Clemson vs. Virginia - October 19, 2024

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FinalOct 19

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Cavaliers logo, Cavaliers 4-3, 1ST 3, 2ND 7, 3RD 0, 4TH 21, TOT 31

Tigers logo, Tigers 6-1, 1ST 3, 2ND 14, 3RD 21, 4TH 10, TOT 48

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12:30[1st & Goal @ CLEM 8] A.Colandrea pass complete. Catch made by D.Twitty for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

0:57[4th & 2 @ CLEM 3] W.Bettridge 20 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-P.Bunch, Holder-D.Sparks.

7:59[4th & 8 @ UVA 11] N.Hauser 29 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-P.Florenzo, Holder-C.Swinney.

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Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney denied a report that LSU coach Lane Kiffin encouraged Swinney to turn in Ole Miss for tampering with a player https://t.co/u2lCzuP6Ug

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Clemson Dabo Swinney Denies Kiffin ‘Fed’ Him Intel on Ole Miss https://t.co/Zo6Xxvb3rJ

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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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What questions remain after Virginia’s win over NC State?Virginia answered many questions by obliterating NC State at home. But that was just one game. There are 11 left to play in the regular season, and there is no

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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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Three biggest things Virginia needs to correct during its bye weekBy all accounts, Virginia played a near-perfect game against NC State. It was a complete shellacking. However, as Tony Elliott noted, there is always room for i

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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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Week one games Virginia fans should keep an eye onCollege football is here in full — at least, for most teams. Virginia played a week zero game and because it was originally supposed to be played in a different

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Every Virginia Football Player That Made an NFL Roster or Practice SquadCutdown day is gone, and the 2026 NFL rosters are essentially set for the start of the season. This year, there are several Virginia Cavaliers on the official r

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How Virginia football put the nation on notice with a 23-play drive against NC StateThe ’Hoos leaned on their experienced offensive line on Saturday.

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Virginia Football Snap Count Analysis: Biggest Winners, Losers and Role ChangesCoaches are perfectionists. So while nearly everyone in Virginia's program left Scott Stadium happy after Saturday's season-opening 34-8 romp over NC State, th

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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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Tony Elliott's two big decisions paid off handsomely in Virginia's opener Decisions have consequences, as we all learn in elementary school. Some bring immediate results, while others aren't evident until much later. A few have both

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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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National media suddenly discovers Virginia is no one-year wonderIt's not quite a bandwagon -- at least not yet -- but Virginia football is suddenly a hot topic among national media analysts. And if the Cavaliers' profile we

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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

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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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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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Virginia’s Jaylen Jones might have played himself into an expanded role The SPUR position is an important one in Virginia’s defense. It is usually a bigger cornerback who can operate as a safety slash linebacker. The SPUR is often

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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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Biggest winners and losers from Virginia’s victory over NC StateSaturday, a whole lot went right for Virginia and a whole lot went wrong for NC State. The Cavaliers got off to a resounding 1-0 start to the ACC season — with

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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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ACC recognizes four Cavaliers after dominant openerThere wasn't a ton of competition in Week Zero, but four Virginia football players earned Atlantic Coast Conference player of the week honors at their respectiv

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What did Saturday’s win tell us about Virginia’s season?Virginia announced itself to the country. The Cavaliers eviscerated NC State 34-8, playing a near-perfect game on national television. Many analysts who did no

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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

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

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TILOCK: Yes, Beau Pribula can throw — but he won’t have to. Maybe not ever Virginia fans wanted to see their new quarterback sling the rock. Chandler Morris did, Anthony Colandrea did, Brennan Armstrong did and so did others before. Ho

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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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Virginia's defense made a statement in opener against NC StateCJ Bailey called it "bad luck." Virginia's defenders might beg to differ. Following the worst statistical start of his college career, Bailey was asked to evalu

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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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Week one ACC power rankings: Virginia thrives, NC State divesThe first handful of ACC teams began their seasons this weekend — to varying results. Virginia is now in sole possession of first place, while NC State sits alo

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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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The Great Wall of Virginia and ‘Big Boy Football’"Big boy football." That was the caption of a social media post by Virginia Athletics, referring to an absolute grind in which the Cavaliers drove and took 12 m

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Tony Elliott’s Virginia program just nailed an enormously consequential audition “Like it's hard to describe, but you know it when you feel it,” Tony Elliott said. “Feel it when you feel it.” In the first domestic Power Four game of the 2026

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Whose stock rose and fell in Virginia's season opening win?Football coaches are notorious perfectionists, but even Tony Elliott and his staff will have a tough time finding much to complain about when they review the ta

