CLEMSON – The Clemson Tigers exorcised their demons Saturday, taking down South Carolina to taste revenge from last year’s loss in Death Valley.

Clemson silenced the sold-out crowd in Williams-Brice Stadium as well as the Gamecocks offense. Following the victory, The Clemson Insider compiled reactions from the next wave of Tigers after the Tigers won the state.

2024 LB Sammy Brown

“Well to keep it frank, our defense is incredible. I cannot wait to be there and be able to play under such a great staff and a great defense. It’s always great to win the state especially after how it went last year and I’m really excited to see how Clemson plays in the bowl game.”

2024 DL Champ Thompson

“Great game last night. Defense stood on business.”

2024 S Tavoy Feagin

“All I gotta say is don’t doubt us and that we back and ain’t going anywhere.”

2024 EDGE Adam Kissayi

“Very excited for the guys. Very happy about the win but beating South Carolina is the standard.”

2025 QB Blake Hebert

“It was a great win. They found a way to get it done and that’s what counts. Loved watching it and I could feel the energy through the TV. Go Tigers.”

2025 RB Gideon Davidson

“Love winning this rivalry game. Our defense was lights out. 169 total yards is sick. Coach Goodwin has those guys playing great football. Jonathan (Weitz), our kicker was cold as ice all night facing those long kicks in a hostile environment. Nailed all three. Coach Swinney deserves a lot of credit for the teams fantastic four-game stretch to end the season. He is the best. Congrats to the whole Clemson team on the Big W vs. that other team in South Carolina.”