Clemson's third starting WR will be alongside T.J. Moore and Bryant Wesco Jr. ahead of the season opener versus LSU.

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LSU HC Lane Kiffin Details Unknowns in Clemson Offense: 'That's Always Scary'Perhaps there’s nobody more in the spotlight for the Clemson Tigers’ first game of the year than the opposing head coach, LSU’s Lane Kiffin. Kiffin took over h

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Dabo Rips Eligibility Rules 😡Clemson HC unhappy NFL players are returning to CFB ahead of LSU matchup 📸

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Live from Clemson: Dabo Swinney previews LSUHappy game week to all who celebrate. Dabo Swinney is set to begin his LSU preview at 11:00 a.m., with Tom Allen set to address the media with the following players: TE Olsen Patt-Henry DE Will Heldt QB Christopher Vizzina Stay tuned for updates.

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Clemson Football Names Starting Quarterback For Week 1Despite keeping the choice a mystery throughout the summer, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney announced his starting quarterback ahead of Week 1, as the Tigers be

Clemson Names Vizzina QB1

Pete Thamel

@PeteThamel

Dabo Swinney has announced Christopher Vizzina as the school's starting quarterback. This has long been the expected outcome for the Tigers.

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Shane Beamer reveals status of Dylan Stewart, Jacarrius Peak ahead of Week 1Shane Beamer addressed the status of two key South Carolina players as the Gamecocks get ready to open the 2026 season.

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Clemson HC Dabo Swinney is Embracing The Underdog Role Heading Into LSUAs the 2026 season inches closer to Week 1, the Clemson Tigers are preparing their trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to face No. 11 LSU. While being expected to

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Inside one Clemson athlete's fight to protect collegiate athleticsElla Brooks sits in Clemson's new athletic recovery center. It's a sunny Friday afternoon, with her view being the glowing blue sky reflecting off the waters of Lake Hartwell. In moments like those, it's hard to imagine this is what being a collegiate athlete brings.

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Clemson's separating factor heading into the seasonWhat separates Clemson from the rest of college football? For years during Dabo Swinney's generational run, the general public saw the NFL talent littered across the rosters.

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Former Clemson Starting QB Makes 53-Man Roster, Praised By Jets Head CoachFor four seasons, Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik was making waves under center for the Tigers. Now, he’s going into the same type of situation in the NFL. Kl

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Paul Finebaum Discredits Clemson QB Christopher Vizzina Once Again Ahead of LSUCollege football’s toughest critic is a difficult question to answer, but most people would have ESPN’s Paul Finebaum towards the top. When it comes to the Clem

Jets Name Cade Klubnik QB2

Adam Schefter

@AdamSchefter

Jets HC Aaron Glenn told reporters that rookie QB Cade Klubnik will be the team’s No. 2 quarterback.

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Staff Predictions For Clemson Football’s 2026 Season The Clemson Tigers have been the mainstay of the ACC since head coach Dabo Swinney took over 18 years ago. However, that could be changing with how the 2026 sea

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Former Clemson Running Back Waived By Dallas CowboysOne of the recent Clemson Tigers who has made waves in the backfield will have an uphill battle to get back into the NFL next season. Second-year running back P

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Collin Sadler's versatility could make him Clemson's answer at right tackleCLEMSON - Collin Sadler has spent much of his Clemson career preparing to be the answer when something goes wrong. Need a left guard? Sadler can play there. Need a left tackle? He has done that, too.

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Former Clemson Offensive Lineman Waived by Minnesota VikingsA former Clemson offensive tackle's rookie season with the Vikings has come to an abrupt end after just seeing nearly 50 snaps in his NFL Preseason finale.

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Former Clemson Running Back Expected to Make Baltimore Ravens 53-Man RosterAfter multiple strong preseason performances, the Baltimore Ravens are expected to keep this fifth-round pick out of Clemson on their 53-man roster.

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Five-star heart: Inside Clemson's top pledge's unique NIL gestureJamarin Simmons is known for his talent. His head coach, Johnathan Holston, wants his five-star talent to be known for his heart.

