James Skalski
Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) throws the ball in the third quarter against the Furman during an NCAA college football game in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
No. 5 Clemson looks to stay perfect vs. Louisiana Tech

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 01:54 PM EDT

FILE - Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei listens to a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Clemson had won six straight ACC titles heading into last season, but started 4-3 and fell out of contention for a seventh. The team rebounded, though, to win their last six games — the longest current win streak among Power Five teams — and look to a slimmer, more confident quarterback Uiagalelei to start a new championship run. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
No. 4 Clemson counting on 'Avengers' D-line for a title run

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 17, 2022 12:18 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Clemson running back Kobe Pace (7) runs after catching a pass during the first half of the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Clemson tops Iowa State in Cheez-It Bowl for Swinney's 150th

By John Denton Dec. 29, 2021 09:33 PM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett celebrates after their win against Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pickett, No. 13 Pitt headline AP All-ACC honors for 2021

By Aaron Beard Dec. 06, 2021 11:40 AM EST

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) hands the ball off to running back Kobe Pace (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. Clemson won 30-0. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Preseason Top 10 Clemson, Iowa State meet in Cheez-It Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Clemson defensive end K.J. Henry (5) reacts after a sack against Connecticut quarterback Jack Zergiotis (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 13 Wake Forest looks to wrap up ACC Atlantic at Clemson

Nov. 18, 2021 07:32 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney yells towards the players in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 13 Wake Forest looks to end Clemson's ACC reign with win

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 18, 2021 10:41 AM EST

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) slips in front Clemson linebacker James Skalski (47) and defensive end Xavier Thomas (3) as he attempts to score on the last play an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Clemson won 30-24. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Down, not out: Close wins keep Clemson in ACC contention

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 08, 2021 03:30 PM EST

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) is tackled by Louisville linebacker C.J. Avery (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Clemson at Louisville 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) signals a first down during a fourth quarter drive of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
No. 23 Pitt has a chance to prove itself against Clemson

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 04:51 PM EDT

Clemson linebacker James Skalski (47) celebrates after breaking up a pass play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Another Friday night thriller? Syracuse hosts Clemson

By John Kekis Oct. 14, 2021 11:51 AM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney arrives for a Tiger Walk to greet fans before an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Boston College at Clemson 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 06:15 PM EDT

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) scrambles away from Clemson defenders Bryan Bresee (11) and Justin Foster (35) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Clemson loses DT Bresee for season, RB Shipley for month

Sep. 26, 2021 06:45 PM EDT

North Carolina State fans run on to the field after the Wolfpack defeated Clemson 27-21 in double overtime at an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
NC State holds on in double OT, stuns No. 9 Clemson 27-21

By Aaron Beard Sep. 25, 2021 07:42 PM EDT

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren surveys his team prior to an NCAA college football game against Furman in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
ACC Age Gap: Super seniors, early enrolles create challenges

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 22, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, center, prepares to lead his team onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 6 Clemson uses goal-line stand to hold off Georgia Tech

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 18, 2021 09:08 PM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, center, joins his team in singing the Clemson alma mater after an NCAA college football game against South Carolina State on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Edward M. Pio Roda)
No. 6 Clemson leaning on defense early in the season

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 13, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Clemson linebacker LaVonta Bentley, left, forces a fumble by Georgia running back Zamir White during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. White recovered his own fumble. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Georgia at Clemson 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 08:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks with players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. Swinney, the coach of No. 3 Clemson, faces No. 5 Georgia in the season-opener in Charlotte, N.C. (Josh Morgan/Pool Photo via AP, File)
No 3 Clemson kicks off Uiagalelei era vs No 5 Georgia

By Steve Reed Sep. 02, 2021 10:52 AM EDT