Frank Howard Field at Clemson Memorial Stadium, popularly known as "Death Valley", is home to the Clemson Tigers, an NCAA Division I FBS football team located in Clemson, South Carolina. Built in 1941–1942, the stadium has seen expansions throughout the years with the most recent being the WestZone with Phase 1 construction beginning in 2004 and completing in 2015 with the addition of the Oculus, the final piece of Phase 3. Phase 1 of the EastZone project began in 2020.
Roderick F. Gardner is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons.
Donnell Woolford is a former professional American football cornerback who was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 1st round of the 1989 NFL Draft. Woolford played in 10 NFL seasons for the Bears from 1989 to 1997, the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1997 to 1998 and Carolina Panthers from 1998-1999. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 1994. Woolford was surpassed by Charles Tillman for the most interceptions by a Bears cornerback, although Donnell achieved the goal 18 games faster than Tillman. Woolford was a graduate of Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville, NC and Clemson University.
Dustin W. Fry is a former American football center and former offensive line coach for Arkansas Razorbacks and SMU Mustangs football. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Clemson.
The South Carolina Gamecocks football program represents the University of South Carolina. The Gamecocks compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference. The team's head coach is Shane Beamer. They play their home games at Williams-Brice Stadium.
The 1995 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's inaugural season in the National Football League and the 1st under head coach Dom Capers. They went 7–9, the best debut year for any expansion franchise since the NFL's inception. The Panthers played their first season's home games at Clemson University because Bank of America Stadium was still under construction after a deadline point in 1995 for scheduling Carolina's first set of NFL games.
Curtis Wayne Whitley was an American football center in the National Football League. He played six seasons for the San Diego Chargers (1992–1994), the Carolina Panthers (1995–1996), and the Oakland Raiders (1997). Born in Smithfield, North Carolina, he graduated from Smithfield-Selma High School before attending Clemson University. He was then selected by the Chargers in the fifth round of the 1992 NFL Draft. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the 1995 NFL Expansion Draft.
Michael Jerome Reed is an American football coach and former player who is currently the special teams coordinator and cornerbacks coach at Clemson University. He previously served as an assistant coach at North Carolina State University, Philadelphia Eagles, University of Richmond and Kiel Baltic Hurricanes.
Thomas Adam Austin V is the offensive line coach at Clemson and a former American football center. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Clemson.
Although there are no major league professional franchises based in South Carolina, the state does have numerous minor league teams. The Carolina Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes major league pro teams representing both North Carolina and South Carolina, are based in neighboring North Carolina. The Carolina Panthers, the professional American football team of the National Football League based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has training facilities in Rock Hill, South Carolina. College teams throughout the state represent their particular South Carolina institution, along with the state being a prime destination for golf and water sports.
Stephone Anthony is a former American football linebacker and current coach. He played college football at Clemson.
Victor Ramon Beasley Jr. is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. After playing college football for Clemson University, Beasley was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Willie Simmons is the head coach of the Florida A&M Rattlers football team. Simmons was previously the head coach at Prairie View A&M from 2014 to 2017. He was previously offensive coordinator of the Alcorn State Braves. Simmons played college football at Clemson and The Citadel as a quarterback.
Adam Humphries is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015. He has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans.
Calvin Orin Ridley is an American football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, and was drafted by the Falcons in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Benjamin James Boulware is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Clemson. Boulware signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL Draft.
Raymond "Ray-Ray" McCloud III is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson.
The 2018 ACC Championship Game was played on December 1, 2018. It was the 14th annual ACC Championship Game, played to determine the 2018 champion of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The game was held at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Clemson emerged victorious and became the 2018 ACC champions, beating Pitt 42–10.
Taylor Hearn is a former American football guard. He played college football at Clemson.
Aundell Terrell Jr. is an American football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson and was drafted by the Falcons in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.