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ESPN's FPI predicts every game on South Carolina's 2026 scheduleESPN's FPI has given South Carolina fans a taste of what might be coming this fall as the Gamecocks are trying to matter again in 2026.

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ESPN Analyst Greg McElroy Gives Take on Clemson Quarterback Battle With only a week to go until Clemson football kicks off its season with No. 11 LSU, one glaring question remains: Who is head coach Dabo Swinney going to roll o

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In-state running back details evolving recruitment, Clemson's growing interestMichael's Martin's sophomore season was about his arrival. This fall, it is about taking the interest he's acquired and seeing which top contenders stand out. The Christ Church Episcopal running back rushed for a handful of yards, over 1,400 to be more exact, in 2025.

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Christian Bentancur is Looking to Follow in The Footsteps of Previous Clemson TE GreatsClemson football brought back former offensive coordinator Chad Morris to go into his previous role for the 2026 season. One thing is for certain: tight ends wi

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Clemson's most important weapon vs. LSU might not play offense or defenseClemson can practice the snap, the kick and the catch. It cannot recreate the sound that will accompany them in Baton Rouge. That is what makes special teams one of the most important and least discussed parts of Clemson's Sept. 5 opener at LSU. A quarterback can recover from an incompletion.

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Analyst Fades Arch In RankingsTodd McShay explains why he ranks Texas star as 5th best QB in 2027 draft class 🎥

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4-star LB, Clemson legacy, breaks down finalists and potential commitment dateA final two with more overlap than many realize. 2028 four-star linebacker Jay Schell's recruitment is in the home stretch. He's down to Clemson and Oklahoma and will visit both programs before making his official decision.

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Top-Ranked 2028 Offensive Lineman Sets Clemson Game-Day Visit for Miami MatchupThe No. 1 2028 offensive lineman just revealed his game-day visit schedule, and Clemson made the cut. See which game he'll attend and who else is in the mix.

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Judge Puts SEC's New Eligibility Rule on HoldTexas judge pauses rule that bars players from returning from pros (AP)

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Clemson's Quarterback Battle Leaning Towards Candidates Ahead of LSUThe 2026 offseason has brought plenty of storylines for the Clemson Tigers, but one involves the most important position of them all: quarterback. Now, with alm

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CFB's Best Offensive Duos 🤩Dynamic pairings from Oregon, Texas, Michigan and more 📲

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Shane Beamer provides outlook on South Carolina ahead of season opener: 'I really like where we are right now'Shane Beamer is hoping that South Carolina can make a massive improvement from a disappointing 2025 campaign.

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🚨ACC Bans Pro AthletesConference follows lead of Big Ten, SEC and Big 12. Full statement here 📲

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Six words that have defined Clemson's recruiting momentumSix words can change a class. In Clemson's case, six words sparked a fire that has produced a top-15 class in the country. Following a 7-6 season, the Tigers were not anyone's pick to have a summer of dominance on the recruiting trail. One phrase was a pivotal turning point.

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ESPN names South Carolina RB as 'sleeper' breakout candidate in 2026ESPN sees a sleeper of a running back in South Carolina's backfield this fall as the Gamecocks aim to rebound in 2026.

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Why ESPN Believe Clemson DT Andy Burburija is a Breakout Sleeper in 2026The 2026 offseason saw the Clemson Tigers dive into the transfer portal more than usual. As a result, some of the players that not many people are talking about

Clemson QB1 Favorite Emerging

Matt Zenitz

@mzenitz

Christopher Vizzina continues to be the favorite in the Clemson quarterback competition, sources tell @CBSSports. Former Class of 2023 top-80 overall recruit. Threw for 317 yards and three TDs vs. SMU in his one start last year. Clemson opens this season against LSU next week.

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CBS Sports Counting Out Clemson in ACC PredictionTwo years removed from their last ACC Championship, the Clemson Tigers will have to gain back the respect of plenty of national analysts in the sport. That incl

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Fall Camp Buzz Building Around Legend Glasker Has Reached National MediaBYU true freshman wide receiver Legend Glasker has been a standout since arriving on campus in January. Glasker looked like the next big thing at wide receiver

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See Which Clemson Tigers Made ESPN's Top 100 Player ListDespite not being ranked in the AP Top 25 poll, the Clemson Tigers still have the quality to be mentioned on individual lists. ESPN revealed its top 100 player

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2026 Clemson schedule preview: Halloween's high stakes in TallahasseeUp next in our outlook is the first road trip of the back half of Clemson's schedule. When Clemson and Florida State clash, it has always been newsworthy. Last year, when the two programs met, both teams were desperately seeking answers.

