South Carolina's defense and its line of NFL standouts the past five years are big reasons for the unprecedented run of success against rival Clemson. And while defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, linebacker D.J. Swearinger and cornerback Stephon Gilmore won't suit up this time, the Gamecocks' defense is finding that familiar form at exactly the right time to try for a sixth straight win over the 23rd-ranked Tigers (8-3) on Saturday.

Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris has had a wild run of success the past four seasons — except against rival South Carolina. The 23rd-ranked Tigers (8-3) have set scoring in two of the previous three seasons since Morris arrived in January 2011 and averaged almost 38 points a game, yet they struggle against the Gamecocks (6-5).

The seventh-seeded Clemson men’s soccer team edged No. 25 Coastal Carolina 2-1 Monday night in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Historic Riggs Field. The Tigers advance to the Round of 16 for the first time since 2006 and for the 23rd time in program history. Tonight’s win was the first NCAA Tournament win for Clemson since 2006. Clemson faces North Carolina at Historic Riggs Field on Sunday, Nov. 30. Clemson improved to 12-6-3 on the season with the win.

Trailing 56-52 at the under-four media timeout, Clemson rallied for a 64-61 triumph over LSU to win the fourth place game at the Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The ACC’s Tigers improved to 3-2 overall and went 2-1 in the event, while LSU fell to 3-2, leaving the tournament with a 1-2 mark.

Clemson and LSU engage in a battle of ACC & SEC Tigers on Monday in the consolation side of the Paradise Jam at 4 p.m. in St. Thomas.

Tonight’s men’s soccer match between No. 7 Clemson and No. 25 Coastal Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Tournament has been postponed due to inclement weather and unplayable field conditions. The match has been rescheduled for Monday night, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. at Historic Riggs Field.

Late Saturday night, the 2014 version of the Carolina-Clemson rivalry finally got a game time. The Gamecocks and Tigers will kick off just after noon this Saturday in Death Valley. ESPN will air the game.

Click to watch Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney's postgame comments from Clemson's 28-0 win over Georgia State Saturday in Death Valley.

Freshman Tyshon Dye rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns as Clemson bounced back from its loss to Georgia Tech last week with a 28-0 win over Georgia State on Saturday.

Clemson freshman Donte Grantham called time out when the Tigers didn't have any and Jarvis Davis made two late free throws to capitalize and give Gardner-Webb a 72-70 victory in the first round of the Paradise Jam on Friday.

The seventh ranked and seventh seeded Clemson men’s soccer team will host Coastal Carolina this Sunday night in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The match kicks off at 7 p.m. at Historic Riggs Field and will be broadcast live on ESPN3.

The #2 South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team defeated the Clemson Tigers 99-41 Thursday at Colonial Life Arena.

Clemson defensive end Vic Beasley is one of four finalists for the 2014 Lombardi Award.

Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney denied reports that he is interested in the Florida Gators coaching position.

Steve Spurrier avoided more talk about his future at his weekly press conference Tuesday to preview Saturday's final home game of the season against South Alabama. Spurrier was asked if he'd made a final decision on coaching next season, he referred to a statement he made two weeks ago saying the plan was for him to come back for the 2015. The Ball Coach was also asked to clarify his Clemson comments from the Florida postgame press conference last Saturday. Click to watch those comments.

Clutch shooting from the free throw line and three-point line propelled Winthrop to a 77-74 victory over Clemson in Littlejohn Coliseum on Monday. The Tigers struggled in both areas, conversely, and fell to 1-1 on the season. The Eagles moved to 2-0 on the young season.

Carolina and Clemson fans will have to continue to put their plans on hold for the annual rivalry football game. Monday ESPN declared game time for the Nov. 29th match-up in Death Valley will not be announced until after this Saturday's games.

The Clemson men’s soccer team hosts a second round match in the NCAA Tournament at Historic Riggs Field on Sunday, Nov. 23. The Tigers learned on Monday afternoon that they are the No. 7 National Seed, have a first-round bye, and will face the winner of the Nov. 20 match between Florida Gulf Coast and Coastal Carolina. Sunday’s game is scheduled for 7 p.m., and ticket information will be available on ClemsonTigers.com soon.

Head Coach Jack Leggett announced the signing of 10 players to the program Monday. Associate Head Coach Dan Pepicelli and Assistant Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Bradley LeCroy along with Leggett all had a hand in signing the class, whose members are slated to wear a Tiger uniform starting in the 2016 season.

Clemson (1-0) vs. Winthrop (1-0) Date: Monday, Nov. 14 Tipoff: 7:04 p.m. Arena: Littlejohn Coliseum (10,000) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: RSN (Wes Durham-pbp; Dan Bonner-color) • Clemson and Winthrop renew its in-state series for the first time since 2011-12. The Tigers have won nine of 10 meetings against the Eagles.

Head Coach Dabo Swinney received good news from his medical staff Sunday night. Freshman quarterback Deshaun Watson and senior offensive guard David Beasley do not have major injuries and could return this season. Watson has a sprained LCL and a bone bruise, while Beasley was diagnosed with Patellar tendon inflammation. Both were injured in Clemson’s loss at Georgia Tech on Saturday. Watson went out in the first quarter with Clemson ahead 3-0. “We received some great news tonight,” said Swinney. “Both players are not seriously injured, something we feared Saturday. They are listed day-to-day and their status will be evaluated later this week.”