College football is built on traditions, and across the Atlantic Coast Conference, Saturdays are shaped by the rituals, rivalries and moments that define each program’s identity.
At Clemson, those traditions make Memorial Stadium one of the most recognizable venues in college football and a place where generations of Tigers celebrate their pride in orange.
Those traditions include:
- The “Most Exciting 25 Seconds in College Football,” as the Tigers race down the hill into Death Valley.
- Touching Howard’s Rock before every game, a tradition that symbolizes Clemson’s passion and history.
- The tradition of stamping $2 bills with tiger paws, allowing fans to show their Clemson pride wherever the Tigers play.
Together, those traditions create an atmosphere that is uniquely Clemson, making Saturdays in Death Valley some of the most memorable in college football.
Mike Garbett is a content specialist working with McClatchy’s Content Innovation Lab.