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Clemson Offensive Coordinator Options

With the transfer portal opening on Friday, January 2nd, Clemson is now racing to find an offensive coordinator. I would expect a coordinator to be announced by then or shortly thereafter. It would have been ideal to begin this process sooner, and there have likely been some feelers put out to candidates, but it seems […]

24 days ago | 0 reads

Clemson vs. Penn State:Tigers Fall to the Nittany Lions 22-10

Clemson and Penn State met today in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. When I told my wife what bowl game we were playing in she said “What the hell is that?” and I laughed hard. How far we have fallen. Both teams had high hopes at the beginning of the season, but things just […]

27 days ago | 0 reads

Pinstripe Bowl Preview: Clemson Takes on Penn State

Can the Tigers Close Out 2025 on a High Note? Happy Holidays STS! I hope it has been and will continue to be a blessed and joyful time for all who take the time to visit our site and make what we do possible. Bowl season is upon us (and not upon the Gamecocks!), so […]

28 days ago | 0 reads

Scouting Report – Penn State Nittany Lions

Bowl season. It’s hard to tell what exactly you are going to get in these games with opt-outs, new faces getting playing time, questions of motivation, etc. This preview is of the full Penn State team’s 2025 season. So, let’s take it with a grain of salt and take it from what it arguably is… […]

29 days ago | 0 reads

ACC Basketball Power Rankings

ACC teams are putting a wrap on the non-conference portion of their basketball schedules. As such, it is a perfect time to check-in and see how the ACC is looking before conference games begin. We’ll start at the bottom and count our way up. 18. Boston College 17. Pittsburgh 16. Georgia Tech 15. Florida State […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Clemson Basketball Holds on to Defeat Cincinnati in Greenville

Clemson Gets to 10-3 Ahead of ACC Play The Tiger fans gathered in the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville held their collective breaths as Cincy’s Day Day Thomas’s fading 3 pointer bounced away, securing a 68-65 victory for Clemson. This game certainly felt like an easy Sunday afternoon at the park during a dominant […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Clemson Basketball Preview: Cincinnati Bearcats

Before you hit the holiday break and travel to see friends and family, we’ve got one more game for the Clemson Tigers (9-3) this weekend against the Cincinnati Bearcats (6-4). The contest will be held in Greenville’s Bon Secours Wellness Arena, about 40 minutes from the Clemson campus, for. Expect a heavy population of orange […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

What Is EPA, and Why It Matters in College Football

In my article about what kind of teams beat Clemson this year, I dipped my toes into the world of EPA.  In a previous life, I was an engineer and loved data.  I had heard of EPA, but didn’t know much about it.  So, I did a fair amount of research. What I did not […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Palmetto State Sweep: Tigers Claim Hoops Bragging Rights

For the Clemson faithful, the Palmetto Series isn’t just another non-conference game, it’s a measuring stick of the university’s achievements for the year as a whole. Just 17 days ago, Clemson’s football team marched into Columbia and silenced Williams-Brice Stadium with a gritty win, reclaiming momentum in the Palmetto State’s fiercest feud. On Tuesday night, […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Clemson Basketball Preview: South Carolina Gamecocks

Date: Tuesday, Dec 16Tip Time: 7:00 PMGame Location: Clemson, SC – Littlejohn ColiseumTV: ESPN2 Gauging Clemson So Far I predicted Clemson to finish 22-8 (12-6) and make the NCAA tournament. With the loss to BYU, Clemson is now one game behind my projected pace. Thankfully it is just one game, because on Saturday it was near catastrophe against […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Clemson Survives Mercer 70-63

The Tiger defense stifled Mercer’s offense over the final ten minutes to power Clemson to a much-needed victory over the Bears on Saturday, improving to 8-3 ahead of a pivotal showdown with South Carolina on Tuesday. Clemson was led in scoring by Dillon Hunter with 15 points and Nick Davidson, who added 12 points on […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Clemson Basketball Preview: Tigers Host Mercer

Clemson Looking to Bounce Back after Two Difficult Losses “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Those famous words from Charles Dickens sums up the last two outings for Clemson’s men’s basketball team who dropped two close quad 1 games to Alabama and BYU. Both of those games featured extended […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Tigers Let 22-Point Lead Slip in Heartbreaker Against BYU

For 20 minutes, Clemson (7-3) looked every bit the giant slayer. The Tigers bullied No. 10 BYU (8-1) on the boards, locked down defensively, and sprinted to the locker room with the confidence of a team that wanted the game more and was executing at a lethal pace. But what followed was a collapse that […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Tigers vs Lions: Clemson Bowl Game Announced

Clemson will face Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl on December 27th. After rallying to close out the season with four straight wins, Clemson will be rewarded with its first appearance in the Pinstripe Bowl, located in New York City’s Yankee Stadium. The showdown will be televised on ABC at noon. The narrative surrounding this […]

about 2 months ago | 8 reads

Clemson Basketball: B.Y.U. Preview

But first, word from our sponsor... We’re excited to share that our sponsor, Section 103, has added a Clemson apparel collection to their expanding roster of southern-based schools. Section 103 offers shirt designs based on Clemson traditions, and you can tell they are dialed into what makes Clemson special. Not only do they offer classic designs […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Clemson Heads to Bright Lights of New York and the Pinstripe Bowl

Section 103 We’re excited to share that our sponsor, Section 103, has added a Clemson apparel collection. Section 103 offers shirt designs based on Clemson traditions, and you can tell they are dialed into what makes Clemson special. Not only do they offer classic designs based on Cadence Count and Howard’s Rock, but they also […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Clemson Comeback Falls Short Against Prolific Alabama Offense

The Good News We’re excited to share that our sponsor, Section 103, has added a Clemson apparel collection. Section 103 offers shirt designs based on Clemson traditions, and you can tell they are dialed into what makes Clemson special. Not only do they offer classic designs based on Cadence Count and Howard’s Rock, but they […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Clemson Basketball: Alabama Preview

But first, a word from our sponsors… Shakin’ the Southland is proud to announce that we’re partnering with Section 103 apparel this basketball season. Section 103 was founded in Atlanta in 2021 by a Georgia Tech grad. Since its inception, Section 103 has focused on providing exceptional quality at a reasonable price. Today, they’re adding […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Palmetto Bowl: By The Numbers

Clemson followed suit from the last couple years and got another Palmetto Bowl win at Williams Bryce stadium.  Despite the score, this game was not as close as it would appear.  Outside of 2 very poor plays that lead to 2 Gamecock touchdowns, the Tigers’ defense dictated the game from start to finish. Let’s take […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

ACC Power Rankings Post-Rivalry Week

The ACC went 2-2 against the SEC on rivalry week, but the real story is SMU’s loss opened the door for a doomsday scenario for the conference where the champion misses the playoff. Definitive Worst in the ACC 17. Syracuse (3-9 [1-7] Prev 17): When you’re getting blown out at home to Boston College, you’re in […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads