Zach Lentz

Zach Lentz

Joined: Aug 1, 2025

Zach Lentz is a site expert for Rubbing the Rock, leading coverage of the Clemson Tigers. Named the South Carolina Sports Writer of the Year in 2017, he has covered Clemson sports for over a decade, with work featured at Sports Illustrated, the Times and Democrat, and his independent site All Clemson Tigers. Zach is also the author of “The Journey to the Top,” which reached No. 1 on Amazon’s list for best-selling sports books after its publication in 2019. Zach is also a member of the Football Writers’ Association of America and a voter for the Biletnikoff Award, which is presented annually to the nation’s best college football receiver. A South Carolina native, Zach graduated from Clemson University in 2005. He has covered the school’s athletic program for 14 years, bringing Clemson fans the breaking stories, features, game previews, recaps and information that cannot be found anywhere else.

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Movie actor Matthew McConaughey (right) meets Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) after a victory by the Texas Longhorns in the first round of the College Football Playoffs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez/USA Today Network via Imagn Images

Clemson will avenge playoff loss, win national title against Texas

Oct 1, 2022; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson cheerleaders perform during ESPN College GameDay on Bowman Field at Clemson University before the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images

ESPN experts see Clemson as playoff lock, but title hopes spark fierce debate

The Clemson football team runs down the hill, dubbed as the most exciting 25 seconds in college football, before the game against Syracuse in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, Oct 24, 2020.

'I don't trust their depth': Analyst points out Clemson's potential fatal flaw

Clemson forward Wahabu Musah (7) celebrates as time expired after the NCAA Men's Division 1 Soccer Championship second round game with Providence College at Historic Riggs Field in Clemson, S.C. Sunday, November 24, 2024. Musah scored both goals in the Tigers 2-0 win.

No. 9 Clemson, No. 11 Indiana open season with 2-2 draw

Jan 6, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; ESPN analyst Greg McElroy talks to the media during media day before the College Football Playoff national championship game against the Michigan Wolverines at George R Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

McElroy picks Clemson to beat Alabama, but fall to Texas in national title game

Clemson running backs coach C.J. Spiller watches running back Adam Randall (8) with the ball during Clemson football 2025 practice at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex in Clemson, S.C. Friday, August 1, 2025.

Converted WR Adam Randall confirmed as Clemson's RB1

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates in front of the College Football National Championship trophy after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Monday, Jan. 7.
BART BOATWRIGHT/greenville news
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates in front of the College Football National Championship trophy after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019.

Clemson Alabama College Football National Championship

'Dabo wins his third': Joel Klatt lays out Clemson's path to a national title

Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods (11) during Clemson football first fall 2025 practice at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex in Clemson, S.C. Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Peter Woods on the 'strict standard' forged by Clemson's playoff failure

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) during Clemson football 2025 practice at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex in Clemson, S.C. Friday, August 1, 2025.

The high school lesson fueling Cade Klubnik's ruthless quest for a killer instinct

Clemson wide receiver T.J. Moore (1) joins in the huddle during Clemson football 2025 practice at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex in Clemson, S.C. Friday, August 1, 2025.

'Our goal Is to get Cade the Heisman': Inside the selfless mission of Clemson's WRs

Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina (17) during Clemson football 2025 practice at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex in Clemson, S.C. Friday, August 1, 2025.

Christopher Vizzina's old-school take on loyalty makes him a college football rarity

Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney introduces newly hired football defensive coordinator Tom Allen, formerly at Penn State University, in the Smart Family Media Center at Clemson University in Clemson, S.C. Wednesday, January 15, 2024.

Dabo Swinney Gets Brutally Honest About Clemson's Failures

Clemson running back Gideon Davidson (9) during Clemson football 2025 practice at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex in Clemson, S.C. Friday, August 1, 2025.

Clemson RB Gideon Davidson earns preseason freshman All-American honors

Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) talk during Clemson football 2025 practice at Jervey Meadows in Clemson, S.C. Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

'That's not my job': Clemson QB Cade Klubnik's unfiltered take

Clemson safety Tyler Venables (24) stretches during Clemson football 2025 practice at Jervey Meadows in Clemson, S.C. Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

'We were pretty scarred up': The pain and 'desperation' fueling Clemson's title hopes

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney during Clemson football 2025 practice at Jervey Meadows in Clemson, S.C. Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Analyst Rips ACC Depth While Tabbing Clemson as 'Legit' Title Threat