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Full gallery »Clemson defeats NC State

  • Clemson wide receiver Xavier Dye (21) makes a catch for a touchdown past North Carolina State cornerback C.J. Wilson (20) on a pass from Clemson running back C.J. Spiller (28) in the second quarter in Raleigh on Saturday.
  • Clemson kicker Spencer Benton (13) kicks a field goal in the first quarter of the Tigers game against NC State.
  • Clemson wide receiver Jacoby Ford (6) celebrates with Clemson defensive tackle Miguel Chavis (89) after Ford scored a touchdown in the second quarter.
  • Clemson tight end Michael Palmer (86) becomes air borne after completing a pass in the first quarter of Clemson's game against NC State in Raleigh on Saturday.
  • Clemson tight end Michael Palmer (86) becomes air borne after completing a pass in the first quarter of Clemson's game against NC State in Raleigh on Saturday.
  • Clemson cornerback Chris Chancellor (38) breaks up a pass intended for North Carolina State corner back Koyal George (33) in the first quarter.

Clemson defeated NC State 43-23 in Raleigh on Saturday.



Full gallery »Clemson Fans, Band, Cheerleaders and More

  • Clemson fans from the York County area of SC pose for a photo while tailgating before the game against NC State.
  • From left to right, Rich Hodge, Walt Bell, Bryan Bell, Chad Laxton and Chris Towe pose for a photo while tailgating before the game against NC State on Saturday.
  • From left to right, Pat Nobles, Marshall Nobles, Dianne Mc Lamb, Thurmond McLamb, Nancy Bennett and George Bennett pose for a while tailgating before the NC State game.
  • Clemson fans Doc Gower and Liz Webb pose for a photo while tailgating before the NC State game.
  • A group of Clemson fans originally from Aiken, SC pose for a photo while tailgating before the NC State game.

Photos of Clemson fans, cheerleaders, band members and others from Clemson's defeat of NC State.



Full gallery »Clemson football night. Erin Andrews, Lucas Glover, C.J. Spiller...

  • ESPN sports television analyst Erin Andrews watches as Clemson coach Dabo Swinney talks to commentator Todd Blackledge before the game.
  • Clemson coach Dabo Swinney rubs Howard's Rock with PGA golfer Lucas Glover, a Clemson graduate, before running down the hill before the Florida State game. Glover, who was a star golfer while at Clemson, recently won the 2009 U.S. Open on the PGA tour.
  • Clemson players join in arms, including Dabo Swinney before the Florida State game.
  • Clemson running back C.J. Spiller waits for kickoff to start the game against Florida State.
  • ESPN sports television analyst Erin Andrews watches as Clemson coach Dabo Swinney talks to commentator Todd Blackledge before the game.
  • A cannon blast is fired to signal the start of players and coaches to run down the hill before the game against Florida State.

Fans painted themselves orange. ESPN sports television stars Erin Andrews, a famous sideline reporter and former Penn State quarterback Todd Blackledge meet coach Dabo Swinney and son Will. Former Clemson golfer Lucas Glover ran down the hill with coach Dabo Swinney. Glover, who recently won the 2009 PGA U.S.Open, was a first-team All-American in 2000 and 2001 at Clemson University and was an honorable mention selection as a sophomore in 1999. Sights of the night with C.J. Spiller, coach Dabo Swinney, and more on the night Clemson earned their sixth win of the season by beating Florida State 40-24.



Full gallery »Clemson 40 Florida State 24

  • Clemson fan Walker Merritt, 5, sits on the shoulders of Sterling Pearson of Duncan at Memorial Stadium in Clemson.
  • Clemson receiver Xavier Dye reaches for the end zone near Florida State defender Ochuko Jenije in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson. The Tigers were did not score on the drive after Kyle Parker fumbled the ball.
  • Clemson receiver Xavier Dye scores a 43-yard touchdown past Florida State defender Ochuko Jenijein the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson.
  • Bobby Bowden walks along the Florida State sidelines in the third quarter.
  • Clemson players run down the hill before the game against Florida State.
  • Clemson defensive coordinator Kevin Steele raises his arms during the game.

Clemson became bowl eligible with their sixth win of the season with a 40-24 win over Florida State.



