Will Shipley
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 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

FILE - Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) hands off to running back Will Shipley during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson and Iowa State are scheduled to play in the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Clemson and Iowa State meet for 1st time in Cheez-It Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2021 12:09 PM EST

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

South Carolina running back Kevin Harris (20) runs with the ball against Clemson's Trenton Simpson (22) and Baylon Spector (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Clemson at South Carolina 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 09:11 PM EST

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

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

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Superpowers flex with titles in sight

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 20, 2021 09:05 PM EST

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 cornerback Sheridan Jones (6) tackles Wake Forest wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Wake Forest at Clemson 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:49 PM EST

Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins (80) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Uiagalelei rallies Clemson past Louisville 30-24

By Steve Bittenbender Nov. 06, 2021 11:32 PM EDT

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 quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) completes a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Shipley's TD saves Clemson in 30-20 win over Florida State

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 30, 2021 07:21 PM EDT

Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) is seen during the Tiger Walk before an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Florida State at Clemson 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 02:45 PM EDT

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell questions the field judge in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Florida State defeated UMass 59-3. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Clemson's Swinney: Getting treated like he has the 'plague'

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 28, 2021 11:11 AM EDT

Clemson running back Kobe Pace (20) breaks away for a touchdown during the half of an NCAA college football game, against Boston College Saturday, Oct. 02, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Clemson RB Pace in COVID-19 protocol, out for Florida State

Oct. 26, 2021 02:38 PM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 27-17. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Clemson QB: Uiagalelei vs Phommachanh compete to start

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 25, 2021 02:17 PM EDT

Pittsburgh defensive back Damarri Mathis (21) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Clemson at Pittsburgh 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) avoids a tackle by Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Clemson unranked and seeking answers back to the top

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 05, 2021 01:02 PM EDT

Boston College running back Pat Garwo III (24) is lifted by a teammate after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
No. 25 Clemson looking for answers against Boston College

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 30, 2021 12:31 PM EDT