Trevor Lawrence starting to stand out

As Clemson’s football team gets back to practice today behind the Allen Reeves Football Complex in Clemson, one of the story lines for the second half of spring drills will be the development of freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence. How much of a turn will the former 5-star make before the Tigers conclude the spring with […]

Secondary leaves a lot to be desired

Going into Clemson’s full scrimmage on Wednesday as a part of the team that has stood out most early in spring practice, the secondary seemed to backtrack during the scrimmage. Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables expressed clear displeasure with the secondary following the scrimmage, and rising junior cornerback Trayvon Mullen understands his frustration. “Everyone needs to be […]

Corners have been ‘exceptional’

Through the first five days of Clemson’s spring practice, one position group has stood out among the rest, according to head coach Dabo Swinney. “I think our corners have been exceptional the first five days,” Swinney said after Clemson’s practice and half scrimmage Wednesday. “That’s one of the things I was telling the team is, […]

Highlights: Clemson Media Day

NEW ORLEANS — Top-ranked Clemson held its Sugar Bowl Media Day on Saturday as it prepares to face fourth-ranked Alabama on Monday night in the College Football Playoff semifinal for the third year in a row. The Clemson Insider’s Olivia Garrison and Katie Florio had exclusive interviews with players including running back Tavien Feaster, defensive […]

The more Carolina fans threw objects more fun Mullen, Tigers had

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Third-ranked Clemson cruised past its in-state rival No. 24 South Carolina, 34-10, at Williams-Brice Stadium Saturday night, making this the fourth consecutive win against the Gamecocks. Cornerback Trayvon Mullen has steadily become an asset for the Tigers as he had an interception in both last night’s game and last week against the […]

Mullen has learned why it’s important to beat the Gamecocks

It did not take Trayvon Mullen long to learn how important the South Carolina Game is to Clemson. The cornerback said on Monday he saw right away as the Tigers prepared for last year’s game how focused everyone was on the Gamecocks. “I knew it meant a lot based on last year,” the Florida native […]

Mullen: Communication needs to improve

Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen says there is room for improvement on the communication between the defensive backs at times and they will need to get that corrected for the stretch run. Mullen says the depth at corner allows the team to put others out there without missing a beat. Watch Mullen’s press conference on TCITV:

Mullen ready to get after his cousin, Lamar Jackson

Saturday night’s prime time game between second-ranked Clemson and No. 14 Louisville carries a lot of weight. The game has ACC Atlantic Division implications as well as national significance in relation to the College Football Playoff. Not to mention ESPN’s College Gameday Show will be there to hype it up and it kicks off in […]

What We Heard: Tuesday Interviews

Second-ranked Clemson continues its preparation for No. 14 Louisville before the Primetime matchup Saturday night at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Ky. On Tuesday Dabo Swinney held his weekly press conference and the media also spoke with defensive end Christian Wilkins, cornerback Trayvon Mullen, wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, and defensive coordinator Brent Venables. Here […]

Tuesday notebook: Louisville is more than Lamar Jackson

With all the talk about reigning Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson, no one really talks about the other big playmakers on Louisville’s offense. Wide receiver Jaylen Smith leads the ACC with 17 receptions for 300 yards in just two games. He is averaging 17.6 yards per catch. Then there is freshman Dez Fitzpatrick who has […]