Clemson living rent free in Ohio State’s head

Last season, Clemson left a sour taste in Ohio State’s mouth after a thrilling 29-23 comeback after falling behind 16-0 in the first half to win in the Fiesta Bowl and clinch a berth in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Now, the two teams will meet again in the CFP Semifinal at the […]

Swinney takes comical jab at Herbstreit

Second-ranked Clemson cracked open the pizza boxes for its customary celebration after being selected for the College Football Playoff on Sunday. The Tigers will take the field for the sequel to last season’s instant classic against Ohio State, this time in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. Former Buckeye quarterback and ESPN analyst Kirk […]

CFP Chair defends controversial top-four

The College Football Playoff Committee officially announced the 2021 playoff field on Sunday during the CFP Selection Show on ESPN. Top-ranked Alabama and No. 4 Notre Dame are set to play in the Rose Bowl Game in Dallas and No. 2 Clemson will travel to New Orleans to face No. 4 Ohio State in the […]

Tigers take first lead in Fiesta Bowl

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Third-ranked Clemson took its first lead of the game with a 53-yard screen pass for a touchdown from Trevor Lawrence to Travis Etienne with 7:54 to play in the third quarter to give it a 21-16 lead. The drive covered 99 yards in seven plays in 2:45. After being contained for most […]

Tigers fight back for score

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clemson refused to back down after falling behind 16-0 deep in the second quarter as Travis Etienne powered his way into the endzone for an eight yard touchdown run with 2:45 to play in the first half. The drive spanned 75 yards in 10 plays in 4:35 to cut the score to […]

Caldwell addresses rumors on his retirement

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Clemson offensive line coach Robbie Caldwell coached his 500th college game earlier this this season in a win over Boston College. He has 41 years of coaching experience and he is not finished yet. As the third-ranked Tigers gear up to face No. 2 Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl as part […]

Pollack’s criticism provides motivation for Thomas

Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas burst onto the scene as a freshman after entering the program as a 5-star prospect out of IMG Academy. But this season the sophomore did not have the production he hoped for due to injury. This year he missed time for a concussion in the middle of the year which […]

Ohio State walks fine line in Fiesta Bowl prep

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Third-ranked Ohio State has attempted to strike the right balance in its preparation for Saturday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl against No. 2 Clemson. The Buckeyes have tried to walk a fine line as they get ready for the game, wanting to ensure their players are prepared, but […]

Clemson visit led McMillan, Holmes to Ohio State

PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — When Raekwon McMillan visited Clemson in the summer of 2013, he didn’t know which school he wanted to attend in the future. But by the time McMillan left campus, he knew where he was going to go — and it wasn’t Clemson. The five-star linebacker from Georgia and priority Clemson target […]

What we heard: Ohio State Fiesta Bowl press conference (offense)

After winning the inaugural national championship game, Ohio State is back in the College Football Playoff again for the second time. Now Ohio State will take on Clemson in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl for a shot at playing for another national championship. The last time the two teams faced off resulted in a 40-35 Clemson […]