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FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson players huddle before the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, in Santa Clara, Calif. For the first time, the defending national champion Tigers are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 presented by Regions Bank, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Swinney: No. 1 Clemson to play several new faces on D-line

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 27, 2019 02:43 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence drops back to pass during Clemson's annual Orange and White NCAA college football spring scrimmage in Clemson, S.C. Clemson’s defense was a big reason why the Tigers won a second national championship in three seasons. Now that unit has massive holes to fill after losing its entire front to the NFL, along with three key linebackers and two members of the secondary _ and that could mean the Tigers have to win shootouts behind quarterback Trevor Lawrence to stay on top. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Clemson needs to fill major holes on defensive line

By Pete Iacobelli Jul. 16, 2019 04:24 PM EDT

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence drops back to pass during Clemson's annual Orange and White NCAA college football spring scrimmage Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Retooled Clemson D has strong spring as it moves forward

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 06, 2019 06:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Clelin Ferrell (99) rushes into the backfield during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern in Clemson, S.C. Clemson’s defensive line came into the season with a ton of hype after Christian Wilkins, Austin Bryant and Ferrell all bypassed the chance to go to the NFL after 2017. Ferrell, an explosive pass rusher, has the most NFL upside. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Clemson All-American DE Ferrell headed for NFL draft

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 10, 2019 10:16 PM EST

Clemson's Trayvon Mullen answers questions at a news conference for the NCAA college football playoff championship game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Clemson's Swinney already looking forward to next title run

By Paul Newberry Jan. 08, 2019 04:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Clelin Ferrell (99) rushes into the backfield during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern in Clemson, S.C. Clemson’s defensive line came into the season with a ton of hype after Christian Wilkins, Austin Bryant and Ferrell all bypassed the chance to go to the NFL after 2017. Ferrell, an explosive pass rusher, has the most NFL upside. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Bama-Clemson loaded with NFL draft picks along D-line

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2019 02:40 AM EST

Clemson's Christian Wilkins dives over South Carolina's Sherrod Greene to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
No. 2 Clemson goes 12-0 with 56-35 win over Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 24, 2018 10:52 PM EST

Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) and teammates celebrate their 27-7 victory over Boston College in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Seniors, No. 2 Clemson seeking more milestones against Duke

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 16, 2018 10:08 AM EST