Taking inventory: Guard

Clemson still has a bowl game left to play this season, but it’s never too early to look ahead. With the regular season in the books, TCI is taking some time to analyze how the Tigers performed at each position this fall and where the Tigers stand with each as the offseason quickly approaches. Quarterback, running back, tight […]

Taking inventory: Offensive tackle

Clemson still has a bowl game left to play this season, but it’s never too early to look ahead. With the regular season in the books, TCI is taking some time to analyze how the Tigers performed at each position this fall and where the Tigers stand with each as the offseason quickly approaches. Quarterback, running back, tight […]

Tigers already starting Heisman campaigns for each other

Shortly after Alabama quarterback Bryce Young was named the winner of the 2021 Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, Clemson freshman running back Will Shipley didn’t waste any time campaigning for his quarterback to take home the award next season. Shipley took to Twitter and posted the following tweet about Tigers sophomore quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei: DJ […]

5 surprises from Clemson’s regular season

Clemson reeled off five straight wins to finish the regular season strong. But for the first time since 2014, the Tigers won’t be part of the College Football Playoff. They’re not even playing for an ACC championship this weekend. In other words, not everything went as expected for Clemson, even amid a season that came […]

Clemson’s freshmen flash potential, provide glimpse into future

Clemson won seven of its last eight games and five straight at the end of the regular season after a 2-2 start, a turnaround spearheaded by a defense that now ranks second nationally in points allowed and an offense that finally found some cohesion in the second half of the season (36 points on average […]

Tate vows to continue to get better: ‘You’ll see the difference’

Marcus Tate is honest. He’s open. He’s accountable. Sure, he’s starting for one of the premier programs in the country, but you have to remember that he’s just a true freshman. He’s still learning at a position that doesn’t come naturally to him. You could argue that he was thrown into the deep end a […]

Clemson’s depth along the offensive line is becoming dire

As the hits to Clemson’s offensive line continue to mount, the depth at that position is becoming dire. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Tuesday that backup lineman Paul Tchio has decided to enter the transfer portal, making for the latest defection among a position group that’s been decimated by attrition up and down the depth […]

Clemson’s ‘heart of a champion’ resonated in win over Louisville

Clemson’s offensive line has been banged up throughout this season, and last Saturday at Louisville, the Tigers started their sixth different O-line group in nine games. From left to right, Jordan McFadden, Marcus Tate, Hunter Rayburn, Mason Trotter and Walker Parks comprised the first-team OL in Saturday’s game. And with Matt Bockhorst (torn ACL) out […]

More bad news for Clemson’s offensive line

PITTSBURGH — Clemson’s offensive line sustained another blow early in today’s game against Pittsburgh at Heinz Field. Matt Bockhorst was helped off the field after suffering an injury late in the first quarter. The fifth-year guard appeared to have his right leg rolled up after a run near the goal line on Clemson’s first scoring […]

Two Clemson freshmen earn recognition from ESPN

A couple of Clemson freshmen earned recognition from ESPN at the halfway point of the 2021 college football season. Offensive lineman Marcus Tate and safety Andrew Mukuba have been named to ESPN’s midseason true freshman All-America team (subscription required), which was released this week by Tom VanHaaren and Tom Luginbill. Tate has seen action on offense […]