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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

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei listens to a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Clemson's Swinney: New perspective for Tigers' camp

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 05, 2022 07:58 PM EDT

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Hartman: 'I owed it to Wake Forest' to return after ACC loss

By Steve Reed Jul. 20, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs fans cheer during the third round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Howell, Ross, "Punt God" still available on Day 3 of draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 30, 2022 02:49 AM EDT

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

National Team quarterback Carson Strong, of Nevada throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Senior Bowl QBs audition to be first signal-caller drafted

By John Zenor Feb. 04, 2022 01:52 PM EST

FILE - Northwestern quarterback Hunter Johnson throws against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Onetime Clemson quarterback Johnson is returning to the Tigers for his final season of college football, in 2022. It's Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's first foray into the NCAA transfer portal. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Onetime Clemson QB Johnson transferring back to Tigers

Jan. 17, 2022 05:20 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

University of Virginia President James Ryan, left, presents a football jersey to new head football coach Tony Elliott, center, along with athletic director Carla Williams, during an introductory NCAA college football news conference at the school, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. Elliott will take over the program after the upcoming bowl game. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia QB Armstrong staying put in win for new coach

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 13, 2021 05:45 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young holds the Heisman Trophy at an award ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in New York. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trust via AP, Pool)
Back-to-back: Young gives Alabama consecutive Heisman wins

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 11, 2021 09:04 PM EST

FILE - Clemson co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott speaks during media day for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, on Jan. 11, 2020, file photo. Virginia has hired Elliott as its next football coach, Cavaliers athletic director Carla Williams announced Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Virginia names Clemson's Tony Elliott as next football coach

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 10, 2021 04:39 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

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 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

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 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

Appalachian State defensive back Steven Jones Jr. (6) tackles Coastal Carolina running back Reese White (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Brice, Appalachian State upset No. 14 Coastal Carolina 30-27

By Steve Reed Oct. 20, 2021 11:23 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

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren disputes a penalty with officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
New-look ACC: Teams pursuing Wake Forest, not Clemson

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 13, 2021 02:33 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