Full gallery »Clemson fans get ready for FSU game

  • Robert Maki of Charleston, class of 2004, sits with his pit bull mix Cobia, and friend Meg Perry, class of 2006.
  • Fans ride in the back of a pickup truck on the way to park for the game against Florida State.
  • Dean Price of Anderson helps set up a tent with Josh Wilson of Anderson at Tiger Park before the game.
  • Sammie the Chihuahua sits in the lap of Michelle Cumbie before the game.

Tailgaters and visitors make a day out of pregame time for food and togetherness.



Full gallery »Clemson fans take in win over Coastal


Clemson fans braved rainy conditions to watch the Tigers beat Coast Carolian 49-3 on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2009. Many fans dressed in costumes to celebrate Halloween while others simply came to watch the homecoming game.



Full gallery »Clemson defeats Coastal Carolina

  • Clemson's Crezdon Butler hits Coast Carolina's Eric O'Neal to break up a pass in the first quarter of Saturday's 49-3 Tiger win.
  • Clemson's Andre Ellington breaks tackles by Coastal Carolina defenders on his way to a 55-yard touchdown in the third quarter Saturday.
  • Coastal Carolina quarterback Jamie Childers loses his helmet as Clemson's Andre Branch tackles him in the first quarter Saturday. Clemson won the game 49-3.
  • Clemson's Rashard Hall intercepts a pass intended for Coastal Carolina's Jonathan Morgan as Cost Sensabaugh also defends in the third quarter Saturday.
  • Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker runs the ball against Coastal Carolina Saturday.
  • Clemson's Jacoby Ford runs the ball after making a catch in the first quarter against Coastal Carolina Saturday.

Clemson beat Coastal Carolina 49-3 on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.



Full gallery »C. J. Spiller Highlights

  • Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney talks with reporters while standing in front of a newly released poster promoting running back C.J. Spiller for the Heisman Trophy post-season award before hosting his first annual media golf outing at The Reserve at Lake Keowee in Sunset, S.C. on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Anderson Independent-Mail, Mark Crammer)
  • Clemson's C.J. Spiller breaks free for a 66-yard touchdown in the second quarter against Wake Forest Saturday. The run put Spiller beyond the 6,000-all-purpose-yard mark for his career.
  • Clemson's C.J. Spiller breaks free for a 66-yard touchdown in the second quarter against Wake Forest Saturday. The run put Spiller beyond the 6,000-all-purpose-yard mark for his career.
  • Clemson running back C.J. Spiller returns a punt 72-yards against Boston College September 19 in Clemson.
  • Clemson's C.J. Spiller celebrates as he scores a touchdown on a kickoff return in the second quarter against Miami Saturday.
  • Clemson running back C.J. Spiller makes a catch from Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker during the 4th quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson on Saturday afternoon.

C.J. Spiller’s Heisman Trophy campaign is on the verge of being ramped up again. Here is a gallery of #28's highlights so far this year.



Full gallery »Clemson defeats Miami in overtime

  • Clemson's Xavier Dye celebrates as teammate Jacoby Ford scores a touchdown past Miamis DeMarcus Van Dyke in overtime to give the Tigers the 40-37 win Saturday.
  • Clemson's Jacoby Ford is swarmed by teammates after he scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime to defeat Miami 40-37 Saturday.
  • Clemson's Jacoby Ford, left, and C.J. Spiller celebrate after the Tigers defeated Miami 40-37 in overtime Saturday. Ford scored the winning touchdown on a 26-yard pass from Kyle Parker and Spiller scored two touchdowns.
  • Clemson's C.J. Spiller celebrates as he scores a touchdown on a kickoff return in the second quarter against Miami Saturday.
  • Clemson's DeAndre McDaniel scores a touchdown on an interception return in the fourth quarter against Miami Saturday. Miami quarterback Jacory Harris threw three interceptions in the game.

Clemson's Jacoby Ford scored a touchdown in overtime to give the Tigers a 40-37 win over Miami on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.



Full gallery »Clemson fans take in win over Wake


Tiger fans filled Death Valley to watch their team beat Wake Forest 38-3 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.



