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Clemson Edges Louisville 20-19 Despite Late Drama LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Adam Randall rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns, helping Clemson overcome a goal-line stand and a botched punt snap to narrowly defeat No. 19 Louisville, 20-19, on Friday night. The Tigers (5-5, 4-4 ACC) took the lead on Randall’s 1-yard touchdown run with 7:16 remaining. It marked their second attempt from the 1-yard line in the final quarter, after Louisville’s defense had stuffed them just four minutes earlier. Louisville (7-3, 4-3) faced heartbreak in the closing minutes. Cooper Ranvier missed a 50-yard field goal following a low snap to Clemson punter Jack Smith that gave the Cardinals the ball at the Tigers’ 23-yard line with 2:29 left. A false start and unsportsmanlike conduct penalty pushed them back, and Nick Keller’s 46-yard attempt missed with 1:33 remaining. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney acknowledged Louisville’s tough loss, saying the Cardinals had chances to win. Earlier in the game, a 31-yard punt in the second quarter gave Louisville prime field position, allowing Miller Moss to score on a 1-yard sneak for a 9-3 lead midway through the first half. “We made enough mistakes to lose, and they made mistakes too, but we made a few more critical plays,” Swinney said.
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson snapped its home losing streak Saturday night with a 24–10 win over Florida State, earning its first victory at Death Valley in two months. Quarterback Cade Klubnik led the way with both a passing and rushing touchdown as the Tigers (4–5, 3–4 ACC) jumped out to an early 18–0 lead and never looked back. Clemson’s defense, which had struggled in recent weeks, stepped up in a big way—holding the ACC’s top offense to just 10 points and 110 rushing yards. Key moments included a 3-yard rushing score by Klubnik on the opening drive and a 34-yard flea-flicker touchdown to Antonio Williams in the second quarter. The Tigers also forced two key turnovers deep in their own territory to shut down promising Seminole drives. Florida State (4–5, 1–5 ACC) couldn’t capitalize on its chances, committing costly penalties and turnovers throughout the night. Quarterback Thomas Castellanos threw for 203 yards and a touchdown but also lost a fumble and threw an interception. Clemson players gathered around the Tiger Paw midfield before kickoff, a symbolic moment that lineman Blake Miller said helped the team “lock in” and refocus after recent home losses. With the win, the Tigers inch closer to bowl eligibility, while Florida State faces an uphill battle to secure postseason play.
Clemson is in a clear downward trajectory following their second loss in a row. Even with their offense nearly doubling their score total from the previous game, it wasn’t enough to hold off the Blue Devils as Duke wins at Memorial Stadium for the first time in 45 years. If that doesn’t exemplify the condition of the Clemson Tigers football program, I don’t know what does. It would seem as if change were in the future for the Tigers after falling 2-3 in conference play, what change that will be, time will tell. In the post-game press conference, Swinney’s comment to the question on whether or not this is the most disappointing season in his tenure as the head coach of the Tigers during the post-game conference stated that the “The 2010 season was probably the worst season followed by this one, I thought I might get fired walking out of the press conference room”. The Tigers went 6-7 (4-4) in 2010, they have met their conference loss total from that season with this loss to Duke. Duke improves to 4-1 in conference, still in the hunt for a shot at the ACC title game, though there is much room for improvement on the defensive side of the football for the Blue Devils. Darian Mensah is the clear bright spot for their program, throwing for 361 yards and 4 TD.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Clemson wasted no time setting the tone Saturday, opening the game with a 75-yard trick-play touchdown on its first snap and cruising to a 38–10 win over North Carolina. Quarterback Cade Klubnik was nearly flawless, throwing four first-half touchdowns — two each to Adam Randall and Christian Bentancur — before exiting in the third quarter with the game well in hand. The Tigers (2–3, 1–2 ACC) built a commanding 35–3 halftime lead and never looked back. North Carolina (2–3, 0–1 ACC) struggled to find rhythm offensively. Backup quarterback Max Johnson threw for 213 yards, and Benjamin Hall scored a late rushing touchdown, but the Tar Heels couldn’t recover from Clemson’s explosive start. The victory marked a much-needed bounce-back for Clemson after a slow start to the season, showing renewed energy and efficiency on both sides of the ball.
Men & Women's Basketball
Men's Basketball
KJ Lewis Scores 26 as Georgetown Tops Clemson 79-74 WASHINGTON — KJ Lewis scored 26 points, including 17 in the second half, and Malik Mack added 16 points with seven assists as Georgetown held off Clemson 79-74 on Saturday. The Hoyas (4-0) improved to 2-0 all-time against Clemson (3-1) in the series and 175-153 against ACC opponents. Their previous matchup came in the 2004 Rainbow Classic in Hawaii, when Georgetown won 75-60. Clemson controlled much of the first half, taking a 36-33 lead into halftime. Georgetown’s first second-half lead came at the 14:33 mark on a Mack 3-pointer that made it 51-48, and the Hoyas led the rest of the way. Lewis extended the lead with two free throws at 7:41 remaining, pushing Georgetown ahead by double digits. Clemson closed the gap to 66-63 with a 7-0 run, but Lewis responded with a basket and later added a personal 5-0 run to make it 77-68 with under two minutes to play. Vince Iwuchukwu contributed 14 points, 11 coming in the second half, while Caleb Williams added 13. Georgetown made 25 of 32 free throws, compared with 14 of 20 for Clemson. Carter Welling led Clemson with 14 points, followed by Nick Davidson with 13 and Zac Foster with 11.
