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How Clemson Football Survived West Coast Trip, Beat Cal in ACC Play

A primetime Friday night game that ended at 2:00 p.m. had everything in the cards, from flea-flicker interceptions to punt return touchdowns. Fortunately,

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Clemson Defense, Special Teams, Run Game Dominates Cal

Running back Gideon Davidson rumbled 75 yards with 2:59 to play, to seal Clemson’s 24-10 victory over California Friday at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 26

Wesco’s Punt Return Puts Clemson Back in Front

CLEMSON – With just over four minutes to play in the third quarter, wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr., returned a California punt 65-yards for a touchdown to put Clemson up 17-10 over the Bears.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 26

Clemson Ends Long March with Go-Ahead TD

Clemson went on a long touchdown drive to take its first lead of the game in Friday night’s contest against Cal at Cal’s Memorial Stadium. Running back Gideon Davidson took a direct snap and punched it in for a 1-yard score, capping a 17-play, 66-yard march that gave the Tigers a 10-7 advantage with 5:37 to play before halftime.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 26

Halftime Analysis: Clemson Holds Slim Lead Over Cal

Clemson and Cal are locked in a low-scoring battle as the Tigers have taken a 10-7 lead into halftime. The Clemson offense has once again been up-and-down, as freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds turned it over twice early, with one of those resulting in the Golden Bears’ only score.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 26

Defense Stakes Clemson to First Half Lead

They say defense travels, and in the first half of Friday night’s game, Clemson’s traveled to Berkeley, Calif. Using different looks and blitzes, the Tigers held Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele to 6 of 13 passing for 47 yards in the first half with one interception.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 26

Final Availability Report for Clemson-Cal

The ACC has released the final availability report ahead of Clemson’s road game at Cal. For Clemson, there has been one change. Backup QB Christopher Vizzina in no longer on the report after being listed as probable on the first two, meaning he should be available if needed.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 25

Friday’s Previews & Predictions: Clemson at Cal

CLEMSON — For the first time in a regular season game since 1966, Clemson is playing in California. The Tigers head West tonight to take on the Cal Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 25

National Analysts Make Picks for Clemson vs. Cal

Clemson will play a conference game on the West Coast for the first time in school history tonight, when the Tigers (2-1, 1-0 ACC) face the Cal Golden Bears (2-1, 1-0) at Cal Memorial Stadium.

Christopher Vizzina News / Clemson Tigers on SI / September 25

Is Clemson QB Christopher Vizzina Available to Play Against California?

With two hours to go until the Clemson Tigers kick off out west against Cal, there’s a significant omission to the ACC’s mandatory injury report, which is reported two hours before kickoff of every conference game. It’s senior quarterback Christopher Vizzina, who was trending to be available after being listed as “probable” throughout the week.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 25

Former Clemson Star Placed on Injured Reserve

A former Clemson standout has been placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for a minimum of four games. Atlanta Falcons star cornerback A.J. Terrell was placed on IR this week, due to a groin injury he suffered during a Week 2 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

Dexter Lawrence News / The Clemson Insider / September 25

Watch: Dexter Lawrence Mic’d Up

Former Clemson star Dexter Lawrence put on a clinic in Week 2 of the NFL season with a dominant defensive performance in the Cincinnati Bengals’ 20-6 victory over the Houston Texans last Sunday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 25

Big Visit On Deck for Clemson Target

With Clemson on the road this week, many of the schools’ recruiting targets will also be on the road, taking other visits. One worth keeping an eye on is four-star OL Sam Walker (Central, GA) and his trip to Athens for Georgia’s game against Oklahoma.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / September 25

Clemson Football: Did One Ultimately Disappointing Drive Save Clemson’s Season? No Clue, but I Want to Believe

I’ve been trying to think of something to write about the Tigers all week. Not going to lie, I said some hurtful things and thought even worse as the UNC game dragged on toward the end of the 2nd quarter.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / September 25

Clemson vs Cal Q&A with Write for California

For the first time since destroying Alabama 44-16 for a National Championship in 2019, Clemson is going back to Cali. The Tigers have a late Friday night game against one of the ACC’s newest members, the Cal Bears.

Dabo Swinney News / ESPN / September 25

Is Dabo Swinney still capable of righting the ship?

Clemson is 2-1, but with Cal up next, questions still linger around the state of Dabo Swinney's program.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 25

Brown’s TD Right Call for Struggling Offense

CLEMSON – Sometimes, regardless of any score or lead, you just need the touchdown. For a Clemson offense that struggled mightily through the better part of three games, wide receiver Tyler Brown’s race to the end zone in the final minute of a six-hour war against North Carolina meant far more than just six points on the scoreboard.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 25

New Clemson at Cal Availability Report

CLEMSON — The ACC released its availability report for Friday’s Clemson at California game, which kicks off a 10:30 p.m., ET. The most interesting update on the Clemson side of the report is backup quarterback Christopher Vizzina (elbow), who is still listed as probable for Friday’s game at Cal’s Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 24

Reliving 2016: Clemson Finally Breaks Curse of Bobby Dodd

Editor’s note: Each week, the Clemson Insider honors Clemson’s 2016 National Championship Team by reliving that week’s game on the schedule. Follow all season long as we talk to players and coaches who lived through the ups and downs of a dramatic season that brought Clemson its first national championship in 35 years.

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / September 23