Lyn-J Dixon
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

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

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's D.J. Uiagalelei (5) stiff arms North Carolina State's Jakeen Harris (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Troubled Tigers: Clemson sliding from ACC, national picture

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 27, 2021 02:10 PM EDT

Clemson DT Davis out with bicep injury, RB Dixon to transfer

Sep. 20, 2021 11:50 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson starting defensive tackle Tyler Davis will miss up to two months with a torn bicep tendon, and reserve tailback Lyn-J Dixon plans...

Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina State on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Edward M. Pio Roda)
No. 6 Clemson opens ACC play against Georgia Tech

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei is knocked to the turf by Georgia defender Travon Walker on a broken play during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 6 Clemson hopes to continue dominance of Georgia Tech

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 16, 2021 10:22 AM EDT

Clemson tight end Braden Galloway is brought down by Georgie defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 6 Clemson looks to address 'details' against SC State

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 09, 2021 01:47 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei is knocked to the turf by Georgia defender Travon Walker on a broken play during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Clemson OC Elliott seeking answers after bad showing

Pete Iacobelli Sep. 06, 2021 03:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks with players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. Swinney, the coach of No. 3 Clemson, faces No. 5 Georgia in the season-opener in Charlotte, N.C. (Josh Morgan/Pool Photo via AP, File)
No. 3 Clemson rolls out revamped offense vs No. 5 Georgia

Pete Iacobelli Aug. 30, 2021 02:40 PM 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 listens to 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)
Clemson's Swinney confident in offensive newcomers

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 06, 2021 06:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei looks for a receiver during the first quarter against Notre Dame in an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. The Atlantic Coast Conference's top offenses should be right back in the flow next season. There will just be some new faces at North Carolina and Clemson that will be piling up the yards. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Top two ACC offenses look to new faces to keep humming

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 26, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

QB Uiagalelei in charge of Clemson with Lawrence gone

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 03, 2021 04:51 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — D.J. Uiagalelei took charge of Clemson's offense Saturday as the Tigers closed spring practice with the Orange and White game. ...

American Team wide receiver Amari Rodgers of Clemson (3) celebrates a score during the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Clemson, Swinney face major offensive changes this spring

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 24, 2021 07:27 PM EST

West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) is upended by Iowa State defensive back Arnold Azunna, left, as Iowa State defensive back Greg Eisworth (12) works to finish the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 42-6. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: IU, I-State reach historic heights

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 07, 2020 02:12 AM EST

Clemson's Amari Rodgers, right, tries to escape from Virginia Tech's Brion Murray 37 during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
No. 4 Clemson beats Va. Tech, sets up Notre Dame rematch

By Jimmy Robertson Dec. 05, 2020 11:06 PM EST

The Clemson Tigers mascot performs during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP, Pool)
No. 4 Clemson, QB Lawrence throttle Pittsburgh 52-17

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 28, 2020 07:39 PM EST

FILE - In this June 13, 2020, file photo, Clemson NCAA college football head coach Dabo Swinney speaks during a protest over the death of George Floyd in Clemson, S.C. Swinney does not support messages of social justice or other issues on player uniforms. Swinney said Tuesday, Sept. 29, his stance is solely because he's a college football traditionalist who values the historic look of jerseys, not because he disagrees with efforts to combat social injustice. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Lawrence's 3 TDs lead No. 1 Clemson to 41-23 win vs Virginia

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 03, 2020 11:36 PM EDT