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South Carolina unveils new all-black Nike uniformsThe Gamecocks are adding some shine to their blackout look as they enter a crucial season under Shane Beamer.

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LSU Didn't Vote on Penalties 😬School 'abstained' from voting on punishments for teams that sign NFL players (ESPN)

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Clemson, Oklahoma Make Final Two for Tigers' Priority TargetA Clemson priority target with deep ties to the program has narrowed his recruitment to the Tigers and Sooners. Here's where things stand ahead of his visits.

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Clemson DT Vic Burley Reaches Plea Deal in Disorderly Conduct Case, Suspension From Team RemainsJust five days after his arrest, Clemson DT Vic Burley pleaded guilty and received a conditional discharge; however, his suspension from the team still stands.

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SEC to Ban Pro AthletesConference follows Big Ten blocking NFL players and adds on NBA, WNBA. Penalties here 📲

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Vic Burley receives conditional discharge in disorderly conduct caseCLEMSON - Vic Burley's path out of the Clemson Municipal Court system will take six months. His path back to Clemson's defensive line remains uncertain.

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Clemson Continues to See Shifts in Opponent Outlook Entering Week 1The Clemson Tigers have the tall task of facing No. 11 LSU inside Tiger Stadium to open the 2026 season. However, a ruling recently changed the type of personne

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Harris Sewell prepared for Clemson's center job long before the move became officialCLEMSON - Long before Harris Sewell became Clemson's full-time center, he was quietly rehearsing for the job. Before almost every snap he played at guard, Sewell went through the same mental checklist required of the man beside him.

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After two injury-shortened seasons, Elyjah Thurmon ready to finish what he startedCLEMSON - Elyjah Thurmon waited most of his freshman season for his first college start. It lasted one snap. A year later, after recovering from the ankle injury that ended that promising debut, Thurmon's second season lasted only three games before a shoulder injury sent him back to rehabilitation.

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Clemson fall camp stock risers: Gordon Sellars IIIFall camp is in the books, and LSU prep has begun. Between "The Boys are Back in Town" indicating football in Clemson was back and the final whistles of a preseason scrimmage, what did we learn?

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Kobe McCloud Sees 'Special Group' With Clemson's Linebacker RoomOne of Clemson’s biggest storylines over the course of this offseason involved the linebacker room. However, fifth-year player Kobe McCloud sees a united group

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South Carolina moves 2028 game to Week 0, per reportThe Gamecocks will make program history in 2028 when they face the Bowling Green Falcons in Williams-Brice Stadium.

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Clemson QB Christopher Vizzina Left Out of Signature Position WatchlistsFor years, being the quarterback of the Clemson Tigers was one of the most prestigious privileges to have in college football. After the 2025 season, perhaps th

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ACC Wants to Ban NFL PlayersConference considering rule change ahead of Wednesday's AD meeting (The Athletic)

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Unranked Teams Ready to Crash CFP 📈Clemson, more teams flying under the playoff radar who could make a splash 📲

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Hot Takes That Could Define Season 🌶️Calling our shots on the SEC's playoff fate, the natty winner, more 📲

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4-star LB, Clemson legacy updates recruitment pictureJay Schell is used to exceeding expectations. This time last year, however, it was a different story. Schell was a sophomore on the rise. Now, he's a junior with national attention, and top programs battling for his services in the background.

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Clemson's fall camp stock risers: Ronan HanafinFall camp is in the books, and LSU prep has begun. Between "The Boys are Back in Town" indicating football in Clemson was back and the final whistles of a preseason scrimmage, what did we learn?

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Former Clemson Tigers QB Gets Chance at Redemption With Cleveland BrownsAfter a tight quarterback battle, the Browns have named their Week 1 starter, a former Clemson star looking to finally turn his career around in Cleveland.

