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Clemson has played major role in CFP history

The College Football Playoff just completed its ninth edition, with Georgia winning a second consecutive title against TCU.

Riley hiring shot in arm for Tigers’ offense

It’s often said you should never hire your friends, because you may have to fire them one day. The same could also be said about former players who later become coaches for their old team.

Greg Oliver: Tigers’ deficiencies rear ugly head again

Clemson’s 31-14 thumping at the hands of Tennessee in the Orange Bowl last week proves just how misleading statistics can be.

Robbie Tinsley: Tigers, Volunteers have plenty to play for

Once upon a time, the Orange Bowl was the mecca of what Clemson could hope to achieve in a season. Now, after a one-year sojourn in the Cheez-It Bowl, it’s a return to a grand postseason stage for the Tigers.

Greg Oliver: Tigers hope to continue positive vibes versus Tennessee

Clemson’s season has been full of up and down vibes despite the Tigers sporting an 11-2 record most teams would love to have.

Greg Oliver: Christmas came early for fired college football coaches

Christmas is a couple of days away, and there are sad stories of people losing jobs during this season that are certainly worthy of our sympathy. But there’s another group of ex-workers I’m not as worried about during these Yuletide holidays — ex-college football coaches.

Greg Oliver: Klubnik era begins as Clemson wins ACC title

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney said he planned to bring in backup quarterback Cade Klubnik for the third offensive series against North Carolina in the ACC Championship Game last Saturday night in Charlotte, N.C.

Robbie Tinsley: Klubnik’s performance brightens future, raises questions

When Clemson’s offense hit the skids during the last month of the season, there was a notion that the problems were not limited to poor quarterback play.