Clemson Cruises Past Morehead State 83-56 Ahead of Georgetown Clash The Clemson Tigers continued their hot start on Tuesday night, dominating the Morehead State Eagles 83-56 at Littlejohn Coliseum. With a marquee matchup against Georgetown on the horizon this weekend, Clemson secured its third consecutive victory, showing plenty of encouraging signs along the way.
Clemson rolled past Gardner-Webb, 97–59, securing its second win of the season. The Tigers dominated in the paint, outscoring the Runnin’ Bulldogs 52–22 down low. Nick Davison led the way with 18 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Carter Wellington provided a spark off the bench with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while RJ Godfrey added 13 points, six boards, three assists, two steals, and a block.
Women's basketball
Laura Ziegler Records Double-Double as No. 22 Louisville Women Beat Clemson 65-54 in ACC Opener CLEMSON, S.C. — Laura Ziegler tallied 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 22 Louisville to a 65-54 win over Clemson in their Atlantic Coast Conference opener on Sunday. Ziegler went 5-for-11 from the field and 7-for-8 from the free-throw line, helping Louisville (3-1) extend its perfect record against Clemson (3-2) to 15-0 since joining the ACC in 2014-15. Tajianna Roberts added 12 points, including two 3-pointers, while reserve Reyna Scott contributed 10 points and five rebounds. For Clemson, Rusne Augustinaite led the way with 17 points, hitting 6-of-8 shots including all three of her 3-pointers. Raven Thompson scored 12 off the bench, and Mia Moore added 11 points, eight rebounds, and five assists before fouling out. Clemson opened the game with an 11-8 lead, sparked by Augustinaite’s three-pointer and seven early points. Ziegler’s jumper then triggered a 7-0 Louisville run, giving the Cardinals a 15-11 lead after the first quarter. In the second quarter, Elif Istanbulluoglu helped Louisville extend the lead, scoring around a Roberts 3-pointer as the Cardinals opened the period with an 11-0 run to lead 26-11. Hadley Periman’s layup at the end of the half left Clemson down 30-20. Imari Berry came off the bench to score nine points in the third quarter, including all four of her field goals, helping Louisville build a 47-36 advantage. Clemson closed to within six points three times in the fourth quarter, the final time at 55-49 following a Roberts jumper. Ziegler and Mackenly Randolph responded with back-to-back baskets to restore a 10-point lead and secure the win.
🏀 South Carolina Women's Basketball Dominates Clemson South Carolina's Women's Basketball team, ranked No. 2 nationally with a (3-0) record, secured a decisive victory over the Clemson Tigers (2-1) on Tuesday, extending their remarkable winning streak against their in-state rival to 15 consecutive games. The final score was South Carolina Gamecocks 65, Clemson Tigers 37. With this win, the Gamecocks now lead the all-time series against Clemson 37-33. Under the leadership of head coach Dawn Staley, South Carolina has been nearly flawless against the Tigers, holding a 15-2 record in their matchups. Clemson's head coach, Shawn Poppie, acknowledged the superior program built by Staley, stating, "When I signed up for this job, I knew the powerhouse right up the road here with what Dawn’s built... That’s what the standard is in our sport and has been for a little while. It’s our goal and our dream to be matching that. What a game that would be when we get to where we can come in here and compete every single year.”
Mia Moore’s Double-Double Leads Clemson to 72-51 Win Over Mercer Macon, Ga., Nov. 6, 2025 – Senior guard Mia Moore posted her 14th career double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds, guiding Clemson (2-0) to a 72-51 victory against Mercer (1-1) on Thursday night at Hawkins Arena. Senior guard Rachael Rose, making her 99th career start, added 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting, while senior guard Taylor Johnson-Matthews contributed 11 points, connecting on three of four from beyond the arc. The Tigers recorded back-to-back games with three players in double figures. Senior forward Raven Thompson led the team in assists with five, and senior guard/forward Hadley Periman hauled in a season-best 10 rebounds, marking her 18th career game with double-digit boards. Clemson’s defense held Mercer to just 34 percent shooting (18-of-53) and forced five turnovers. The Tigers also dominated the glass offensively, collecting 11 offensive rebounds, with graduate forward Demeara Hinds grabbing five of her own. Micah O’Dell led Mercer with 16 points, the only Bear in double figures.