The 1981 Clemson Tigers completed the first 12-0 season in program history on their way to collecting their first national championship. The Tigers weren’t even in the national conversation ...

In college football history, no top-ranked team ever seemed a less likely national champ than the one rated No. 1 on Dec. 27, 1981. As Clemson practiced football that Sunday at Tropical Park, on ...

Former Clemson football players, from left, Jeff Davis, Perry Tuttle and Homer Jordan (3) greet each other as they meet for a special ceremony for to honor the 1981 national championship team Sept ...

In 1981, Clemson celebrated its only national championship in college football, under coach Danny Ford, and the school’s first in any team sport. Less than one year later, the NCAA found Clemson ...

T he 1981 Clemson football team started the season unranked, but a 13-3 victory over Georgia in the third game got them into the top 20 and the Tigers steadily gained ground with each subsequent ...

1981 Clemson title team set the standard. Now they’re biggest fans of today’s Tigers By Bob Spear Special to The State Updated January 11, 2020 7:30 PM ...

Clemson made its sixth straight College Football Playoff this season and the program is enjoying its greatest period. The Tigers are fielding some of their best teams these days and the 2020 ...

Former Clemson football players, from left, Jeff Davis, Perry Tuttle and Homer Jordan (3) greet each other as they meet for a special ceremony for to honor the 1981 national championship team Sept ...

Former Clemson football players, from left, Jeff Davis, Perry Tuttle and Homer Jordan (3) greet each other as they meet for a special ceremony for to honor the 1981 national championship team Sept ...

Former Clemson football players, from left, Jeff Davis, Perry Tuttle and Homer Jordan (3) greet each other as they meet for a special ceremony for to honor the 1981 national championship team Sept ...

Former Clemson football players, from left, Jeff Davis, Perry Tuttle and Homer Jordan (3) greet each other as they meet for a special ceremony for to honor the 1981 national championship team Sept ...

Former Clemson football players, from left, Jeff Davis, Perry Tuttle and Homer Jordan (3) greet each other as they meet for a special ceremony for to honor the 1981 national championship team Sept ...