Full gallery »Clemson tops Wake

  • Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker jumps over Wake Forest's Tristan Dorty for a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday. Parker also threw for a touchdown in the 38-3 win.
  • Clemson's C.J. Spiller breaks free for a 66-yard touchdown in the second quarter against Wake Forest Saturday. The run put Spiller beyond the 6,000-all-purpose-yard mark for his career.
  • Clemson's Andre Branch sacks Wake Forest quarterback Riley Skinner as teammate Brandon Maye also defends in the second quarter Saturday.
  • Clemson's Crezdon Butler (18) tips a pass intended for Wake Forest's Jordan Williams to teammate Rashard hall for an interception in the third quarter Saturday.
  • Clemson's C.J. Spiller celebrates a 15-yard touchdown in the third quarter against Wake Forest Saturday. Spiller finished the 38-3 win with 106 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
  • Clemson's C.J. Spiller runs the ball against Wake Forest Saturday.

The Clemson University football team defeated Wake Forest 38-3 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. C.J. Spiller ran for 106 yards and a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Kyle Parker threw and ran for a touchdown as well.



Full gallery »Clemson fans hit the parking lots


Clemson University football fans braved cold and rainy conditions to tailgate before the start of the Tigers' game against Wake Forest on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.



Full gallery »Scenes from Clemson vs. Maryland

  • Clemson University cheerleaders support the Tigers during their game at Maryland on Saturday.
  • Scenes from Clemson's loss on Saturday afternoon in Maryland.
  • Scenes from Clemson's loss on Saturday afternoon in Maryland.
  • A Clemson fan holds his head in his hands after Clemson kicker Richard Jackson misses a field goal attempt in the fourth quarter. Clemson lost to Maryland 24-21.
  • Scenes from Clemson's loss on Saturday afternoon in Maryland.
  • Scenes from Clemson's loss on Saturday afternoon in Maryland.

Scenes from Clemson's loss on Saturday afternoon in Maryland.



Full gallery »Clemson loses to Maryland

  • Clemson running back C.J. Spiller is consoled by Clemson tight end Michael Palmer after the Tigers lost to Maryland 24-21 on Saturday afternoon in Maryland.
  • Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker makes a pass during the 4th quarter of the Tigers game against Maryland on Saturday.
  • Maryland linebacker Drew Gloster (15) recovers a Clemson fumble on a Maryland punt in the third quarter of their game in Maryland on Saturday afternoon.
  • Clemson lost to Maryland 24-21 on Saturday afternoon in Maryland.
  • Maryland linebacker Drew Gloster (15) recovers a Clemson fumble on a Maryland punt in the third quarter of their game in Maryland on Saturday afternoon.
  • Clemson kicker Richard Jackson misses a 48-yard field goal in the end of the fourth quarter to try to tie the game.

Clemson lost to Maryland 24-21 on Saturday afternoon in Maryland.



Full gallery »Clemson loses to TCU

  • Clemson wide receiver Terrance Ashe has a pass broken up by TCU cornerback Nick Sanders No. 20 during the 4th quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson on Saturday afternoon.
  • Clemson running back C.J. Spiller makes a catch during the 2nd quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson on Saturday afternoon.
  • Clemson wide receiver Jacoby Ford is horse collared by TCU safety Colin Jones during the 4th quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson on Saturday afternoon.
  • Clemson wide receiver Jacoby Ford is horse collared by TCU safety Colin Jones during the 4th quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson on Saturday afternoon.
  • Clemson running back C.J. Spiller makes a catch from Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker during the 4th quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson on Saturday afternoon.
  • Clemson safety Rashard Hall knocks TCU running back Ryan Christian No. 18 during the 4th quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson on Saturday afternoon.

Clemson lost to TCU 14-10 on Saturday afternoon in Clemson.



Full gallery »Clemson defeats Boston College

  • Clemson University's Jonathan Meeks breaks up a pass intended for Boston College University's Rich Gunnell in the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon.
  • Clemson fans cheer on their team at the start of their game against Boston College on Saturday afternoon.
  • Clemson's Da'Quan Bowers sacks Boston College quarterback Justin Tuggle early in the fourth quarter of their game at Clemson on Saturday afternoon.
  • Clemson University defeated Boston College University 25-7 on Saturday afternoon.
  • Clemson fans watch in the rain as the Tigers play Boston College University on Saturday afternoon.
  • Clemson University's DeAndre McDaniel intercepts a pass in the third quarter of their game against Boston College University on Saturday afternoon.

