tigers. the mist is still coming down live in clemson. tonight at 6:00, will see a special moment between a grandmother and her grandson who playayon the team. mandy gaither, wyff news 4, live in clemson. nigel: the clemson football team is in the air on their way to arizona. gabrielle: and arizona is where we find wyff news 4's brad fralick, who is live i i phoenix where the national championship will be taking place. nigel: look at that shot! gabrielle: hey there brad. brad: nigel, thanks so much. we are live in phoenix, waiting on the clemson tigers to arrive. still about 2 hours before they land in the desert head of the the crimson tide. you saw as the tigers rolled out of town, they are in the air as we speak. i love this. literally across the country. with little green lines behind them as clemson has trekked across the country. the tigers are scheduled to land -- at first it was going to be 6:10 eastern. now they are scheduled for 6:26 an exciting day for the clemson ahead of the national championship game. we caught up with an ar

pretty soon it we will see the clemson tigers emerge from the plane. obviously the tigers here first. alabama will be here about a half hour from now, rolling of just behind this. it will take more than a half hour to de-plane the entire clemson tigers's team. you are watching them just right at sky harbor phoenix they are here to play for the international chairmanship against alabama. a perfect 14-0 record this year. not much for this team to do other than get settled in. but again, you are watching the tigers as they arrived here in phoenix sky harbor international airport. we will see who walks off the plane first. there has been a gaggle of media for probably 2, 2.5 hours waiting for the tigers to arrive. we are finally to that point. we will stay here with you until we see them walk down the stairs. obviously a special momenen clemson has not played for a national championship since 1981. 34 years for the clemson tigers. dabo swinney told me earlier this week will certainly not be they have a chance to beat the alabama crimson tide monday night. k

the clemson tigers are orange bowl champions, a title which gives the tigers an opportunity to play for the national title. dabo: these guys are amazing, it's one thing to have a talented team, it's another thing to have a talented group of guys who care about each other and want to serve each other. jayron : it's real special, we worked so hard for this. for all this work to pay off, it's a great feeling." all the dreams the tigers had leading up to this game can not compare to the moment new year. cordrea: it feels a whole lot better knowing it's my dream come true, it's an alltime dream to win a national championship. we're almost there." "i don't think it has all the way set in just because as a coach, you just stay in that focus mode, focus mode and i haven't gotten away from that and i don't plan to do it so i plan to stay focused." the key to clemson's convincing victory, a strong second half surge. the tigers outscored the sooners 21 to nothing in the final 30 minutes. "it's been a special year, i don't think it's set in, till we're on the plan back tomorrow, we were just so loc

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are going to a national championship game. >> tammy: the clemson tigers beat the oklahoma sooners. luke notestine. >> luke: tammy and larry, happy new year's to you guys as well. clemson certainly dominated oklahoma a couple of hours ago beating them by 20 points. it was one of the best games of the season. a very special team. championship. you could sense the pure excitement and exhilaration of clemson fans. there was orange confetti everywhere. coaches and players hugging each other. they were really excited. this is a very special team. we caught up with some of the players after the game to get their reaction to this monumental victory. >> the versatility, the depth. just the ability to make plays, offensive and defensive lines. just chemistry, man. we're brothers on the team. >> it's a family here. all the hard work, especially over the summer. just putting in the grind. waking up at 5:30 in the morning to go to the weight room and just go out there and sweat and put in the time. you know, to get to moments like this. >> luke: the tigers certainly stepped up to the big momen

between a team that's considered the veteran when it comes to national title appearences -and the clemson tigers, the number one seed heading to the big dance for the first time in decades 3 as it stands right now - here's a look at your score - -3 clemson football players looked calm as they arrived to the university of phoenix stadium for national championship game monday night. clemson qb deshaun watson entered the stadium looking prepared for the game. trophy winner derrick henry, arrived to the stadium just before the tigers. espn college gameday host and former head coach lee corso chose the tigers to win the game. if clemson wins, it'll be the first 15-0 season in fbs history. if alabama wins, school to win four championships in a ten year span since the creation of the ap poll in 1936. the game kicked off just after 8:30 p.m. with 7:55 left in the first quarter, heisman trophy winner derrick henry ran 50 yards for a touchdown, putting the crimson tide up 7-0. 3 3 many questioned if corner back mackensie alexander would even play, as some said he was suffering from a hamstring injury. how

meteorologist von gaskin the clemson tigers and alabama are in arizona preparing for the big showdown. coming up next in sports. break 2 saturday evening/night a few moderate/ heavy showers will cross the area, therefore we will carry a 60% chance of rain overnight. during the day highs will settle in the middle 50s. conditions will turn breezy as showers clear out early sunday, expect highs lower 60s. dry and cool conditions will prevail during the workweek with highs in the lower 50s. meteorologist von gaskin the clemson tigers and alabama are in arizona preparing for the big showdown. we'll have more on their arrival break 2 arrival coming up next in break 2 the tigers chase for a i remember the moment clearly. -i'll never forget that moment. woman: as long as i live. man: i realized, at that moment, when we first saw the damage, these people really needed us and i was going to make a difference, right here in my community. together with local responders, we cleared trees and collapsed walls. we had to get to the family trapped beneath. as a citizen-soldier, i made a difference. an

