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Dabo Swinney Goes Off Over FSU’s Mike Norvell Message After Clemson Win
The Clemson Tigers left Tallahassee with a win Saturday night, but coach Dabo Swinney had something besides football on his mind after beating Florida State. Before Clemson’s 36-24 victory on Oct. 31, an airplane flew over Doak Campbell Stadium carrying a banner calling for Seminoles coach Mike Norvell to be fired. The message, which also mentioned Florida State Board of Trustees chair Peter Collins, included a glaring spelling error.
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Tait Reynolds accounted for three touchdowns while turning in his best start of 2026. The Clemson Tigers ' defense forced four turnovers, and Dabo Swinney's program continued its dominance of ACC rival Florida State in a 36-24 victory at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on Halloween night. Reynolds had more passing touchdowns in the first half than he had all season entering the night. He found tight end Christian Bentancur for an 18-yard strike and an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Reynolds added a 4-yard touchdown toss to Olsen Patt-Henry as part of 10 Clemson points in the final 1:38 of the opening half. Reynolds' two touchdown passes were his first since Clemson's ACC opener against North Carolina on Sept. 19. He finished 18 of 32 passing for 189 yards and rushed 14 times for 85 net yards. Clemson (5-3, 3-2) had to hold off a late Florida State (3-5, 1-4) rally. It did so when the true freshman quarterback from Arizona picked the perfect time to show off his legs. The Tigers faced a third-and-12 at their 21-yard line and seemed headed for a punt after having already given up back-to-back touchdown drives that let Florida State
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Elyjah Thurmon injury update, Clemson OL released from hospital after hit to head
This story has been updated with additional information. TALLAHASSEE, FL — Clemson football starting left guard Elyjah Thurmon was released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Nov. 1 after being carted off vs. Florida State the day before, according to the school. "OL Elyjah Thurmon has been discharged from the hospital and is returning to Clemson ," Clemson football's X account posted. "Thank you to the medical teams from both Clemson and Florida State for their care. Elyjah, his family and the broader Clemson family are grateful for everyone's prayer and support last night." The Tigers (5-3, 3-2 ACC) defeated the Seminoles (3-5, 1-4) 36-24 on Oct. 31. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said after the game Thurmon has either a concussion or a neck injury. "I think the signs are all positive right now," Swinney said. "I think it's more just maybe a concussion-type thing, and just that whole neck area, but he had good strength, good movement, and all that." Thurmon was injured on a run play in the second quarter. Thurmon entered a pile of players to help running back Jarvis Green gain more yards and took a hit to the head from an FSU defender. This is the
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Tallahassee, Valdosta honor hometown ties to World Series Champion Brewers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - When the final out was recorded in St. Petersburg Wednesday night, two Milwaukee Brewers pitchers with local links ran onto the field in jubilation. Shane Drohan and DL Hall are now World Series champions. Drohan pitched for Florida State from 2018 to 2020. After his junior...
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ESPN predicts the winner of Clemson football vs. Florida State
For the second straight year, the Clemson Tigers head into their annual rivalry showdown against the Florida State Seminoles with both programs having seen better days. Dabo Swinney's team travels to Tallahassee in Week 9 of the 2026 college football season. Clemson (4-3, 3-2 ACC) is coming off a last-minute 20-16 loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers led for much of the second half, but Hokies quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer led his team on an 11-play, 69-yard drive for the game-winning score with 1:44 to play. Grunkmeyer's 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Luke Reynolds on fourth-and-1 gave Virginia Tech its first win over Clemson in 19 years and dropped the Tigers to 2-8 in their last 10 home games against Power Four opponents. The offense struggled once again, netting only 288 total yards and going 3 of 14 on third downs. Freshman QB Tait Reynolds completed 20 of his 26 passes, but his average completion went for only 5.9 yards. The Tigers rank dead last in the ACC and just 115th nationally in total offense with 333.1 yards per game. Clemson will face a Florida State (3-4, 1-3) team fresh off a bye, and one