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Incident Report Revealed Regarding Clemson DT Vic Burley's ArrestThe Clemson Tigers found out they will most likely be without graduate defensive tackle Vic Burley to begin the season, who was arrested on Saturday morning for

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Why Clemson's Week 1 Opponent Will Be a Matchup of Opposite Philosphies The fanfare has already begun for the Clemson Tigers entering Week 1. They will play No. 11 LSU in primetime on Sept. 5, with plenty of other top analysts being

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Betting Locks for Win Totals 🔒Our expert likes these teams' win totals the most heading into the season 📲

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Where Are the Clemson Tigers Projected to Land This Bowl Season?ESPN released preseason bowl projections, and the Tigers' outlook looks a bit rosier than last year's trip to the Pinstripe Bowl. Here's where they'd land.

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Former South Carolina starter DQ Smith enters transfer portal, per reportA multi-year starter for the Gamecocks, DQ Smith is now looking to keep his talents at the collegiate level as he purses a fifth season.

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The State of Clemson's Defensive Line Room Following Vic Burley's ArrestOne of the Clemson Tigers’ most unproven rooms going into next season is at interior defensive lineman. Following this weekend’s events, it will be even thinner

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Good to be back: Amare Adams ready to showcase 5-star potential, lead DT roomCLEMSON - Amare Adams' football life has been mostly defined by its usual dominance. The former five-star prospect just had to line up in the trenches, and his talent took care of the rest. Coming to Clemson presented something different.

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Clemson's search for an alpha at defensive tackle takes urgent turn after Burley arrestCLEMSON - Clemson spent August waiting for an alpha to emerge at defensive tackle. Now, with its season opener two weeks away, the Tigers must conduct that search without one of the most experienced candidates in the room.

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South Carolina adds 5th-year App State transfer DB recently granted 2026 eligibilitySouth Carolina has made a late addition to its 2026 roster, adding a transfer DB from App State who was recently granted eligibility.

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Sophomore Defensive Tackle Looks to Take Next Step For Clemson Tigers in 2026Clemson’s defensive line saw an overhaul from 2025 to 2026, meaning opportunities have risen for the rest of the room. True sophomore Amare Adams looks to capit

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Why Josh Pate Remains Optimistic Regarding Dabo Swinney, Clemson FootballEntering the 2026 season, the Clemson Tigers are a team that has media personalities split on where they stand. However, On3 and ESPN college football analyst J

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Swinney feels linebacker room has answered the call during campCLEMSON - After a lackluster scrimmage from Clemson for its last "preseason game" of the offseason, one position group still holds a good light in Dabo Swinney's eyes. The linebacker group has had its questions this offseason, but Swinney held faith that it was better than public opinion suggested.

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Old-school Dabo is back, and Clemson may be quietly tuning up the ROY BusCLEMSON - Somewhere behind the locked gates of Clemson's practice fields, amid the shouting, the whistles and the August heat, an old engine appears to be turning over. The ROY Bus may be getting another tuneup.

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Dabo Swinney Still Waiting for an 'Alpha' to Emerge at Defensive TackleClemson HC Dabo Swinney didn't hold back after Clemson's roughest practice/scrimmage of camp, and the defensive tackles bore the brunt of his blunt assessment.

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Clemson Leaves Final Intersquad Scrimmage Disappointed: 'The Worst Day We've Had'On Thursday afternoon, the Clemson Tigers had their final intersquad scrimmage of the preseason, but head coach Dabo Swinney wasn’t pleased with the outcome. S

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Former Clemson CB Released by Cleveland BrownsA former Clemson defensive back has now been waived twice this month, most recently by the Cleveland Browns, as he continues chasing a spot on an NFL roster.

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Clemson Tigers Finalizing Starting Candidates on Offensive LineClemson football is nearing the start to the regular season, and head coach Dabo Swinney is coming closer to a decision on his starting offensive line to begin

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Back to school blues: Dabo Swinney recaps uneven final scrimmageCLEMSON - The first day of classes at Clemson was Wednesday. Dabo Swinney hit his roster with a late-camp pop quiz. His early marks for his guys carried mixed results. Clemson conducted its second preseason scrimmage, with kickoff against LSU getting closer by the day.