tonight is the big game, alabama and the clemson tigers. clemson wins, the shirts will be available for you to pick up beginning tomorrow. that tomorrow. that is the >> thanks, jr berry. if you are a clemson fan, but could not make it out to arizona, don't worry you can watch the game right here in columbia. the columbia clemson club will be hosting a viewing party right here in town at the hickory tavern over in the vista. be sure to watch our clemson championship special, news 19 sports director reggie anderson will bring you the latest live from arizona right before the big game. that airs tonight at 7:30 right here on news 19 >>> the nation is still buzzing with excitement over the latest powerball jack pot. it is the largest powerball jackpot in history standing at $1.3 billion. lottery officials say it could grow even higher. nobody matched all six powerball numbers on saturdays drying, 75% of all of the number, date -- combinations were used. state lottery executive paula, says she was shocked to learn that no one had a winning ticket

clemson tigers off to arizona for the national title. allyson: aly myles will be live in downtown clemson. geoff: i am geoff hart. allyson: i'm allyson powell. behind us, here is clemson university. this is a big morning for them. the clemson tigers are leaving today at 12:30 for arizona and the national title game. you're invited to send off the team at 11:45 this morning. they''ll have a gathering at the westzone on centenial boulevard. geoff: dale, what kind of conditions do he have? light rain over the area. as we look out from our skycams, traffic is starting slow on the 385, but will pick up. on the live super doppler 4hd, we can see shower activity in the piedmont and light rain across northwest north carolina. we will see most of this action this morning up until 1:00 today. then, we have scattered showers of this afternoon. another low develops in the gulf rain saturday. rain. we have 41 in asheville and 47 in greenville. 48 in anderson. temperatures range from the upper 40's in salem, 246 in -- to 46 in anderson. and mountains t

that's the mindset of the clemson tigers after last night's orange bowl victory. the team made a triumphant

brad: 1981 was the last time the clemson tigers had an championship. clemson has a chance to be the first football team to go 15-0 championship. they will play becky monday night on the 11th in glendale, arizona. brad fralick wyff news 4. allyson: thank you. crimson tide. alabama winning in the cotton bowl last night, 38-0. the national championship game is on january 11 in arizona. downtown greenville will have a showing party at the bon secours wellness arena and the doors open at 7:00 and it is free. patrick: you can follow along on twitter through our live choir. it's a collection of the latest tweets about clemson on wyff back in the upstate, extra sober or slammer campaign. allyson: this year 946 people roads. the extra officers will also enforce speeders distracted , drivers, and people not using their seat belts. patrick: in spartanburg county, hundreds of dollars because apart goals. one particular pothole opened up again after it was filled. this is on anderson mill road in front of the londonderry subdivision. road crews say they had to fill

we've got your complete coverage from clemson's campus...where tiger fever is going wild!fox carolina's andrew reeser is live with local reaction as the excitement builds among students and fans! fans!and clemson won't be the only spot bumping with clemson fans tonight!thousands are expected to gather at the well for a huge watch party!with all eyes on arizona...our own adrian acosta is catching up with local businesses about the preparations as restaurants gear up for game day! day!and we're taking you out west...where sports director aaron cheslock islive in glendale...tracking the countdown to kickoff!we're just hours away from the showdown...and aaron the tigers face their toughest test of the season in alabama right? 3 without question... there's been so much talk about alabama's stellar defense, but remember.. it's the tigers that bring the 11th best offense in the country into this one.. many weapons... it obviously starts with deshaun watson.. who's just 301 yards away from becoming the firsquarterback in fbs history to throw for 4- thousand and rush for a thousand

what a day it is for the clemson tigers to play in a championship game for the first time since 1981. we arrived here on saturday. in downtown phoenix, we have seen a lot more orange than crimson. clemson showing up in a big way. fan fest here in downtown and we ran into cj spiller. the clemson great always great talking to fans, signing autographs. i talked to him about this season, especially the poise deshaun watson has shown. >> he commits the offense very well. he shows up on the biggest stage , so i expect nothing less tomorrow night. geoff: do you have a score for me? >> just one more point in alabama. 24-17, 21-17 somewhere in there. come up with a win. geoff: players are thrilled about this ballgame. spiller also teamed up with fellow running back and alabama great mark ingram to visit with the fans. both led their own school's fight song. that got people riled up. the two are now teammates with the new orleans saints. we are counting down to the big game that kicks off at 8:30 p.m. tonight. a recovers continues through this newscast. i will send it back to you guys. patrick:

tigers. ricardo: michael, clemson came sooners. but by the end, the tigers showed why they should be the favorites to win a national championship. the top-ranked team in the country, facing oklahoma in the bowl season for the second year in a row. 2nd half, tigers trailed by a point, 17-16, until wayne gallman bangs it in from a yard out, to cap a 12-play, 75 yard drive. clemson back in front, 23-17. gallman with 150 yards, and 2 touchdowns on the ground. later in the 3rd quarter, deshaun watson goes to the airir finds his security blanket hunter renfrow. , he does the rest. 35-yard score pushes the lead to 30-17. watson, 187 yards passing, 145 rushing, 2 total touchdowns on his way to orange bowl offensive mvp honors. clemson is your orange bowl champs, 37-17, and move on to glendale, arizona, for the national championship game. wyff news 4 sports director brad fralick joins us, live outside sun life stadium in miami gardens, florida. brad? brad: no, you're exactly right. a magical night in miami. oklahoma was the favorite coming i