Clemson University defeated Boston College University 25-7 on Saturday afternoon.



Full gallery »Clemson loses to Georgia Tech 30-27

  • Clemson's Jacoby Ford (6) helps teammate C.J. Spiller off the field after a failed fourth-down conversion at the end of Thursday's 30-27 loss to Georgia Tech.
  • Georgia Tech's Jerrard Tarrant knocks away a pass intended for Clemson's C.J. Spiller in the final minute of Thursday's 30-27 Clemson loss in Atlanta.
  • Georgia Tech's Demaryius Thomas breaks a tackle by Clemson's Chris Chancellor for a touchdown on a fake field goal to put Tech up 21-0 in the first quarter Thursday in Atlanta.
  • Clemson fans react to a Georgia Tech touchdown scored on a fake field goal in the first quarter to put the Yellow Jackets up 21-0 over the Tigers.
  • Clemson's DeAndre McDaniel intercepts a pass intended for Georgia Tech's Demaryius Thomas in the first quarter Thursday.
  • Clemson's C.J. Spiller outruns Cooper Taylor for a 63-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter Thursday in Atlanta.

Clemson scored 27 unanswered points to pull ahead of Georgia Tech before two field goals gave the Yellow Jackets a 30-27 win on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.



Full gallery »Clemson 37, MTSU 14 season opener

  • Clemson C.J. Spiller returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown, side by side with teammate Jacoby Ford hurdling Middle Tennessee State kicker Alan Gendreau in the first quarter in Saturday's game in Clemson.
  • Tailgaters line up their vehicles near the football practice fields Saturday.
  • Clemson University Rally Cat member Taylor Hoverman, a freshman from Fort Mill, decides where to throw a free T-shirt to fans at the Tigers Tailgate radio show before Saturday's game against Middle Tennesse in Clemson.
  • Clemson running back C.J. Spiller shakes hands with fans along with fellow players and coaches during the Tiger Walk event, before Saturday's game against Middle Tennesse in Clemson.
  • Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, fellow coaches, and playes shake hands with fans during the Tiger Walk event, before Saturday's game against Middle Tennesse in Clemson.
  • Rhett Cumbie of Anderson has a drink at a tailgate tent he set up with family and friends before the game Saturday against Middle Tennessee in Clemson.

On the first play of the game, C.J. Spiller took a kickoff and returned it 96 yards for a touchdown Saturday September 5, 2009 against Middle Tennessee State. Clemson won 37-14, the exact score of the last time the two teams played.



Full gallery »Kyle Parker: Clemson's New QB

  • Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker throws during practice Friday in Clemson.
  • Clemson quarterbacks Willy Korn, Kyle Parker, Michael Wade fade back at the first day of practice Tuesday in Clemson.
  • Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker throws near Tajh Boyd and Willy Korn during practice Friday in Clemson.
  • Clemson quarterbacks Michael Wade, Kyle Parker, and Willy Korn arrive for the first day of practice in Clemson.
  • Jess Bowers of Seneca dives in effort to catch quarterback Kyle Parker during the annual Spring game in Death Valley April 11, 2009.
  • Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker looks to pass during a scrimmage in Memorial Stadium Tuesday.


Full gallery »Clemson football practice

  • Clemson football players, running back C.J. Spiller, right, tight end Dwayne Allen, middle, and receiver Bryce McNeal walk from Memorial Stadium to the practice field across Perimeter Road, looking out for oncoming cars Friday afternoon.
  • Clemson quarterbacks Willy Korn, right, hands off a ball to C.J. Spiller during practice Friday in Clemson.
  • Clemson defensive coordinator Kevin Steele talks to a player between practice plays Friday in Clemson.
  • Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker throws during practice Friday in Clemson.
  • Clemson Da'Quan Bowers during practice Friday in Clemson.
  • Clemson Ricky Sapp, left, runs to another practice session with Stanley Hunter during practice Friday in Clemson.

Clemson football practice continued in its first week.




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