The Clemson Tigers entered Week 14, rivalry week in college football, knowing they had their work cut out for them to advance to the College Football Playoff. A

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,

Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell (20) breaks up the pass to South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor (8) during the first half of the Palmetto Bowl between South Carolina and Clemson at Memorial Stadium in Clemson on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State