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Clemson Spring: Tigers seeking players to make big-time plays on revived offense

Apr. 05, 2024 15:01 PM EDT

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Garrett Riley sees what he wants most from the Clemson offense this spring — lots of players making big plays. The Tigers second-year offensive coordinator believes that will continue into the regular season after a year of false starts, miscues and struggles...

Alabama and Clemson are known for their football prowess. They face off for a spot in the Final Four

Mar. 29, 2024 20:45 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alabama and Clemson facing off on a Saturday? Sounds like a matchup that ought to be happening on a football field in the fall, or perhaps in January with a national title at stake. Now, they're clashing during March Madness for a first-ever spot in the Final Four. ...

Clemson, Swinney hoping to build off 5-game winning streak to finish 2023

Feb. 28, 2024 19:07 PM EST

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney challenged his team to finish a spiraling season strong and the Tigers complied, ending with five straight victories. Swinney now wants his players to keep pushing forward as Clemson opened spring workouts Wednesday. ...

Football powers converge to support South Carolina athlete compensation bill

Feb. 06, 2024 16:45 PM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney, South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and Coastal Carolina football coach Tim Beck all came together at the Statehouse to urge lawmakers to pass a law allowing their schools to directly compensate their athletes. The...

Clemson gives raises to seven assistant football coaches

Feb. 02, 2024 12:03 PM EST

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin received a $550,000 raise on Friday, increasing his salary to $1.4 million a year. Defensive tackles coach Nick Eason got a raise of $300,000 to $1.1 million, giving Dabo Swinney's staff three assistants earning more...