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Swinney waiting for Clemson's 'alpha dog' to emerge at defensive tackleCLEMSON - Dabo Swinney can identify the alpha almost everywhere he looks across Clemson's roster. Will Heldt and Jahiem Lawson have established themselves at defensive end. Sammy Brown, Jeremiah Alexander and Kobe McCloud bring a presence to linebacker.

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SEC Season Preview 📝Who wins CFB's deepest conference? Predictions and top storylines 📲

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Why Clemson's Top 25 Ommitance Is Dabo Swinney's Best Possible Situation The overreaction of the preseason AP Top 25 Poll left the Clemson Tigers out of it for the first time since the 2011 season. But it begs the question: Does tha

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There was nothing quite like Clemson in Andy Burburija's recruitmentCLEMSON - Andy Burburija figured Clemson was never picking up the phone. When Nick Eason and Dabo Swinney changed that notion, everything about his recruitment was different. "When I heard that Coach Eason called me and he FaceTimed me, I was blown away," Burburija said.

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Manning Academy experience tells Christopher Vizzina what he already believed: He belongsCLEMSON - Christopher Vizzina awoke one spring morning, glanced at an unfamiliar number on his phone and began reading the text that had arrived around 7 a.m. Then he reached the name at the bottom. Archie Manning. "I woke up real fast," Vizzina said with a smile.

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Stewart Unlikely For Week 1 🫣South Carolina star pass rusher still recovering from 2025 back injury (Greenville News)

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'I'm There For Him Too': Christopher Vizzina Embracing Clemson QB Battle With Freshman CompetitorClemson’s offseason has been highlighted by plenty of events. One includes, for the first time in quite some time, a quarterback battle. Fourth-year quarterbac

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Clemson Reveals Chris Denson's New Position Ahead of 2026 SeasonAfter a promising freshman season, Chris Denson's role is shifting ahead of his second year with the team. Here's how his offseason position battle played out.

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'This is The Time': Clemson QB Christopher Vizzina Gets His Chance At Starting QuarterbackThree years is a long time in college athletics, but Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina was never complacent in his journey. The redshirt junior could’ve

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College QB's Course Load 😅South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers doesn't have classes this semester

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Sixth-Year Clemson Offensive Lineman Now Rostered on Both Sides of the BallA veteran Clemson offensive lineman has been added to the defensive tackle depth chart this offseason. Here's why the move makes sense for both sides.

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Vizzina has always wanted to win at Clemson. He feels like he's built for the taskCLEMSON - Christopher Vizzina is ready to move on from his start. This season is different. Last October, he was the understudy who came in for one performance. Now, he has the chance to be the face of the offense. He believes he's built for that moment.

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Clemson Safeties Coach Named to 30 Under 30 ListClemson’s revamped safety room has a new leader, and the young player-turned-coach is already earning national recognition before his first season in charge.

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Why This ESPN Analyst Turned Optimistic About Clemson Football in 2026There are some analysts that were critical of the Clemson Tigers over the years. ESPN’s Heather Dinich is one of those analysts. However, despite disputes duri

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Going Dan Brooks: Dabo Swinney gets into the weeds of QB battleCLEMSON - As Dabo Swinney was walking off of Death Valley after the first scrimmage of fall camp, he knew one question was on Clemson reporters' minds. How did Saturday's scrimmage affect the outlook of the ongoing quarterback battle between Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynolds?

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Watson or Lawrence? Clemson's latest QB battle echoes two defining competitionsCLEMSON - Clemson has seen the talented freshman before. It has seen the patient veteran, too. What it has not seen is this exact quarterback competition, no matter how tempting it might be to dress Tait Reynolds in Deshaun Watson's or Trevor Lawrence's old uniform.

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Elite shock: Markus Strong loves competition against 'elite' Morris offenseCLEMSON - At this point in the preseason, at any level of football, playing the same team over and over can grow stale. You start to pick up on cues, formations, or simply want to tackle someone other than your teammate. For Markus Strong, it's the complete opposite.

