Xavier Thomas
FILE - Clemson cornerback Malcolm Greene (21) plays against Louisville during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Ninth-ranked Clemson will be without junior defensive back Malcolm Greene for the rest of the season due to a groin injury. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Clemson DB Malcolm Greene out for season with groin injury

Nov. 15, 2022 03:37 PM EST

Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) hurdles over Louisville safety M.J. Griffin (26) on his way to a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
No. 12 Clemson wins 39th straight at home 31-16 over Cards

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 12, 2022 07:06 PM EST

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney reacts to a pass-interference penalty during the third quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Clemson won 34-28. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Red hot Louisville carries momentum into No. 12 Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 10, 2022 06:10 AM EST

Swinney: Clemson DE Thomas done for year with foot injury

Nov. 07, 2022 11:55 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said starting defensive end Xavier Thomas will miss the rest of the season after re-injuring his foot. ...

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) passes in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Clemson on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
QB Klubnik leads No. 5 Clemson to 27-21 win vs. No. 14 'Cuse

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 22, 2022 03:54 PM EDT

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) evades a tackle by North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
No. 5 Clemson, No. 14 Syracuse battle for ACC Atlantic

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 20, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis runs the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 4 Clemson visits another ACC foe in Florida State

By Bob Ferrante Oct. 13, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

Clemson defensive tackle Payton Page honors Ella Bresee, sister of defensive tackle Bryan Bresee, during the team's NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Ella Bresee died recently of brain cancer. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
No. 4 Clemson getting healthy, more comfortable on defense

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 11, 2022 03:04 PM EDT

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney greets fans as he walks to the stadium before the team's NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
No. 10 NC State seeking landmark win over No. 5 Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 29, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins (20) knocks down a fourth down pass intended for Wake Forest wide receiver A.T. Perry (9) during the second overtime of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Clemson won 51-45 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 5 Clemson defense AWOL at times after hyped offseason

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 27, 2022 04:38 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

No. 4 Clemson DE Thomas injures foot, out up to 6 weeks

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson starting defensive end Xavier Thomas will miss up to six weeks with a foot injury suffered over the weekend. Defensive...

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 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

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

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) hands off the ball to running back Ty Chandler during an NCAA college football practice in Chapel Hill, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 3 Tigers look to extend ACC run with 7th straight title

By Aaron Beard Aug. 26, 2021 11:38 AM EDT

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
New QB DJ Uiagalelei expects to keep No. 3 Clemson on top

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 18, 2021 10:32 AM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney fist bumps defensive tackle Jordan Williams (59) after an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 1 Clemson dealing with rash of injuries on defense vs BC

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 29, 2020 11:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson is tackled by the Clemson defense during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. The crunching hits, game-changing interceptions and dominating defense is the same for No. 1 Clemson. It's just the names that change from year to year. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
No. 1 Clemson has new faces on defense and still dominating

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 20, 2020 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney watches players warm up for the team's Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal against Ohio State in Glendale, Ariz. The top-ranked Tigers are 29-1 over the past two seasons and have won five straight ACC championships. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
No. 1 Clemson, QB Lawrence prep for another championship run

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 01, 2020 11:52 AM EDT