Clemson suffered a disappointing defeat on Saturday, losing 17-14 at home to rival South Carolina in a game that delivered a severe blow to its College Football Playoff hopes.
The defeat marked the Tigers’ second consecutive home loss to the Gamecocks, a streak not seen in nearly 30 years. For a program that once thrived in big moments, this loss serves as a painful reminder of how far Clemson has fallen in recent years.
The Tigers had their chances, forcing three turnovers and starting strong in the second half with a Cade Klubnik-led touchdown drive. But their failure to capitalize offensively, combined with the dominant performance from South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers, sealed Clemson’s fate. Sellers proved unstoppable, rushing for 166 yards and scoring the game-winning touchdown with just over a minute remaining.
The loss sends the Tigers reeling as playoff hopes are dashed and questions arise about the program’s direction. Social media had a lot to say
