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Watson, Clemson claim ACC title and await playoff berth

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney raises the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football trophy, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. Clemson defeated Virginia Tech 42-35. (AP Photo/Chris O’ Meara) ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Deshaun Watson’s mission is not over. The Heisman Trophy hopeful and third-ranked Clemson Tigers are ready to return to the College Football Playoff and try…

No. 3 Clemson Meets No. 4 Denver in Elite Eight Friday

NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal Match Information Who: No. 3 Clemson Tigers (14-3-5) vs. No. 4 Denver (19-0-3) When: Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Historic Riggs Field, Clemson, S.C. Watch: ESPN3 (http://es.pn/2gFheQa) Live Stats: NCAA.com (http://on.ncaa.com/2g6Hi6E) Follow: @ClemsonMSoccer on Twitter and Instagram Clemson Notes: Clemson (14-3-5) advanced to the Elite Eight after a 3-1 victory over Albany on Sunday night. Austen Burnikel tallied two goals in the…

Clemson Women Host Maine Friday at 5 p.m.

Game Information vs. Maine: Who: Maine Black Bears (3-4) at Clemson Tigers (7-0) When: Friday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. Where: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, S.C. TV: ACC Network Extra (http://es.pn/2gEr6tj) Radio: WCCP (http://bit.ly/1NT0HAo) Live Stats: ClemsonTigers.com (http://statb.us/b/145250) Follow: Twitter & Instagram: @ClemsonWBB   Clemson Notes: ·         Clemson (7-0) defeated Loyola (Chicago) 61-40 on Nov. 24 and Wright State (75-51) on…

Sammy Watkins Expected to Play Sunday Against the Raiders

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (ESPN) — Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan and offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn seemed confident that receiver Sammy Watkins will play Sunday against the Oakland Raiders, but just how much he’ll play has yet to be determined. Watkins returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis after trainers held him out Wednesday because of foot soreness. “He looked…

Clemson’s Brooks Named Assistant Coach of the Year by AFCA

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson Associate Head Coach and Defensive Tackles Coach Dan Brooks has been named the National Assistant Coach of the Year for the Football Bowl Subdivision by the American Football Coaches Association. The Assistant Coach of the Year award was first presented in 1997 and was created to honor assistant coaches who excel in community service, commitment…

Clemson Takes on Nebraska in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

GAMEDAY SETUP Clemson (3-2) vs. Nebraska (4-2) Date: Wednesday, Nov. 30 Tipoff: 9 p.m. Arena: Littlejohn Coliseum (9,000) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: ESPNU (Rich Hollenberg-pbp; Dino Gaudio-color) • Clemson and Nebraska meet for the first time in history as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The Tigers are 9-7 all-time in the event and are in search of their…

Clemson improves to #3 in College Football Playoff Rankings

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson improved to No. 3 in the College Football Playoff Poll released on Tuesday evening.  Clemson was fourth last week, but moved up a spot after defeating rival South Carolina 56-7 in an impressive performance last Saturday.  It was the largest margin of victory for Clemson in the series since 1900 and the largest margin of…