PETE IACOBELLI
FILE - Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong, center left, is sacked by Miami defensive lineman Jahfari Harvey (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Harvey has had strong showings this spring that have impressed new coach Mario Cristobal. While Harvey missed the spring game, he will likely get a long look at starting this fall. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
14 players in ACC ready to break out in 2022

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 25, 2022 07:05 PM EDT
A look at Atlantic Coast Conference players this spring who are poised to have

Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry looks on during the school's NCAA college spring football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
ACC: Pitt, Deacs out to keep momentum, Clemson hits reset

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 25, 2022 06:40 PM EDT
The Atlantic Coast Conference changed significantly last season with Pitt winning the

Gamecocks blend in high-profile transfers in spring

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 17, 2022 12:55 PM EDT
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer won't ever turn down someone who can improve his

Clemson looks to keep winning with new staff

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 09, 2022 06:03 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Change can bring chaos. It can also bring excitement. And new

FILE - Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney won't let all the questions about changes on the Tigers ruin his excitement to get back on the field. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Clemson's Swinney excited positive changes for Tigers

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 04, 2022 07:21 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney won't let all the questions about

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. Former Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler wanted a place where he could revive his stalled college career and regain his status as a rising talent destined for the NFL. Rattler didn't think there was anyone better to help than former Sooner assistant and now South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Ex-Sooners QB Rattler ready for restart at South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 02, 2022 04:46 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Spencer Rattler is not sure how things went sideways when he

FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall looks to pass against Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Conway, S.C., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. McCall had surgery last month, his right arm is in a sling and he can't turn his shoulder loose to throw until right before the start of preseason camp this summer. Still, he'll be a willing, active spectator as the Chanticleers go through spring workouts. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
NFL QB prospect McCall passes on Power 5, remains at Coastal

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 11, 2022 02:26 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina’s Grayson McCall is considered a mid-round NFL

Duke forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots over Clemson forward Naz Bohannon (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Clemson, S.C., Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. Duke won 82-64. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Keels double-double leads No. 7 Duke to 84-62 win at Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 10, 2022 11:44 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Duke went from the high of battering rival North Carolina last

FILE - An athlete stands near the NCAA logo during a softball game in Beaumont, Texas, April 19, 2019. The latest diversity study on FBS hiring finds women and people of color are underrepresented in athletic departments. The report card was issued Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport.(AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher, File)
Study: Diversity hires underrepresented in college athletics

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 27, 2022 03:03 PM EST
A diversity study showed Football Bowl Subdivision schools continue to underrepresent

Tulsa's Davis Brin (7) throws the ball over the Old Dominion defense in the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Myrtle Beach Bowl in Conway, S.C., Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Brin, Tulsa take Myrtle Beach Bowl 30-17 over Old Dominion

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 20, 2021 06:14 PM EST
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Tulsa cornerback Tyon Davis thinks his team needs a little

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, and defensive coach Brent Venables talk during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, in Clemson, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Oklahoma is targeting Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables to be its new head coach. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Changing Clemson: Swinney navigating coaching staff changes

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 16, 2021 01:40 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney kept getting calls and texts from

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, and defensive coach Brent Venables talk during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, in Clemson, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Oklahoma is targeting Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables to be its new head coach. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Clemson's Swinney names coordinators, promotes assistants

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 14, 2021 04:48 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said his phone blew up with calls and

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney congratulates players after a score during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Clemson wins 7th straight over rival South Carolina 30-0

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 27, 2021 10:55 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson finished an unusual season in a very familiar way

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer, front left, points during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Only 1 thing mind of South Carolina's Beamer: Beat Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 26, 2021 09:55 AM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First-year South Carolina coach Shane Beamer has had the

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder celebrates with fans after the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 4 Cincinnati's steps to historic CFP berth: Win, wait

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 25, 2021 10:24 AM EST
No. 4 Cincinnati is riding a successful formula to the College Football

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin watches on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. No. 10 Mississippi won 31-17. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
It's Egg over Iron by a longshot this week in the SEC

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 25, 2021 02:09 AM EST
A look at Week 13 in the Southeastern Conference: GAME OF

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is greeted at midfield after an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP)
Clemson waits out race for seventh straight ACC Atlantic

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 22, 2021 02:06 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson did what it had to do for a chance to extend its

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) sets to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Clemson wins 13th straight over No. 13 Wake Forest, 48-27

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 20, 2021 03:56 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — At last, Clemson looked like the powerhouse it was

South Carolina quarterback Jason Brown throws a pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Auburn seeks win at South Carolina after 2 losses, QB injury

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 18, 2021 10:45 AM EST
Auburn's chances for a Southeastern Conference title fell apart the last two

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
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 13 Wake Forest has a huge final step if it hopes to