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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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Position grades for Virginia’s win over NCSTVirginia routed NC State with a 34-8 decimation to begin the 2026 season. It was a game the Cavaliers controlled from start to finish, making a very talented Wo

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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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PFF Grades and Snap Counts For Virginia in Their 34-8 Win Over NC State The Virginia Cavaliers could not have asked for a better start to their season than the one they had yesterday against NC State. In what was considered a toss-

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Week 0 CFB Winners & Losers 📊🇮🇪 UNC exceeds expectations 🌲 Stanford avoids Déjà vu 📲 Takeaways from 8-game slate

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Virginia's opener shows that last season wasn't a flukeMaybe now they'll get more than one vote in the AP poll. Preseason skepticism -- at least externally -- surrounded the Virginia football team. Even after winnin

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The first interception of 2026 belongs to the 'Hoos

Pribula BALLING In Opener 💪

Beau's 2nd TD pass today is a 47 yard BOMB to Da'Shawn Martin

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Beau Pribula finds Xavier Brown and he does the rest

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How to watch UVA football’s season-opener vs. NC State and GAME THREADEverything you need to know before Saturday afternoon’s kickoff.

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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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LIVE Updates - Virginia Cavaliers vs NC State Wolfpack FootballPregame Gameday has arrived. At 3:30, Virginia and NC State will play the first ACC game of the 2026 season. The result of this matchup could play a major role

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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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What We Need To See From Virginia Football In Season Opener Against NC StateGameday has finally arrived. The first test on Virginia’s journey back to title contention comes against a talented NC State team — but this game impacts more t

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Here's what you need to know about Virginia's season opener against NC StateSeason openers don't get much bigger than this one, as Virginia hosts NC State on Saturday. Here's what you need to know about the Cavaliers' first contest of

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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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Here are five key NC State players to watch on Saturday Mention NC State football to any Virginia fan, and one name almost automatically immediately arises: CJ Bailey. And with good reason. The junior quarterback tor

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Virginia vs. NC State: Game preview, matchup breakdown and final score predictionLess than 24 hours from now, Virginia and NC State will begin a crucial ACC football game. A bevy of new Cavaliers will don their special orange uniforms and jo

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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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Three Bold Predictions For Virginia's Week Zero Game vs NC StateCollege Football is finally back. After a long offseason and summer, Week Zero commences tomorrow, and perhaps the biggest game of the day is going to take plac

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Staff predictions — how will Virginia fare against NC State?The eve of gameday has arrived after an offseason odyssey. At 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Virginia and NC State will battle for first place in the ACC. It is a high-sta

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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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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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Twelve reasons to be optimistic about Virginia football in 2026Tomorrow, there will be college football. The Virginia Cavaliers begin the 2026 season with an ACC duel against NC State. Beyond that, though, the 2026 season s

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These three defensive players will be key to Virginia's hopes against NC StateOne of the few times Virginia's defense failed to rise to the occasion last season was the Cavaliers' Week 2 nonconference loss to N.C. State. The Wolfpack roll

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Three Biggest Questions Facing Virginia Football in Their Week Zero Game vs NC StateCollege football season is finally here, and the Virginia Cavaliers are playing in arguably the biggest game of week zero. This is perhaps the biggest week zer

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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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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

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Clemson QB1 Favorite Emerging

Matt Zenitz

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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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Three key matchups will determine if Virginia can beat NC StateVirginia is not starting the season with an essentially guaranteed victory over an FCS opponent. The Cavaliers begin their season with a crucial ACC battle agai

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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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Week 0 Betting Locks 🔒Expert pick for UNC-TCU, more 📲

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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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Three offensive players to watch for Virginia against NC StateSeveral new Cavaliers will be making their Virginia debuts Saturday in the season opener. Dozens of transfers (and freshmen) will be hoping to see the field, es

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Virginia Releases First Availability Report Ahead of Saturday's Game vs NC StateVirginia will be without its projected No. 1 wide receiver for Saturday's season opener against N.C. State, while star linebacker Kam Robinson remains a game-ti

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Virginia reveals uniform combination for week zero matchup vs NC StateContinuing a home opener tradition, Virginia football will don white helmets with orange jerseys and pants for its game Saturday against NC State. Graduate tigh

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MAILBAG: Virginia and NC State set for a high-stakes openerVirginia football gameday is almost here. In advance of the season opener, I am answering a few questions submitted by readers. The theme of this mailbag is Vir

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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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Virginia-N.C. State outcome may be determined by who's availableThe most important abililty, it's often said, is availability. As Virginia and N.C. State prepare for Saturday's high-stakes season opener, both teams have had

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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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Virginia football’s offensive line is filled with grown menA 5th-year, two 6th-years, and two 7th-years make up the front five for Virginia. How did we get here?

