Clemson tight end Dwayne Allen has been named to the Football Writers Association All-American team.

Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins has been named National Freshman of the Year by Rivals.com. Additionally, Watkins was named a first-team All-American on the site’s overall team, and a first-team freshman All-American. Watkins was the only freshman nationally to be named first-team All-American by Rivals.

Clemson junior tight end Dwayne Allen was the recipient of the John Mackey Award Thursday evening at the Home Depot College Football Awards show in Orlando, FL.

Two defensive ends from the Palmetto State have been named to the 2011 Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America team. South Carolina defensive end Melvin Ingram made the first team defense. Clemson defensive end Andre Branch made the second team defense.

Clemson's Dabo Swinney says "cheese" for a Orange Bowl preview press conference in South Florida. Tim Hill has that story as part of Wednesday's sportscast on the ABC Columbia News at 11.

Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris won't only be sticking around as the Tigers offensive coordinator next season, but will now become the highest paid assistant in the country. Morris' new deal is worth up to $1.3 million.

Chad Morris has agreed to a new contact to remain at Clemson as the football program’s offensive coordinator. The terms of the agreement will be released at a later date by Athletic Director Terry Don Phillips.

Anthony Gill hit a tiebreaking 3-pionter with 1:19 left and Bruce Ellington and Malik Cooke had clinching free throws to lift South Carolina to a 58-55 victory over Clemson on Sunday.

Clemson reserve tailback Mike Bellamy has been suspended for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game for violating team rules.

Clemson, S.C. (Clemson Athletics) —Former Clemson All-ACC defensive tackle and NFL Pro Bowl player Chester McGlockton died in California on Wednesday morning. He was 42 years old.

Clemson, S.C. (WOLO) -- Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris has been rumored to perhaps move on and become the next offensive coordinator at Ohio State.

Andre Young had 19 points, T.J. Sapp added 13 off the bench and Clemson pounded host Iowa 71-55 Tuesday night.

Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins has been named the ACC Rookie of the Year by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. Watkins had 43 of the 45 votes in becoming Clemson's first ACC Rookie of the Year since James Davis in 2005.

CLEMSON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Clemson will try to win its first ACC championship since 1991 on Saturday when the Tigers face 5th ranked Virginia Tech. Clemson defeated the Hokies 23-3 on October 1 in Blacksburg.

Five Clemson players were named first-team All-ACC, including four on the offensive side of the ball according to the all-conference team released by the Atlantic Coast Conference on Monday. Clemson had five first-team players, more than any other school, and nine selections over the two teams, also more than any other school.

Milton Jennings had career highs with 22 points and 14 rebounds as Clemson broke a two-game losing streak with a 59-49 victory over Furman on Friday night.

Jadeveon Clowney practiced on Thursday with his Gamecock football team, but it's uncertain if the freshman defensive end will play vs. Clemson on Saturday.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Bragging rights for South Carolina fans and Clemson fans are on the line Saturday night as the Gamecock look to defeat the Tigers for the third time in a row.

Chris Gradnigo tipped in his own miss as the buzzer sounded to push unbeaten Coastal Carolina past Clemson 60-59 on Tuesday night.

CLEMSON, S.C. (WOLO) -- In his Tuesday press conference, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney had no problem reminding the media of South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier's age.

South Carolina took advantage of ball movement on offense and aggressive defense to earn a 65-48 win over Clemson in women’s basketball action at Littlejohn Coliseum Thursday night.

Clemson sophomore quarterback Tajh Boyd has eight interceptions during the 2011 season. In the first eight games he three just three. In the last two games against Georgia Tech and Wake Forest, Boyd has thrown five.

Clemson freshman receiver Adam Humphries will most likely see some additional time this weekend at N.C. State if the Tigers are without star wideout and ACC receiving leader Sammy Watkins

Dabo Swinney spoke to his players about NBA star Michael Jordan and how he lived up to expectations in packed stadiums whether it was the season opener or a meaningless late-season game. Swinney wants the Tigers (9-1, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) to carry the same mentality into North Carolina State (5-5, 2-4) on Saturday.