Trenton Simpson
Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Clemson's Bresee continues on NFL path after sister's death

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 14, 2023 02:17 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Drew Pyne carries the ball as Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Behind RB Shipley, LB Carter, No. 9 Clemson taking the leap

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 15, 2022 05:10 PM EST

FILE - Clemson cornerback Malcolm Greene (21) plays against Louisville during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Ninth-ranked Clemson will be without junior defensive back Malcolm Greene for the rest of the season due to a groin injury. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Clemson DB Malcolm Greene out for season with groin injury

Nov. 15, 2022 03:37 PM EST

Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) hurdles over Louisville safety M.J. Griffin (26) on his way to a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
No. 12 Clemson wins 39th straight at home 31-16 over Cards

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 12, 2022 07:06 PM EST

Clemson defensive tackle Payton Page honors Ella Bresee, sister of defensive tackle Bryan Bresee, during the team's NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Ella Bresee died recently of brain cancer. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
No. 4 Clemson getting healthy, more comfortable on defense

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 11, 2022 03:04 PM EDT

Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins (20) knocks down a fourth down pass intended for Wake Forest wide receiver A.T. Perry (9) during the second overtime of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Clemson won 51-45 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 5 Clemson defense AWOL at times after hyped offseason

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 27, 2022 04:38 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) throws the ball in the third quarter against the Furman during an NCAA college football game in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
No. 5 Clemson looks to stay perfect vs. Louisiana Tech

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 01:54 PM EDT

Marshall defensive back Steven Gilmore (3) jumps into the stands after returning an interception for a score against Notre Dame during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. Marshall won 26-21. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Sun Belt gets slighted in rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 12, 2022 02:05 AM EDT

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

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Clemson offensive tackle Jordan McFadden answers 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)
NC State's Leary, Clemson leads all-ACC football picks

Jul. 27, 2022 02:34 PM EDT

South Carolina running back Kevin Harris (20) runs with the ball against Clemson's Trenton Simpson (22) and Baylon Spector (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Clemson at South Carolina 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 09:11 PM EST

Connecticut defensive back Stan Cross (17) is called for pass interference on Clemson wide receiver E.J. Williams (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Connecticut at Clemson 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 01:55 PM EST

Pittsburgh defensive back Damarri Mathis (21) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Clemson at Pittsburgh 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) throws from the pocket as offensive linemen Matt Bockhorst (65) and Marcus Tate (74) block during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech at Clemson 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 05:37 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs the ball during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP, Pool)c
Healthy, deeper No. 4 Clemson ready for championship run

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 01, 2020 05:13 PM EST