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Clemson women’s hopes in the NCAA tournament were dashed when a potential buzzer-beater was wiped out after the game clock reportedly started late in their first-round game against Southern California in Columbia, S.C.
Iowa is a slight -2 favorite against Clemson in a slow, grind-it-out March Madness game, with the expert’s top bet the Under 129.5. The matchup leans defense-first and low-scoring, giving Iowa a small edge in free-throw shooting and offensive rebounding, while Clemson relies on RJ Godfrey for scoring. A sample bet: Under 129.5, Iowa -2, Bennett Stirtz Over 2.5 threes as part of a same-game parlay.
Iowa earned an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a No. 9 seed in the South and will face eighth-seeded Clemson in Tampa on Friday at 5:50 p.m. CT (TNT). The Hawkeyes are 21-12 in their 30th NCAA appearance, while Clemson is 24-10. The bracket also features Florida as the top seed with Prairie View A&M and Lehigh as 16 seeds. Pre-tournament notes include Clemson's RJ Godfrey as leading scorer and Iowa's year-one head coach Ben McCollum's NCAA record; Iowa's last NCAA appearance was 2022-23. Tickets are limited and available via ncaatickets.com.
North Carolina’s bid to ride momentum into the NCAA Tournament hit a snag as Clemson held on for an 80-79 win in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. The Tar Heels trailed by 18 in the second half but a late surge led by Henri Veesaar, who finished with a career-high 28 points and 17 rebounds, pulled UNC within one in the final seconds before Jarin Stevenson’s last-second heave missed. Clemson’s bench outscored UNC 29-5 and the Tigers maintained better physicality throughout the game. UNC, now 24-8, heads to the NCAA Tournament after back-to-back losses, while dealing with injuries to Caleb Wilson (recently broke a right-hand thumb) and center Carter Welling (torn ACL).
Carolina rallied from a second-half deficit to beat Clemson 67-63 on Senior Night at the Smith Center, led by Luka Bogavac's 20 points (17 in the second half) and a pair of late free throws, with key contributions from Jarin Stevenson and Henri Veesaar as UNC extended its home winning streak to 18-0 and positioned itself for ACC Tournament seeding.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney publicly accused Ole Miss coach Pete Golding of blatant tampering with transfer Luke Ferrelli, who signed with Clemson in January, moved to campus, and later entered the transfer portal to join Ole Miss. Swinney presented a detailed timeline of calls, texts, and meetings, urged NCAA investigation and consequences for tampering, and suggested the issue could be a tipping point for the sport; Ole Miss did not comment.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney accused Ole Miss of direct, repeated tampering with Clemson linebacker Luke Ferrelli, calling it a 'whole other level' of misconduct and arguing the transfer-portal system is broken. He detailed alleged communications and a $1 million offer, and said Clemson has filed an NCAA complaint. Swinney urged governance and consequences for tampering and proposed reforms—from moving the portal window to spring and instituting OTAs to limiting transfers and overhauling revenue sharing—to protect players and restore integrity in college football.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney accused Ole Miss and coach Pete Golding of tampering with Clemson signee Luke Ferrelli, detailing calls, texts, and a two-year, $2 million offer that allegedly lured him away. Swinney criticized the transfer rules and suggested the NCAA may need consequences for tampering, while Ole Miss denied involvement by its GM, making the incident a potential test case for enforcement.
Dabo Swinney detailed the Luke Ferrelli transfer from Clemson to Ole Miss in a 19-minute press conference, outlining conversations with Ole Miss, alleging tampering by Pete Golding, saying Clemson has alerted the NCAA, and walking through a January timeline as Ferrelli shifted from Clemson to Ole Miss.
Syracuse football faces Clemson in their first ACC game of 2025, with predictions favoring Clemson to win narrowly or comfortably, depending on the analyst, due to factors like turnovers, quarterback play, and team experience.
The Texas Longhorns have been seeded No. 5 in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff and will face No. 12 Clemson at home on December 21. Texas, coming off a loss to Georgia in the SEC championship, will play Clemson, who secured their spot by winning the ACC championship. The game features intriguing storylines, including Texas safety Andrew Mukuba's transfer from Clemson and the matchup between coaches Steve Sarkisian and Dabo Swinney. The winner will advance to the Peach Bowl to face Arizona State.
The ACC Championship Game between Clemson and SMU could significantly impact the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings. If Clemson wins, it could potentially bump both Alabama and Miami out of the CFP, as two of the five highest-ranked conference champions might not be in the Top 12 on Selection Day. This scenario highlights flaws in the CFP system, as discussed by analysts Heather Dinich and Paul Finebaum, with additional intrigue surrounding Clemson's coach Dabo Swinney, an Alabama graduate, potentially affecting his alma mater's playoff chances.
The Kentucky Wildcats suffered their first loss of the season, falling 70-66 to the Clemson Tigers in a challenging road game. Kentucky struggled with scoring droughts, foul trouble, and a lack of depth, which were exacerbated by Clemson's physical play. The Wildcats' inability to handle physicality and their recent decline in 3-point shooting were key factors in the defeat. With a significant matchup against Gonzaga approaching, Kentucky needs to address these issues quickly.
The South Carolina Gamecocks face off against the Clemson Tigers in a highly anticipated college football matchup at Memorial Stadium. The Gamecocks, led by quarterback LaNorris Sellers, are on a five-game winning streak and are expected to score heavily against Clemson's defense. Betting predictions favor South Carolina to potentially upset Clemson, with a focus on the Gamecocks exceeding a team total of 23.5 points. The game is set for Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Noon ET on ESPN.
Rece Davis, host of "College GameDay," predicts an upset in the upcoming college football game between the No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks and No. 12 Clemson Tigers. Despite being a 2.5-point underdog, Davis believes South Carolina will defeat Clemson at Memorial Stadium, potentially securing a College Football Playoff spot. Both teams are vying for playoff contention, making this ACC-SEC showdown a high-stakes matchup.