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Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) and the Tigers look to climb back into the Associated Press Top 25 as they face off against No. 23 Pitt on Saturday.
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Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) passes during the Tigers' 27-17 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday in Pittsburgh.
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Clemson head coach Brad Brownell looks to build on the momentum from last season, where the Tigers made their second NCAA Tournament appearance in the past four years.
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Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei and the Tigers will look to take a step closer to returning to The Associated Press Top 25 when they face Pitt on Saturday.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney are looking for answers after dropping out of The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2014.

Clemson unranked and seeking answers

CLEMSON - Clemson is struggling to score points, is no longer a contender for the national title and has fallen out of the Top 25. It marks an end to the Tigers' domination of opponents, being part of the national picture and in the rankings for …

Clemson safety Tyler Venables (12) drops an interception during the Tigers' 19-13 win over Boston College on Saturday in Clemson. Clemson dropped out of the AP Top 25 for the first time since '14 this week.

Iowa up to No. 3; Clemson out of Top 25 first time since '14

Iowa is gearing up for its biggest home game since the 1980s, Cincinnati has its highest ranking in 12 years and Clemson is on the outside looking in at The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 2014. Alabama and Georgia …

Clemson running back Kobe Pace (20) breaks away for a touchdown the Tigers' 19-13 win over Boston College on Saturday in Clemson.

No. 25 Clemson escapes Boston College with 19-13 victory

CLEMSON — Clemson defensive end K.J. Henry wasn't too worried as Boston College moved downfield in the final minute. “The defense, we're some fighters,” Henry said. “We're …

Lakewood's Divon Woods and the Gators face off against Crestwood on Friday.

Sumter County matchup between Crestwood, Lakewood highlights 5 Things to Watch This Week

1. CRESTWOOD, LAKEWOOD MEET IN SUMTER COUNTY, REGION MATCHUPCrestwood is set to host Lakewood in a matchup of Sumter County and Region VI-3A rivals on Friday as the two teams jockey for playoff …

Clemson head coach Brad Brownell, right, has received a contract extension that ties him to the Tigers through 2025-26 season.

Clemson's Brownell receives contract extension, raise

Clemson men's basketball coach Brad Brownell has recieved a two-year contract extension that will tie him to the Tigers through the 2025-26 season. Brownell is the program's all-time victories leader with a 201-149 record over 11 seasons. The …

North Carolina State's Savion Jackson (90) tackles Clemson's D.J. Uiagalelei (5) as the left leg of Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) gets caught with North Carolina State's Tanner Ingle (10) also defending during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday.

Clemson falls to No. 25 in AP poll, snapping top-10 streak

Clemson tumbled to No. 25 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, snapping its streak of 97 straight weeks in the top 10. The Tigers (2-2) lost for the second time this season Saturday - falling in double overtime to North …

THE ASSOCIATED PRESSClemson's D.J. Uiagalelei (5) stiff arms North Carolina State's Jakeen Harris (6) during the second half of their eventual double-overtime loss to the Wolfpack in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sept. 25.

Troubled Tigers: Clemson sliding from ACC, national picture

CLEMSON - The early warning signs at Clemson have turned into a desperate call for help for the 25th-ranked Tigers. The team, which opened at No. 3 in the preseason, has lost twice in September for the first time since 2014 - all but ending its …

North Carolina State's Cory Durden (48) grabs a hold of Clemson's D.J. Uiagalelei (5) for a sack during the first half of the matchup the Wolfpack would ultimately win in double overtime on Sept. 25 in Raleigh, N.C.

NC State holds on in double OT, stuns No. 9 Clemson 27-21

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina State forced D.J. Uiagalelei into a fourth-down incompletion in the second overtime to beat ninth-ranked Clemson 27-21 on Saturday, an outcome that shakes up the …

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) fumbles as he is hit by Georgia Tech defenders in the second half of their NCAA college football matchup on Sept. 18 in Clemson.

No. 9 Clemson tries to solve offensive woes at NC State

Ninth-ranked Clemson hasn't looked much like the high-scoring juggernaut of recent years. That either has the six-time reigning Atlantic Coast Conference champions as vulnerable as they've been in a long time or set to break loose for a big …

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) and the No. 9 Tigers are still trying to find answers offensively three games into the season.

No. 9 Clemson's offensive attack struggles to find end zone

CLEMSON - No. 9 Clemson can't find the end zone, something that had come so easily for the Tigers the past few seasons. Clemson (2-1, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) was among top five in points scored from 2018-20, averaging almost 44 points a …

Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) runs for a touchdown during the Tigers' 14-8 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday in Clemson.

No. 6 Clemson uses goal-line stand to hold off Georgia Tech

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney sees a championship group on defense. His offense? That's another matter. Swinney said the Tigers' attack is closer to its strong past than it …

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney will look to continue his dominance over Georgia Tech when the No. 6 Tigers host the Yellow Jackets on Saturday.

No. 6 Clemson hopes to continue dominance of Georgia Tech

CLEMSON - No. 6 Clemson is looking for some consistency on offense. Facing Georgia Tech the past few years has typically helped the Tigers find it. Clemson (1-1) has won the past six games in the series, the past three in dominant fashion …

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei and the No. 6 Tigers host Georgia Tech on Saturday.

College Football Picks: Big Ten gets 5 big tests in Week 3

This week it is the Big Ten that gets an opportunity to make a statement. The Pac-12 was in the spotlight last week, and while the conference as a whole didn't fare well going 3-5 in nonconference games against FBS opponents, Oregon's upset at …

Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) and the Tigers are one of several ACC teams that are looking to bounce back after iffy performances against Power 5 teams to open the 2021 season.

ACC looking to improve shaky performance in Power 5 matchups

Atlantic Coast Conference teams have some work to do when they step up in competition and play football programs from other Power Five leagues. Through two weeks of the season, some ACC teams have expectedly dominated lower division programs, but …

Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy pressures South Carolina State quarterback Corey Fields (2) during the Tigers'49-3 win on Saturday in Clemson.

No. 6 Clemson leaning on defense early in the season

CLEMSON - Clemson's defense has come out strong this season and may provide the sixth-ranked Tigers their best path toward staying on top in the Atlantic Coast Conference while their offense gets untracked. Clemson hasn't allowed a touchdown …

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