The Clemson Insider

What They’re Saying: Clemson’s Win over Charleston Southern

By: Gavin Oliver October 19, 2026

Coming off an open date, Clemson got back in the win column Saturday with a 37-0 victory over Charleston Southern at Memorial Stadium on Military Appreciation Day.

The Tigers (4-2) leaned a dominant defense, strong rushing attack and standout special teams en route to the win over the Buccaneers (3-4).

Clemson improved to 2-0 all-time against Charleston Southern and 41-0 against FCS teams since the NCAA split Division I in 1978.

The Tigers will get back into their ACC schedule next Saturday when they host Virginia Tech at Memorial Stadium, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. on ESPN.

Check out some of what they’re saying about the Tigers’ win over Charleston Southern:

W in the Valley 🐅 pic.twitter.com/3cwcr2XrvL
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) October 17, 2026

It's a great day to be a Clemson Tiger!!! 🐅 pic.twitter.com/TwDTbM942V
— Clemson Athletics (@ClemsonTigers) October 17, 2026

FINAL from Clemson, South Carolina.
Charleston Southern 0, Clemson 37

Tigers get back into the win column and improve to 4-2 on the year. Charleston Southern covers the 42.5 point spread and won the turnover battle, 2-1. pic.twitter.com/Wzq0eQfpA5

— Carolina Clash Sports (@Carolina_Clash) October 17, 2026

Shutout win for the Tigers 👊

Clemson held Charleston Southern to just 76 total YDs of offense in a 37-0 shutout. Chris Johnson Jr. had two TDs & @DavidsonGideon added a 7-YD TD. @justkylon recorded a special teams TD off a fumbled kickoff@ClemsonFB | @ClemsonTigers | #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/l8c38oiIaN
— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) October 17, 2026

Got busy after the game and didn't get around to checking the spreadsheet until now…

Yesterday's 37-0 win over Charleston Southern was a Clemson Winning Scorigami!

It is the 431st unique winning scoreline in Clemson football history. pic.twitter.com/S5ba8u7Wb5
— Austin Pendergist (@apthirteen) October 18, 2026

A special moment inside Memorial Stadium as we honor those who have fallen while serving our country. 🇺🇸💜 pic.twitter.com/lezBV2my6r
— Clemson Athletics (@ClemsonTigers) October 17, 2026

What a sight for Military Appreciation Day 🤩🇺🇸@ClemsonFB pic.twitter.com/bPJX45cUTL

— Clemson Athletics (@ClemsonTigers) October 17, 2026

First career TD for @Cjrarri24 as a Tiger 😤

📺: ACCN pic.twitter.com/9IfvbovBYj
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) October 17, 2026

Heck of a cut by 16! Getting in for the TD
— Eric Mac Lain (@EricMacLain) October 17, 2026

.@DavidsonGideon records a touchdown in his fourth consecutive game 👏

📺: ACCN pic.twitter.com/7d3Ut26Mqi
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) October 17, 2026

WHAT A PLAY!

Scoop and score for @justkylon 👏

📺: ACCN pic.twitter.com/THTk2itpd7

— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) October 17, 2026

59-yard field goal for @nolanhauser 🤯 pic.twitter.com/wKz6IRG1Bs
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) October 17, 2026

CLEMSON WITH A 59-YD FIELD GOAL 😯

Wait for Dabo's reaction 😅 pic.twitter.com/FKD8vhQUqJ
— ACC Network (@accnetwork) October 17, 2026

Clemson secures the shutout and allowed just 76 total yards. Has to be one of the better statistical defensive performances in Clemson history.

Special teams were elite today. Hauser is an absolute weapon and that will pay dividends at some point down the stretch.
— Tiger Commenter (@TigerCommenter) October 17, 2026

SACK FOR @VictorBurley2 😤 pic.twitter.com/FAgOXCLxAd

— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) October 17, 2026

Caden Story with a sack. Back-to-back backfield tackles ends the drive for CSU. 9:08 Q4 as Tigers take over from midfield.
— Jackson Castellano (@jaxacastellano) October 17, 2026

The story of the game is Story.

Guy is everywhere today.
— William Qualkinbush (@QualkTalk) October 17, 2026

Shoutout to our Clemson family 🐅 pic.twitter.com/jJhF4FrmNE
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) October 17, 2026

This is the worst offense under Dabo Swinney’s tenure. Not an opinion. It’s a fact.

— Sons of Clemson (@SonsOfClemson) October 17, 2026

Clemson QBs halfway thru the Season.

2 Passing TDs
0 Rushing TDs
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1 Fumble Lost
7 Interceptions
****3 Defensive TDs (1 Scoop&Score, 2 Pick-6s)
— Pope Clemson II (@PopeClemson2nd) October 17, 2026

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney: "I think we made a big improvement today on doing the routine things better, but we still need to do it better." Says there were plays vs. Charleston Southern that didn't hurt them today that would've hurt them "if the margin was smaller"
— Chapel Fowler (@chapelfowler) October 17, 2026

We dancin’ 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IrVYkdeY4D
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) October 17, 2026

Division I football was split in 1978. Clemson remains the only school in the state unbeaten against FCS competition since then.

Sure beats losing. pic.twitter.com/1KcZ8HWFyW

— Austin Pendergist (@apthirteen) October 17, 2026

There is something special about Memorial Stadium 🏟️🏈#GoTigers || @BankWithUnited pic.twitter.com/wdIniFS1fg
— Clemson Athletics (@ClemsonTigers) October 18, 2026