ACC Considers Change to Title Game, Could Impact Clemson-South Carolina Game

The Atlantic Coast Conference is considering making changes to its annual ACC Championship Game format, at least that is the idea Commissioner Jim Phillips pitched to the media Sunday as the nation gets set for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday night. Phillips said in a report by ESPN the ACC could […]

No. 15 South Carolina at No. 12 Clemson: Preview and Prediction

CLEMSON — The 121st edition of the Clemson-South Carolina game is already like no other. This year’s game will have more at stake than bragging rights, as the winner of the game will be in position to earn an at-large bid to the College Football Playoff. “It’s fun to be a part of it,” Clemson […]

What do Flintstones, Jerry Butler, Clemson-Carolina have in Common?

Through the years, Clemson has had many heroes in the Clemson-Carolina Game. Names like Willie Underwood, Rod Gardner, Charlie Whitehurst and Deshaun Watson, to name a few, come to mind. However, the hero of all heroes in the 121-year-old rivalry, regardless of which side, is Jerry Butler. The former Clemson star made the play, that […]

Swinney Addresses why Clemson will not Host Rivalry Game on Black Friday

CLEMSON — Back in May, Clemson athletic director Graham Neff approached Dabo Swinney about ESPN’s request to move the Tigers’ annual showdown with South Carolina to Black Friday. Swinney shot the idea down. On Sunday, as the 12th-ranked Tigers get set to host No. 16 South Carolina this coming Saturday, Swinney was asked why he […]

Clemson Football Opponent Preview: Tigers Going for 9 wins in 10 Years against Gamecocks

What better way to end the 2024 season than with the annual rivalry game for bragging rights in the Palmetto State. After facing in-state foe The Citadel the week before, Clemson stays in town to take on rival South Carolina to end the season. After a defensive showing by the Tigers in last year’s win […]

Clemson and Cagle crush Gamecocks in Palmetto Series

McWhorter Stadium was packed Tuesday as the Clemson softball team took on its in-state rivals, the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Gamecocks came into the game 24-7, while the Tigers were 32-1, and are currently ranked fifth nationally. Righthander Valerie Cagle (16-1) got the start in the circle for the Tigers. Cagle came in 15-1 as […]

Bakich gives injury update on pitcher, starting outfielder after weekend sweep

After a disappointing weekend at Doug Kingsmore Stadium for the Tigers against a talented UCF team, Clemson head coach Erik Bakich spoke to the media following Sunday’s 13-6 loss to the Knights on Sunday afternoon and offered an injury update on a few key pieces of the Tigers lineup this spring. Veteran outfielder Tyler Corbitt […]

Carter on defense’s plan against the Gamecocks

A key leader on Clemson’s defense this season, sophomore linebacker Barrett Carter, sat down with the media Monday ahead of what could be the most competitive rivalry game in recent years. South Carolina is coming off a shocking destruction over the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers this past Saturday with a final score of 63-38.  Quarterback […]

At Clemson, Carolina game is a season all by itself

As Clemson was rolling along and destroying just about everyone in its way, on the way to six straight College Football Playoff appearances and two national championships the last six seasons, some wondered if the Tigers even consider South Carolina its rival. During its current six-game winning streak in the series, Clemson has defeated the […]

By the numbers: Where strengths, weaknesses lie in Clemson-Carolina game

As the old adage goes, the games aren’t played on paper. But what do the stats tell us about Clemson’s matchup with South Carolina this season? The teams will renew their rivalry for the 118th time Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium. Here’s a look at how each stacks up statistically both in its respective conference and […]