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Clemson Pays $450K for Charleston Southern Football Matchup
17 Oct
Summary
- Charleston Southern will receive $450,000 for playing Clemson.
- The game is scheduled for Oct. 17 at noon on ACC Network.
- Clemson has never lost to an FCS opponent in 40 previous meetings.
Clemson's football team, under coach Dabo Swinney, is scheduled to host Charleston Southern on October 17th. This marks the second time the Tigers will play the Buccaneers, having previously defeated them 66-17 in 2023.
Charleston Southern will receive a payment of $450,000 for participating in the game, according to contract details. The agreement was initially made in 2017 and later rescheduled. Charleston Southern will also receive numerous passes and parking accommodations.
Clemson holds an undefeated record of 40-0 against FCS opponents. The team has also confirmed future non-conference schedules through 2029, featuring matchups against Georgia State, Wofford, Troy, and The Citadel.
Looking further ahead, Clemson has extended series with Notre Dame and South Carolina through at least 2037. A previously scheduled four-game series with Georgia from 2029 to 2033 was mutually canceled.