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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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Picks for Every Week 0 Game 🔮Predictions for Virginia-NC State, more 📲

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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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Ten important notes to know for Virginia vs. NC StateIn just three days, the Virginia Cavaliers will fight to start the season 1-0. Coach Tony Elliott’s team has battled and tinkered through a long offseason to ge

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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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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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Virginia releases official depth chart for week zero matchup against NC StateSaturday kickoff is almost here for Virginia — and game week preparations have been underway for the past few days. The next big nugget of information to arrive

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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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Can Virginia reach the College Football Playoff without an ACC title?Virginia is aiming high in 2026. The Cavaliers want to hoist multiple trophies this year — one of which being the ACC Championship trophy. That will be a tough

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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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Staff predictions for the 2026 Virginia football season — great success abound?Ahead of the Cavaliers’ season opener Saturday against NC State, the Virginia On SI staff submitted their predictions for the season. Below, read the forecast f

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Tony Elliott shares new mantra for Virginia’s 2026 season: ‘A-B-C-1-2-3’In 2025, Virginia’s mantra was TLC to CLT, which translates to "team, leadership and commitment will bring the Cavaliers to Charlotte for the ACC Championship g

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What is Virginia’s SP+ outlook against NC State?Virginia is favored to win Saturday against NC State, according to Fanduel. Multiple beat writers have also predicted a Cavaliers win, with a range of final sco

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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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Might Virginia's defense play spy games against NC State QB CJ Bailey?In last year's matchup, Virginia's defense had few answers for N.C. State's C.J. Bailey. The mobile quarterback ran for two touchdowns and threw for another in

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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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Previewing UVA Football’s 2026 defensive backsUVA revamped its secondary through the portal once again

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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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Three major storylines for Virginia vs NC StateSaturday afternoon, Virginia and NC State will fight for first place in the ACC to start the 2026 season. Here are three key storylines to follow during the ope

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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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How's this for openers? Cavaliers' first game will influence their whole seasonSeason openers seem to trigger greater overreaction than any other game on a team's schedule. Win, and the fan base is giddy. Lose, and they're calling for the

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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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Virginia bowl game projections: Week zero editionIn just six days, there will be college football. Virginia is raring to go, and begin a long journey back towards contending for the ACC championship. Here is w

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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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Virginia football opens NC State week as 5.5-point favorite against the WolfpackGame week has officially arrived. Virginia and NC State will kick off at 3:30 p.m. at Scott Stadium, as the dawn of the ACC football season arrives. The Cavalie

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Five Virginia Cavaliers who improved their chance at startingIn the coming days, Virginia’s official depth chart will be released for the Cavaliers’ game against NC State. Many positions will not be surprising — but perha

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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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These position battles may not be determined until the season openerBarring injury, Virginia's projected starting lineup is mostly set. Spring practice, summer workouts an an intense training camp gave Tony Elliott and his staff

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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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Virginia Football's biggest fall camp winner (and what his role is now)Virginia football had an excellent fall practice period this year, with a lot of new players standing out throughout the entirety of camp. Guys like Jekail Midd

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Three key duos Virginia football will rely on this seasonGame week is mere hours away. Virginia’s preparations for the season opener against NC State are underway — and ACC football will soon grace the Charlottesville

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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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These five players could be difference-makers for Virginia in 2026Football is the ultimate team game, but talent matters. Just as one weak link or missed assignment can spell disaster, a dominant individual effort can help tur

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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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Here are 10 things we learned about Virginia in preseason training campWrapping up preseason training camp is somewhat akin to crossing a state line on a long car trip. Even though you have finished part of the journey, you don't s

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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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Tony Elliott built his Virginia program on right players, not ‘best players.’ It is working Of the 247Sports top 100 player rankings for the high school Class of 2022, nearly 75% ended up transferring at least once over the past four seasons. The clas

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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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Carla Williams sends powerful message to Virginia community ahead of 2026 seasonAhead of the 2026 season opener, Athletic Director Carla Williams penned a message to the Virginia community. She wrote candidly, touching on the importance of

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Most Glarring Concern Virginia Football Still Hasn't Solved (And How it Can)It began with Tony Elliott reprimanding Da'Shawn Martin for a lack of effort on one pattern on the first day of training camp. It continued through Monday, whe

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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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For Virgina's Tony Elliott, 'fit' matters as much as money in roster constructionLet's make something clear to start — no one who plays major-college football at a high level these days does it for free. Overdue NCAA rules that allow NIL com

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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.