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FILE - Then-Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei passes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith pulled off one of the biggest gets from the transfer portal by landing Uiagalelei from Clemson. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Pac-12 filled with players poised for breakouts in the fall

By John Marshall Apr. 26, 2023 03:21 PM EDT

Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) throws a pass during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Orange Bowl, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Miami Shores, Fla. Tennessee will face the Clemson Tigers in the Orange Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Milton, Klubnik ready to take center stage at Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 28, 2022 01:56 PM EST

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei warms up before the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against North Carolina on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Ex-Clemson QB Uiagalelei says he's transferring to Oregon St

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2022 01:45 PM EST

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney holds up the trophy after the team's win over North Carolina in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Cade's Time: QB Klubnik prepares to start Orange Bowl

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 13, 2022 05:09 PM EST

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) passes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Tigers' Uiagalelei, benched in ACC title game, enters portal

Dec. 05, 2022 03:47 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik smiles after the team's win over North Carolina in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Clemson, Tennessee will meet in a very orange Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 04, 2022 02:47 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik runs with the ball in the first half during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against North Carolina on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Klubnik, No. 10 Clemson rout No. 24 UNC 39-10 for ACC title

By Steve Reed Dec. 03, 2022 11:46 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney reacts in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Clemson, North Carolina square off for ACC championship

By Steve Reed Dec. 01, 2022 06:10 AM EST

Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) reacts after a tackle for a loss in the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 45-38. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Head-to-head losers ranked higher?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) runs with the ball while pursued by Miami defensive lineman Nyjalik Kelly (32) in the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Swinney: Uiagalelei will remain Clemson's starting QB

Nov. 27, 2022 05:33 PM EST

Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (54) returns an interception for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
South Carolina beats Clemson for 2nd straight top-10 win

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 26, 2022 04:04 PM EST

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Tamarion McDonald (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
No. 7 Clemson chasing history vs. rival South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 23, 2022 05:00 AM EST

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a short pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Rattler, Uiagalelei follow similar paths into rivalry game

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 22, 2022 04:56 PM EST

Clemson tight end Davis Allen (84) catches a pass for a touchdown while covered by Miami cornerback DJ Ivey in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
No. 9 Clemson tops Miami 40-10 for 40th straight at home

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 19, 2022 07:05 PM EST

Miami quarterback Jacurri Brown throws in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Miami's Cristobal hopes to emulate No. 9 Clemson's success

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 AM 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 quarterback DJ Uiagalelei hurdles Notre Dame safety DJ Brown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 35-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 12 Clemson looks to win ACC Atlantic outright vs. Cards

Nov. 10, 2022 11:04 AM 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

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney runs onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Syracuse on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Clemson's Swinney: If DJ can't improve, "someone else" plays

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 08, 2022 04:23 PM EST

Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson tackles Notre Dame running back Logan Diggs during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Notre Dame beats No. 5 Clemson 35-14 with punt block for TD

By Tom Coyne Nov. 05, 2022 10:55 PM EDT