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No. 2 Clemson tops USC, 56-35 for fifth-straight win in rivalry

Completing its seventh undefeated regular season in school history, the No. 2/2 Clemson football team defeated in-state rival South Carolina, 56-35, on a cold and foggy Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. With the win, the Tigers’ fifth straight in the series, Clemson improved to 12-0 overall, while South Carolina moved to 6-5 on the year. 

WATCH: Buddy Pough addresses future at SC State

After Saturday’s 21-17 loss to NC Central, SC State head coach Buddy Pough addressed his future with the football program. Last season, Pough was given a one-year extension on his contract through the end of this football season, which means the Bulldogs have two options: re-sign the 17-year head coach or let him go.

Rivalry Weekend is here: USC and Clemson fans are ready

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s rivalry week in the Palmetto State as Carolina and Clemson fans gear up for the Palmetto Bowl Saturday night. The University of South Carolina kicked things off Monday with a pep rally at the annual Tiger Burn. The tradition dates back more than a century. Clemson fans marked rivalry week with Cocky’s funeral, Friday evening in…