Portal Power
Losing big in back-to-back trips to the Big Easy for the College Football Playoff allows for plenty of self-evaluation, but perhaps the biggest change needs to take place off the field.
THE ROAR: Tip of the Cap, Big Pick Up, and Sweep the Leg
Another week is here and it's time to drop THE ROAR and see what's trending in the first week of 2021.
Unusual Momentum
As we begin putting the final few bows on the 2020 season, one thing is for sure, what happened in New Orleans has become incredibly unusual in Tiger Town.
The Notes: No. 3 Ohio State 49, No. 2 Clemson 28
Clemson finished its 2020 campaign at 10-2, its 10th consecutive 10-win season, the third-longest streak in FBS history. It was only Clemson’s second season in the last six years in which it lost multiple games (12-2 in 2017).
Bitter Finale
No. 2 Clemson's 2020 season comes to an end after a shocking 49-28 loss to No. 3 Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl.
FINAL: No. 3 Ohio State 49, No. 2 Clemson 28
Clemson and Ohio State meet again in a rematch of last year's College Football Playoff Semifinal game, this year, it's at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.
Paw Predictions: No. 2 Clemson vs. No. 3 Ohio State
See what the media thinks of this rematch of last year's Fiesta Bowl.
Allstate Sugar Bowl Pregame Notes
Only one player in this year’s Allstate Sugar Bowl is a Louisiana product. Clemson running back Travis Etienne grew up in Jennings, La., and attended Jennings High School, which is about 170 miles from New Orleans.
Keys to Victory: 2021 Sugar Bowl
Clemson and Ohio State face each in a rematch of last year's College Football Playoff Semifinal.
Sugar Bowl Notebook | Clemson's defense is built to bend, not break
A healthy James Skalski knows that in order to break his teams winless record in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, they have to be ready to bend but not break. Making crucial plays in the most crucial moments will be the recipe to success this weekend.
THE ROAR: Reloaded, Eye of the Tiger, and This is Jeopardy!
As the Tigers and Buckeyes get ready to face off, we take a look at what's trending in the new year!
Way Back When: The punch that ended Woody Hayes' career and catapulted Danny Ford's
Just over 40 years ago, Clemson and Ohio State met for the first time. It was the famed first game in charge for Clemson coach Danny Ford, and the infamous final game for Buckeye head coach Woody Hayes.
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Something Sweeter: Playoff Hero Turner Looking to Improve in Rematch
Despite making the signature play in the last clash between Clemson and Ohio State, senior safety Nolan Turner is hoping for better all-around performance in the second straight semifinal meeting with the Buckeyes.
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Sugar Bowl Notebook | Coaches Press Conference
Dabo Swinney and Ryan Day just wrapped up their press conference with the media. Here's the full audio along with some quick notes.
THE ROAR: Plan B, No Mayo, and come on COVID-19, not Mary Ann!
Looks like Brandon Streeter will be calling plays for Clemson tomorrow night, but Uncle Swanny has a riddle for everyone to solve.
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WATCH: Dabo Swinney Updates Coaching Situation
When Clemson arrived in New Orleans, Dabo Swinney revealed his plans for Friday’s Sugar Bowl matchup with Ohio State.
Broken Glass, Everywhere
With the news that Tony Elliott will not be traveling to New Orleans for Clemson's Sugar Bowl matchup, Dabo Swinney has certainly had to break the glass on his Pandemic Playbook.
BREAKING: Tony Elliott will miss Sugar Bowl in COVID-19 Protocol
Clemson's offensive coordinator will not travel with the team to New Orleans.
Blackout Bingo and the Big Easy: Tigers adjusting to new-look Sugar Bowl Week
In a year like this one, nothing has been familiar for the Tigers. With the Sugar Bowl approaching, COVID-19's effects on normalcy are looming large.
2021 Allstate Sugar Bowl Game Preview | No. 2 Clemson vs. No. 3 Ohio State
For the second consecutive year, and third time overall, Ohio State and Clemson will face off in the College Football Playoff semifinals.