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#STRecruiting: Son of former NFL star commits to #Clemson

Saturday night brought Clemson more than just a big win over Texas A&M. It also brought the Tigers a surprising commitment from 2021 LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (6-0 210) of Philadelphia. Trotter is the son of former NFL star linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, who spent most of his career with the Eagles and is in that …

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Major hurdle cleared for #Clemson in 24-10 win over Texas A&M (VIDEO/AUDIO)

Today’s game with Texas A&M at Death Valley was circled on the calendar of every Clemson fan. Knowing how the rest of the schedule lines up, the fans knew, and if they wanted to admit it, so did the coaches and players, that a win over the Aggies would basically give the Tigers a clear …

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Tanner attempts to calm the waters on SportsTalk (AUDIO) #Gamecocks

It’s been a rocky week for USC fans following the loss to North Carolina and the injury to quarterback Jake Bentley. An upset loss to the Tar Heels, in which the Gamecocks blew an 11 points lead with 20 minutes to play, set off a contingent of supporters who took to social media and the …

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#STRecruiting Weekend Notebook

2021 WR Dacari Collins of Atlanta plans to visit Clemson Saturday and is considered a potential commitment for the Tigers. He also visited Clemson in April. Some of his other offers include USC, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Arkansas and Florida State.

#STRecruiting: Shipley excited about first #Clemson game visit

2021 RB Will Shipley (5-11 198) of Matthews, NC is one of the more exciting players in the Tarheel State this season. Shipley can also play receiver and in the secondary. As a result, he’s drawn a large variety of offers including Clemson, USC, Stanford, Notre Dame, Florida, Georgia, Southern Cal, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Oregon, West …

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Palmetto Pigskin Tour 2019: Wofford College (AUDIO)

Josh Conklin started his career at Wofford with a bang winning the Southern Conference Championship and a playoff game last season. Year two, however, started with a dud, a loss at SC State last weekend. Still, the Terriers remain in the FCS Top 25 and are considered a strong contender for a third straight conference …

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#Clemson coaches respectful of Texas A&M (AUDIO)

Top ranked Clemson will no doubt get its sternest test of the season Saturday at Death Valley when 11th ranked Texas A&M pays a visit. The Tigers are 17 point favorites, but there are plenty of people in the college football world who think the Aggies can pull the upset. Clemson won by two last …

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#STRecruiting: Gauthier set for return visit to #Clemson Saturday

2021 QB Colten Gauthier of Dacula, GA is one of the quarterbacks Clemson is evaluating for an offer in the next round of recruiting. He made a six-hour visit with the Tigers in late July, his first time on the campus. He will return Saturday for the Texas A&M game knowing he is one of …

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Palmetto Pigskin Tour 2019: Newberry College

Two seasons removed from a SAC championship, Newberry seeks to get back to its winning ways in 2019. The Wolves followed that title season with back-to-back 5-6 marks. Last year could have been much better for coach Todd Knight and the Wolves had they made some big plays in close games. Three of their loses …

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#STRecruiting: Tisdol narrows focus as trips begin

LB Desmond Tisdol of Rochelle, GA has been hotly pursued by USC and several others over this recruiting season. At one point, it appeared he might make a summertime decision, and the Gamecocks, as the first to offer, appeared to be in strong shape. But overtime, that lead has vanquished as Tisdol weighed other options. …

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Palmetto Pigskin Tour 2019: North Greenville University (AUDIO)

North Greenville made its debut in the tough Gulf South Conference last season. The Crusaders won four of their first six games, including a win over 21st ranked West Alabama, but finished the season on a four game losing streak. The league coaches voted them seventh in the pre-season poll but coach Jeff Farrington is …

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#Clemson maintains hold on #1 ranking

Clemson’s convincing 52-14 win over Georgia Tech last week further cemented in the minds of the voters for the two national polls their place atop the rankings for another week. Of the combined 126 voters in the AP and coaches poll, all but 14 voted Clemson #1. Those 14 placed their trust in Alabama. The …

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