BLACKSBURG, VA. - Capped off by fourth quarter interceptions by Dorian O’Daniel and Austin Bryant, the No. 2 Clemson Tigers defeated the No. 12 Virginia Tech Hokies 31-17 at Lane Stadium on Saturday night.
Running back Travis Etienne, a freshman, ran for over 100 yards and two scores last Saturday against Boston College. He's now rushed for four touchdowns this season, averaging 36.3 yards per rush on those scores (second-most in the FBS).
The 2018 Tiger baseball schedule features 33 home games, three games at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C., and a game against Georgia at North Augusta, S.C. Clemson's 56-game schedule begins February 16 at 4 p.m., with the first of three games against William & Mary at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. All game times for the 2018 season are subject to change.
Seniors Jason Wright and Oliver Shannon scored off assists from fellow seniors Diego Campos and Michael Melvin to propel the No. 6 Clemson Tigers past the Charlotte 49ers 4-1 on Tuesday night at Historic Riggs Field. With the win, Clemson improved to 8-1-0 overall, while Charlotte fell to 3-2-2 on the year.
One year after facing off for the ACC Title, Clemson and Virginia Tech could be on a collision course once again for the conference championship. But before either can approach an Atlantic or Coastal crown, they'll square off in the regular season Saturday night in Blacksburg.
Deshaun Watson lost for the first time as a starting quarterback in the NFL, but shined leading a Texans offensive attack that battled the defending Super Bowl champs to the final minute. New England defeated Houston 36-33.
Four fourth-quarter touchdowns led the No. 2 Clemson Tigers to a 34-7 win over the Boston College Eagles on Saturday afternoon at Death Valley. With the win, Clemson remained undefeated at 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the ACC, while Boston College dropped to 1-3 on the year and 0-2 in conference play.
Dabo Swinney saw his Tigers come together in all three phases of the game in the fourth quarter, working past a worn down Boston College team, and using a 27-0 run in the final 12 minutes to power their 34-7 win over the Eagles.
Clemson starting placekicker Greg Huegel suffered a torn ACL on a field goal attempt on the last play of practice Wednesday evening and will be lost for the season.
Freshman defensive end Logan Rudolph suffered a shoulder injury in practice on Tuesday and will undergo season ending surgery on a date to be determined Head Coach Dabo Swinney made the announcement after practice on Wednesday evening.
All around Clemson's football facility hangs banners and signs displaying the Tigers' motto: "The best is standard". Dabo Swinney's team is practicing what they preach entering their week four ACC home opener against Boston College, coming fresh off their 47-21 win in their conference opener over Louisville.
Following their second top 15 win in a row, three Clemson Tigers earned weekly All-Conference honors via the ACC Sports Media Association. Quarterback Kelly Bryant, offensive lineman Taylor Hearn, and punter Will Spiers were all celebrated for their play in Kentucky Saturday night in their 47-21 victory over Louisville.
Tanner Dieterich’s first goal of the season broke a scoreless tie in the 60th minute and was all the No. 10 Clemson Tigers needed to defeat the Boston College Eagles 1-0 at Historic Riggs Field on Friday night. With the win, the Tigers move to 5-1-0 overall with a 1-1-0 record in conference play, while the Eagles fall to 2-4-0 overall and 0-2-0 in the ACC.
The 2018 Tigers begin fall practice on Friday afternoon at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. Third-year head coach Monte Lee, who led the Tigers to 42 wins and their second straight regional host in 2017, has 19 returning lettermen.
When #3 Clemson faces off with #14 Louisville Saturday on ABC Columbia at 8 p.m., the Tigers will be riding a three-game win streak over the Cardinals.