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ACC Preview & Predictions 🔮Best players, top storylines, more 📲

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Top Performances by Former Clemson Tigers in NFL Preseason Week 1A rookie's first sack, a veteran quarterback's potential redemption arc and much more. Here's how former Tigers performed in Week 1 of the NFL Preseason.

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Dabo Swinney Gives Multiple Injury Updates Following First Fall Camp ScrimmageFollowing Clemson's first fall camp scrimmage, Swinney addressed several injuries across the roster, from season-ending news to day-to-day bumps and bruises.

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Why Harris Sewell Has Been Ready to Take Over As Clemson's Starting CenterSince joining the program in 2023, Clemson offensive lineman Harris Sewell has been a mainstay on the line since his freshman season. The Odessa, Texas, native

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See Where Clemson Falls in AP Poll Entering Week 1The Clemson Tigers might’ve been unable to meet expectations at the beginning of last year’s AP Poll, but they will be given another shot this year to prove the

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🚨 First CFB AP Poll of SeasonOhio State No. 1 in preseason rankings. See where your team stands 📲

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Clemson Wideout Stepping Away From Program For 'Personal Matters'Clemson’s wide receiver room is among the deepest in the entire country. However, offensive coordinator Chad Morris will be without one of them indefinitely. A

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Clemson HC Dabo Swinney Praises OL Elyjah Thurmon: ‘He’s Going to Play This Game a Long Time’One of the biggest questions surrounding the Clemson Tigers heading into the 2026 season is the capabilities of the team’s offensive line. But according to head

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AP Top 25 Preseason Poll PredictionsHow the rankings could shake out ahead of season openers 📲

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London Merritt is high on Clemson's potential, even if the nation isn'tCLEMSON - Confidence is a powerful tool. London Merritt embraces it in spades, but that confidence comes from Clemson's underestimation in the national conversation. Merritt is no longer the transfer addition getting to know everyone's names in the building. He's run down the Hill.

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Why Dabo Swinney Believes Clemson is Well-Prepared For LSU in Week 1Clemson has the tall task of going into Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in under three weeks to take down a top 15 team in LSU. Head coach Dabo Swinney believes he’s le

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Where Clemson's Safety Room Stands After Polo Anderson's Season-Ending InjuryClemson’s fall camp revealed some unfortunate news over the weekend, losing one of its young pieces to a season-ending injury. True freshman Polo Anderson, one

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Heat, hits and hard lessons: Clemson's first stadium scrimmage produces progress and painCLEMSON - The heat was relentless, the crowd noise artificial and the consequences very real.

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Polo Anderson can come back better than ever. Dabo Swinney has the receipts for whyCLEMSON - Polo Anderson's first chapter at Clemson began with promise. That story has quickly changed. Anderson, the former four-star safety from Dorman, was seemingly on track to be a contributor for Clemson this fall.

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Sammy Brown Explains Why Year Two in Tom Allen's Defense Feels DifferentAfter learning a new defense in each of his first two seasons, Sammy Brown says something finally feels different heading into 2026.

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Clemson DE Jahiem Lawson 'Loves' New Strength and Conditioning CoachJahiem Lawson didn't hold back when talking about the Tigers' new strength and conditioning coach, showering him with praise after camp practice on Wednesday.

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Worlds apart: Andy Burburija's Clemson experience miles different from JuCo stopCLEMSON - Andy Burburija caught himself mid-sentence. Seven minutes into his first press conference as a Tiger, he felt bad for the constant comparison of his JuCo origins to his new digs at Clemson. Every time he mentioned something different about his new home, a smile painted his face.

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Klubnik Shines In Debut 🙌Rookie QB off to strong start after 2 series vs. Tampa Bay. Tap for reactions 📲

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How Junior College Standout Andy Burburija Found His Way to Clemson It’s not often for a junior college player to record 18.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in a season. It’s why the Clemson Tigers went out to get Iowa Western Co

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Former Clemson QB Cade Klubnik Enters First Preseason Contest With Media BuzzThere comes a time in August when scouts and media see big plays in NFL training camp and start speculating about results. Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubn

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Colorado Transfer London Merritt Expects Clemson Defense to 'Surprise' in 2026Clemson edge rusher London Merritt might have only been on campus for several months, but he sees how good this Tiger defense could be next season. Defensive c

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Clemson Star Linebacker Earns ESPN Preseason First-Team All-American HonorsAfter a First-team All-ACC campaign in 2025, one of the nation's top linebackers is now earning Preseason All-American recognition. Here's how he got there.

