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Critics say Clemson’s iconic bus ride and Hill run is outdated, inconvenient, and dangerous. That take isn’t just wrong — it completely misses why college football matters.
Zach Lentz|
Recovering from elbow surgery and a hamstring strain, Spencer Strider may not return to dominance until 2026. For the Braves, that means patience is painful but necessary.
Zach Lentz|
After Clemson’s 17-10 loss to LSU, Dabo Swinney ripped Cade Klubnik and Garrett Riley, saying “dudes gotta be dudes.” A day later, Klubnik took full responsibility, setting the tone for the Tigers’ bounce back.
Zach Lentz|
Clemson QB Cade Klubnik admitted his struggles against LSU, saying he “had a bad game” and must do the routine things better, but promised to respond and lead the Tigers to a strong season.
Zach Lentz|
Clemson returns to Death Valley on Saturday, Sept. 6 (3:30 p.m. ET, ACC Network) to face Troy. Here’s how to watch and listen—plus 10 must-know storylines on Cade Klubnik’s chase for history, Tom Allen’s new-look defense, Blake Miller’s milestone, and why
Zach Lentz|
CBS analyst John Breech says ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones will be better than Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence this season. Here’s why that hot take doesn’t add up.
Zach Lentz|
Braves ace Spencer Strider went from strikeout king to struggling starter. Here’s why his fastball has lost its bite — and what it will take to fix it.
Zach Lentz|
Dabo Swinney compared Clemson’s 17–10 loss to LSU to “a 58 on the first exam.” Brian Kelly fired back, saying his team dominated the second half and questioning if Swinney “even watched it.”
Zach Lentz|
Ex-Clemson WR Hunter Renfrow says he’d only play for the Panthers or retire. After being cut and re-signed, the Pro Bowler is set for his Carolina debut following a health battle and year away.
Zach Lentz|
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Savannah Bananas will travel to Clemson to play the Tigers (with Banana Ball rules) at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m
Zach Lentz|
As the 2025 NFL season kicks off, ex-Tigers Dexter Lawrence and Tee Higgins earn NFL Top 100 honors. Lawrence lands the highest ranking ever for a Clemson alum, while Higgins makes his debut at No. 77.
Zach Lentz|
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik as third on the Heisman Trophy odds list at BetMGM before the season, but now he's outside the top six and +1600 to win the award.
Brad Senkiw|
Dabo Swinney turned up the heat after Clemson’s loss to LSU, putting quarterback Cade Klubnik and coordinator Garrett Riley on notice: “If our best player doesn’t play well, we ain’t winning. And Garrett’s gotta do a better job helping him.”
Zach Lentz|
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney provided injury updates on wide receiver Antonio Williams and safety Khalil Barnes after the LSU loss.
Zach Lentz|
Clemson’s offense struggled in its season-opening loss to LSU, but the snap counts reveal which Tigers are earning trust—and which ones still have work to do.
Zach Lentz|
Big move at the top of our Week 2 ACC rankings, as well as one massive drop coming out of the opening slate of games.
Brad Senkiw|
On3’s Josh Pate says Clemson’s ceiling is holding them back after a 17–10 loss to LSU, pointing to SEC struggles, third-down woes, and Cade Klubnik’s uphill battle without a run game.
Zach Lentz|
After a 17–10 loss to No. 9 LSU, ESPN’s projections cool on Clemson. Heather Dinich lists the Tigers as the first team out, citing a one-dimensional offense and a looming must-win vs. South Carolina.
Zach Lentz|
It was a tough loss for Clemson Saturday night against LSU. There is much to look at to see what wrong for the Tigers. But, there are also some things to be excited about in this Clemson squad.
Shawn King|
Clemson’s 17-10 loss to LSU raised major questions about the Tigers’ hype. We hand out grades for Cade Klubnik, the O-line, defense, and Dabo Swinney’s coaching
Zach Lentz|
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