Clemson senior defensive end Andre Branch and junior linebacker Tig Willard headline a list of eight players named as the ACC Football Players of the Week by the Atlantic Coast Conference on Monday.

In this week's new polls, Clemson moves up to #8. The Gamecocks drop to #14 in the Coaches' Poll, #18 in the Associated Press Top 25.

Tajh Boyd directed another efficient offense and the Tigers' defense turned in its best effort of the season in Clemson's first road game, a 23-3 victory against No. 11 Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Clemson's almost done with the killer stretch coach Dabo Swinney called the "schedule of champions." Right now, it's the Tigers who've stood tallest of all.

Clemson will kick off its October 8th home game against Boston College at 3 p.m. The game will be televised on the Raycom Sports Network.

Both major programs in the state of South Carolina are in the top 15 of this week's college football rankings. USC is 10th in the new Associated Press poll, 9th in the Coaches' poll. Clemson rockets up eight spots to 13th in the AP poll. The Tigers are 15th in the Coaches' poll.

No. 21 Clemson knocked off a ranked opponent for the second straight week as Tajh Boyd threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in a 35-30 victory over No. 11 Florida State on Saturday.

Clemson jumped into this week's new Associated Press Top 25 college football poll at #21 after ending Auburn's 17-game winning streak Saturday. This Saturday's match-up in Death Valley against #11 Florida St. will kickoff at 3:30 on ESPN.

No. 21 Auburn's luck ended Saturday along with its 17-game winning streak as Clemson piled up 624 yards in beating the defending national champions 38-24.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney got a text message Monday from Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn. Malzahn suggested Clemson should spot Auburn seven points as repayment for helping Swinney find his new offensive coordinator, Chad Morris.

Tajh Boyd threw three touchdowns and Andre Ellington ran for 165 yards as Clemson held on for a 35-27 victory over Wofford on Saturday.

Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney is excited about Quarterback Tajh Boyd's performance Saturday against Troy, but sees room for improvement. See Video

The Southeastern Conference says it has accepted Texas A&M's application to the league, but the move is being held up because a Big 12 school has threatened legal action if the Aggies leave.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says he is comfortable leaning on his freshman as he tries to turn the Tigers around.

Tajh Boyd was 20-for-30 for 264 yards and three touchdowns in his debut as Clemson's starter, leading the Tigers to a 43-19 season-opening win over Troy on Saturday.

Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney is excited about the addition of offensive coordinator Chad Morris, Swinney says the entire coaching staff is working well together.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has a sneaky good feeling about his Tigers this season. Swinney told his players this week that they're capable of special things this fall after coming off their first losing season since 1998. Swinney likes his team's attitude and preparations for the year, which starts Saturday at Death Valley against Troy.

Clemson has sold about 1,000 fewer season tickets this football season.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said suspended receiver Joe Craig will return to practice Thursday, but could face additional penalties, including suspension from games.

Clemson's first-team defense was much improved from last Wednesday, thanks to the play of senior Andre Branch in a scrimmage at Memorial Stadium on Saturday morning.

Clemson center Dalton Freeman says the Tigers have worked hard this preseason to learn the fast-paced offense of new coordinator Chad Morris. The Tigers went from scoring a school record 436 points in 2009 to averaging about a touchdown less last fall in a 6-7 season. That was Clemson's first losing mark since 1998.

Clemson University President James Barker says the school is not changing leagues, despite reports the Tigers might head to the Southeastern Conference. Barker said Saturday that the Tigers have no discussions with the SEC.

Clemson held its fifth practice of the preseason, but its first in full gear on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers worked for two-and-a-half hours under a hot sun, but with comfortable humidity. The Tigers are preparing for the season opener against Troy on September 3.

The Clemson football team practiced for two-and-half hours as they prepare for the season opener on September 3 against Troy.