The Citadel’s $475,000 is in line with what Clemson’s paid to other in-state FCS programs for making the trip to Death Valley. Greenville-based Furman got $415,000 for a 2022 visit, and Charleston Southern was paid $400,000 for a game last year, The State previously reported.

The most compelling aspect of the College Football Playoff race at the moment may not be who will get into the 12-team field but who will be left out. A logjam of two-loss SEC teams, including Tennessee,

Despite concluding conference play strongly, Clemson football is projected to play in a non-CFP bowl game for the fourth consecutive season. The No. 16 Tigers (8-2, 7-1 ACC), who were No. 20 in the CFP rankings a week ago,