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How Will Heldt's Impact Has Improved Clemson's Defensive End Room In Just Two SeasonsWhen a Clemson Tiger like edge rusher Jahiem Lawson goes to the podium to speak to the media, it comes from the heart, especially when it’s about another teamma

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Ashton Hampton Is Turning Heads in Clemson Fall CampAs the Clemson Tigers continue fall camp to start the 2026 football season, there’s one member of the defense who’s earned rave reviews from teammates, pundits,

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2026 Clemson Talent AnalysisYour best source for quality Clemson Tigers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Dabo Roasts His Roster 😳Clemson HC checking egos at the door 📸

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Dabo Swinney Names Two Linebackers Who Have Separated Themselves Behind Sammy BrownWith no starters named yet for Clemson Football, head coach Dabo Swinney continues to emphasize the competition in each position group. “Everybody’s just workin

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Former Clemson Star CB Suffers Undisclosed Injury Ahead of 2026 SeasonRavens CB and former Clemson standout Nate Wiggins was carted off practice with a leg injury on Tuesday. Here's what we know about his status ahead of 2026.

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Relationships matter, and it's helped safety transfer adjust to Clemson fastCLEMSON - Comfortability. A word that you'd be hard-pressed to use to describe the state of Clemson's secondary last fall, especially on the back end. Enter Corey Myrick.

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'A bunch of nobodies': Dabo Swinney Reveals No Starters, Standouts During Fall CampAugust brings fall camp to college football, and the mind games start to come in ahead of Week 1. Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney does it better than any

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Inside Nolan Turner's impact in the Clemson safety roomCLEMSON - Nolan Turner became a household name for Tiger fans across the country when he sealed Clemson's victory over Ohio State in 2019. Now he's making an impression from a different side of the sport.

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Key Clemson Defensive Tackle Limited in Practice, Dabo Swinney Updates Status Fall camp is the time for figuring out the starters ahead of the 2026 season, but the Clemson Tigers might be without one of their best players on the defensive

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Former Clemson WR Ray-Ray McCloud Signs with NFC North TeamFormer Clemson WR Ray-Ray McCloud III has found a potential new home in the NFC North — but after a rocky year bouncing between teams, can he stick this time?

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Chris Johnson Jr. got some tough love from Swinney, and it was exactly what he neededCLEMSON - Dabo Swinney is everyone's cheerleader. He oozes enough positivity to drive people nuts, believing in just about everyone. So what happens when Swinney's optimism turns into a blunt challenge? Chris Johnson Jr. got a dose of that tough love, and it might have been the best thing for him.

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After Being Sidelined Last Season, These Two Clemson RBs Are Looking to Bounce Back in 2026Clemson’s 2024 season, which ended in a College Football Playoff appearance, had plenty of contributors, especially from the running back room. While Phil Mafa

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Clemson RB Chris Johnson Jr. Seeing New Personal Best in Speed Entering 2026During the spring, Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney challenged SMU transfer Chris Johnson Jr. to transform his body ahead of 2026. After the offseason fi

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Matt Luke hosts gladiator match, Tigers put RBs to work on scorching Clemson camp dayIt was our first watch of the Tigers in shells; with that comes some thudding. Monday brought our third and final practice observation to the table, and what we got did not disappoint. *When the shells come on, the offensive linemen get ready for battle.

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Hungry for more: Jerome Carter brings belief, ball-hawking edge to ClemsonCLEMSON - Jerome Carter III did not need six interceptions to believe he belonged at this level. He needed them to make everyone else believe it.

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Former Clemson WR Signs with Pittsburgh SteelersFormer Clemson wide receiver Cornell Powell signed a camp contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, per the team’s PR. The two-time Super Bowl champion

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Clemson Tigers' Star Defender Lands on 2026 College Football Freaks ListFor the second year in a row, a Clemson player has cracked The Athletic's College Football Freaks List due to a multitude of elite measurables and statistics.