Former Tiger Shows Love to ‘Freaky’ Clemson Freshman

At the end of ACC Network’s ACC Huddle show on Saturday night, the analysts handed out “game balls” to recognize standout performances from the day of action in the conference. Former Clemson and All-ACC offensive lineman Eric Mac Lain showed love to Khalil Barnes, with Mac Lain giving his game ball to the Tiger true […]

Defense Brings Palmetto Trophy Back to Clemson

COLUMBIA — As a unit the Clemson defense took it upon themselves to make sure bragging rights returned to the Upstate of South Carolina Saturday night. Safety Khalil Barnes returned a backwards pass 42 yards for a touchdown on the second play of the night. He also had an interception on the game’s third play […]

Tigers Take Quick Lead over Gamecocks on Scoop and Score

It didn’t take long for Clemson to take the lead over South Carolina on Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium. South Carolina received the opening kickoff, and on the Gamecocks’ second snap, the Tigers jumped out in front 7-0 on freshman safety Khalil Barnes’ scoop and score. Barnes scooped up the loose ball after a backward […]

What Does the South Carolina Rivalry Mean to Clemson Players?

The Clemson Tigers and South Carolina Gamecocks compete in the 120th installment of their historic rivalry this Saturday. Ahead of the game, Clemson players met with members of the media Monday to share what this rivalry means to the team and the state of South Carolina. Quarterback Cade Klubnik shared his excitement to play in […]

Barnes Knew Freshman Class Was Special

CLEMSON – Clemson safety Khalil Barnes spoke to the media earlier this week, as he looks forward to the Tigers’ game against North Carolina on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Here is what we heard from Barnes. –The true freshman became the first Clemson player in the Dabo Swinney era to record multiple forced fumbles and […]

Barnes, Parker on Clemson’s Freshmen Dominance

In the win this past Saturday against Georgia Tech, Clemson’s freshman class again flashed its dominance. Touchdowns were scored by true freshmen on both offense and defense, while freshmen accounted for all four of the Tigers’ interceptions. Following their shining performances, defenders T.J. Parker and Khalil Barnes met with the media Monday, expressing their confidence […]

Clemson Freshmen Go Full ‘Fab Five’ vs. Georgia Tech

CLEMSON – Freshmen have made splash plays for the Clemson Tigers in 2023, but nothing like how the group took over against Georgia Tech. Wide receiver Tyler Brown got the party started with possibly the highlight of the Clemson season to take the lead. Quarterback Cade Klubnik trusted Brown, and he came down with a […]

Barnes, Tigers Block Out Outside Noise

CLEMSON — Returning from Raleigh, N.C., after closing out two weeks on the road with back-to-back losses, the Clemson Tigers have a tough test in front of them on Saturday when No. 12 Notre Dame comes to town. True Freshman Khalil Barnes met with the media Monday to give his take on the Notre Dame […]

Barnes, Capehart on ‘Complimentary Football’

In a painful season so far for Clemson (4-4, 2-4 ACC), the Tigers’ defense has proved to be a silver lining, ranking sixth in total defense in the country over eight games. In their most recent loss to NC State this past Saturday, the Tigers held the Wolfpack to just 202 yards of total offense, […]

Swinney details plan at safety with Mickens out

CLEMSON – The Clemson Tigers are dealing with an injury in the secondary with starting safety R.J. Mickens out after getting his appendix taken out. It’s on short notice, but Wes Goodwin’s defense is prepared to adjust as they have before. Mickens is third on the Tigers in tackles with 32, but his value goes […]