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Clemson improves to #3 in College Football Playoff Rankings

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson improved to No. 3 in the College Football Playoff Poll released on Tuesday evening.  Clemson was fourth last week, but moved up a spot after defeating rival South Carolina 56-7 in an impressive performance last…

Dabo Blames Media for Allegations of Racial Slurs

[gtxvideo vid='Wn4Oy5Rc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Wn4Oy5Rc.jpg' vtitle='Dabo Blames Media for Allegations of Racial Slurs'] Dabo Swinney wasted no time expressing his opinion on Clemson players allegedly using racial slurs against the Gamecocks in the Tigers' 56-7 win over Carolina Saturday night in Clemson.…

WATCH: Clemson Out for Back-to-Back ACC Titles

[gtxvideo vid='mzAZqH7f' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mzAZqH7f.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Clemson Out for Back-to-Back ACC Titles'] The Clemson Tigers have yet to win consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference championships since the 1988 season. As Dabo Swinney works to earn a third league title under his watch, the…

Carolina Calls with Frank Martin Starts Wednesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - Carolina Calls with Gamecock men's basketball coach Frank Martin begins on Wednesday, Nov. 30, and kicks off a full line-up of radio shows for the 2016-17 campaign. Carolina Calls with Frank Martin will be live…

Irmo's McCaskill, Kurtz Tabbed MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalists

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Gamecock women’s soccer standouts Savannah McCaskill and Kaleigh Kurtz have been tabbed semifinalists for the 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy, the NSCAA announced on Tuesday afternoon. South Carolina was one of four schools to boast two semifinalists…

2017 Clemson Baseball Schedule Announced

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - The 2017 Tiger baseball schedule features 35 home games, 29 games against 2016 NCAA Tournament teams and three games at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C. Clemson's 56-game schedule begins February 17 with a three-game series against…

Clemson's Lawrence Named ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year

GREENSBORO, N.C. (ACC) – Florida State redshirt freshman quarterback Deondre Francois has been voted the 2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA). Clemson freshman tackle Dexter Lawrence was voted the ACC Defensive…

Coates Named SEC Player of the Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – For the second time in as many weeks, South Carolina senior forward Alaina Coates was named SEC Player of the Week, the league announced today. The Irmo, S.C., native led the offense in both games last week…

ACC Football Championship Game Policies Released

ORLANDO, FL (ACC) – Mirroring what is in place for Florida Citrus Sports events at Camping World Stadium, a ‘clear bag’ policy will be enforced at the 2016 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game and ACC FanFest. Fans are strongly encouraged…

Venables Finalist for Broyles Award

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Clemson Defensive Coordinator Brent Venables is one of five finalists for the 2016 Frank Broyles Award.  The honor is presented each year to the top assistant coach in college football. Venables is joined on the list of finalists…

Gamecocks Announce Martin's Math Club

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID)- The SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) today announced “Martin’s Math Club,” a partnership with University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin and the University of South Carolina Athletics Department. Martin, a former high…

Frank Martin's Comments on the Death of Fidel Castro

USC Men's Basketball head coach Frank Martin has a family tree with deep roots tied to Cuba. While he was born in the United States, his grandparents and parents fled their homeland under the reign of…

Gamecocks Enter AP Basketball Poll at 20

Kentucky and Villanova remain the top two teams in The Associated Press college basketball poll while Baylor made the week's biggest jump, from No. 20 to ninth. The Kentucky Wildcats (6-0) received 40 first-place votes Monday from the 65-member national…

Sindarius Thornwell Named SEC Player Of The Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - South Carolina senior guard Sindarius Thornwell has been named SEC Player of the Week after leading the Gamecocks to two wins over ranked opponents last week in No. 25/24 Michigan and No. 18/16 Syracuse. The…

Nine Tigers Named First-team All-ACC

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Nine Clemson players, five on offense and four on defense, were named first-team All-ACC by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association on Monday.  Sixteen of Clemson’s starting 22 were named to one of the three teams or the…

South Carolina Baseball Announces 2017 Schedule

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina baseball has announced the 2017 schedule that features 36 home games at Founders Park as well as 18 games against 2016 NCAA Regional teams.  The Gamecocks open the season on Friday, Feb. 17…

Clemson Continues Dancing to The Elite Eight

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC)- The third-ranked Clemson men’s soccer team advances to the Elite Eight for the second-straight year after defeating Albany, 3-1 at Historic Riggs Field on Sunday night. Clemson improves to (14-3-5), and Albany finishes the season (13-6-2) overall. The…

Gamecocks Top No. 4/4 Louisville 83-59 in Sunday’s Top-Five Battle

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (USC SID)– Fueled by 17 points each from juniors A’ja Wilson and Allisha Gray and senior Alaina Coates, No. 3/3 South Carolina posted a convincing 83-59 win over No. 4/4 Louisville in Sunday’s top-five battle at the Basketball…

Clemson Jumps to #3 in Newest AP Poll

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- South Florida and Pittsburgh were among six teams to enter The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, matching a record for the Top 25 era. USF and Pitt are tied for No. 24. No. 17 Stanford, No.…

Clemson Soccer Welcomes Albany for Sweet 16 Matchup Sunday

NCAA Tournament Third Round Match Information Who: No. 3 Clemson Tigers (13-3-5) vs. University of Albany (13-5-2) When: Sunday, Nov. 27 at 6:00 p.m. Where: Historic Riggs Field, Clemson, S.C. Watch: ESPN3 (http://es.pn/2foPpxm) Live Stats: NCAA.com (http://bit.ly/2gHjjyX) Follow: @ClemsonMSoccer on Twitter and Instagram Clemson Notes: Clemson…

Sunday Top-Five Battle Set for USC and Lousiville

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- No. 3/3 South Carolina continues its tough early schedule on Sunday with a 1 p.m. showdown against No. 4/4 Louisville in the Basketball Hall of Fame Challenge in Springfield, Mass. Televised nationally on ESPN2, the game features two…

Clemson Controls Palmetto Bowl over Frustrated USC

After winning their third-straight state title in blowout fashion 56-7, Clemson continues on towards further championship goals. After Will Muschamp's debut in the rivalry, the Gamecocks look ahead to bowl season and next season, waiting a…

Dabo Swinney's Post Game After Third-Straight Win vs. USC

Following his team's 56-7 victory over their rival Gamecocks, hear Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney's post game press conference by clicking the video above from ABC Columbia Sports. Coach touches on his team's performance against Carolina,…

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