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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

Clemson's Dexter Lawrence runs drills during NFL Pro Day, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Some of Clemson defensive linemen workout for NFL executives

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 14, 2019 04:37 PM EDT

National champs return to field for Clemson spring practice

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 27, 2019 07:53 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney moved up and down the rows of Tigers players, patting their shoulder pads and helmets as the national champions got...

A family enjoys the parade held in Clemson's honor Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Clemson, S.C., TheTigers defeated Alabama 44-16 in the College Football Playoff championship game Monday Jan. 7. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Clemson celebrates latest title amid cheers and doughnuts

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 12, 2019 12:05 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)
Clemson All-American DE Ferrell headed for NFL draft

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

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2018, file photo, Clemson defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence stretches during team practice at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said the suspended Lawrence will be missed against top-ranked Alabama on Monday, Dec. 7, 2019. Lawrence, offensive lineman Zach Giella and tight end Braden Galloway tested positive for ostarine in NCAA drug testing. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert, File)
Suspended Clemson DT Lawrence among 3 Tigers off to NFL

Jan. 09, 2019 03:58 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

Clemson's Christian Wilkins celebrates after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Clemson uses big moments to topple Tide for title

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 08, 2019 12:01 AM EST

File-This Oct. 6, 2018, file photo shows Wake Forest's Sam Hartman (10) looking to pass under pressure from Clemson's Christian Wilkins (42) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. Wilkins is here to put a smile on your face, whether you like it or not. For four seasons, Wilkins has been bringing the jokes, zingers and sneaky pinches on the bottom at Clemson. The 300-pound All-America defensive tackle famously celebrated the Tigers’ 2016 national championship with a split and flashed a Heisman pose after a touchdown run this season. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Wilkins leaves legacy of laughter and leadership at Clemson

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 27, 2018 05:11 PM EST

Devin White is first LSU linebacker to win Butkus Award

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2018 09:37 PM EST
LSU's Devin White is the Butkus Award winner as the best linebacker in the country. The winner was announced Wednesday. White is the first LSU player...

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) runs for a touchdown against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. Etienne was picked as the offensive player of the year on The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference team. released Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
No. 2 Clemson dominates AP All-ACC team again with 11 Tigers

Dec. 04, 2018 12:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) leaps over Iowa State defensive back Richard Bowens III (17) to score a touchdown on a 27-yard pass play duinring the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas. The Sooners and Longhorns are loaded with playmakers on the outside, but the ones with the best case to be All-Americans are Oklahoma’s Marquise Brown and Texas’ Lil’Jordan Humphrey. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
AP All-America Watch: Star matchups for championship weekend

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2018 12:37 PM EST

Allen, Bush, White among 5 linebackers up for Butkus Award

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2018 04:07 PM EST
Josh Allen of Kentucky and Devin Bush of Michigan are among the five finalists for the Butkus Award, which goes to the nation's best linebacker. The...

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 4 Clemson welcomes break after emotion-filled stretch

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 08, 2018 02:35 PM EDT