we are talking to the tiger band---- next! clemson football team is about to play in their biggest game in over 30 years--- and so is the clemson tiger band! jennifer martin gives us a look at what it takes to get ready for the halftime show performance. --nats-- for days the tiger band has been drumming up spirit as they prepare for the performance of a lifetime. --nats-- "this is the biggest stage the band has ever been on. 35 million viewers.they're broadcasting on espn. millions will see it. known to thousands as "the band that shakes the southland" -- the band has gotten award after award for its contemporary style and fierce spirit-- "we're one of the most recognized and awarded bands in the country." heart of a team that bleeds orange. another name for us is guardians of clemson spirit....for us to provide spirit is a dream of mine.... it's a blessing to be able to pump spirit into the clemson nation." but for members like jeannie brown -- "i'm jeannie brown i'm 41 years old and im tiger bands oldest band member. the honor of i

parties.fox carolina's sharon johnson hit the grocery store with one clemson tiger fan. sharon - 3 the clemson tigegefan i talked with lives - in a house divided.she's a clemson alumni and one son is a clemson fan. her husband and the other 2 boys - well they'll be sitting on the other side of the family room watching the game. but the party goes on... 3 3 3 the bilo grocery store at five forks in greenville has the party aile - ready for game day.8:05 "i have clemson cups, and plates"and putting out items special to clemson. (stephanie)"oh, that's cute" stephanie boles' clemson game watch party is monday night - 6:23 "i think its our year, i think we're gonna do it, i checking out food items a few days early and she and one of three sons are ready.but there might be some division at her simpsonville home. home.4:35 "my son, my son is a gamecock fan and he's all scc and he's all alabama"despite the house divided - she *may* let him eat game day food. he's got the menu in her head. 2:08:16 "i was gonna get some veggies and ranch dip - maybe some little sandwiches, of cours

the clemson tigers come home as champions. after a win over oklahoma last night in the orange bowl--clemson is 14 and 0 and headed to play for the national championship. the tigers landed at greenville spartanburg international airport this afternoon and loaded the buses back to clemson. the were greeted by a packed crowd of excited tiger fans at death valley. they are just one game from winning the second national title in clemson's history. there won't be much time for the tigers to celebrate. they've got alabama to deal with. joe gorchow caught up with running back wayne gallman right after the game. the wayne train in full effect on new year's eve, wayne how does it feel to be orange bowl champions and to now one win away from a national to tell you the truth, i really can't tell you how i feel, 'cause i don't know how to feel yet. but just to know that we can play in a national championship, is a dream all in itself. do you ever dream of dancing in confetti, because tonight you get your chance to do it. no, i never dreamed

the clemson tiger football players and coaches... >>> new at 6:00, the clemson tiger football players and coaches are not the only ones preparing for the title game monday night. >> and we have been in clemson talking to special fans about the support they can offer up to the team. >> clemson tigers! >> reporter: there is no some of the residents at the retirement community are alumni, some former professors and just about everyone is a die hard clemson fan. >> we have cried thank you lot of games. we have laughed through a lot of the games. we go to all of the games, watch all of the games. it doesn't matter, win or lose. >> reporter: their near perfect attendance means they were there when the 1981 tigers went undefeated. >> we were riding around in a motor home, and we used to go out there, and announced to everyone the championship. >> reporter: the former executive director of the booster club george bennett says he was also in the crowd in miami that year. he says in 1981 he never thought they'd be playing that game. >> and keep on doing the same thing you're doing because you'r

tiger rag. on the other side, i had a clemson fan. two tigers -- allyson:geoff: what was that like? >> i will tell you what. it was an actually amazing experience. we transcend all barriers, friends for life. geoff: they called it, one amazing experience. that is pretty fun, wasn't it? allyson: also in glendale, arizona, our sports team covering the game down with geoff hart. they have headlines of -- ahead of the big game. brad: good morning. it is finally gameday here in the clemson tigers will play for a national championship tonight for the first time in 34 years. marc: it's an exciting day certainly for tiger fans you can orange, about 35% crimson. it looks like it's going to be a tiger-studded crowd tonight here in glendale. brad: should be a fantastic atmosphere. the news to pass along dabo , sweeney was asked if shaq lawson, the all-american defensive end will be able to remember, he hurt his knee in said that lawson is expected to play in the football game. marc: i do want to put a bit of us at media day that he only felt like he was about 60%. to have him go. if he can't c

so many clemson tigers are on the way to clemson. we saw a lot more orange than crimson tide. i would imagine that's going to even out. we want to show you what a ticket means to one particular young boy in the upstate. take a look. >> come back this way. >> it's the college playoff ticket. wow. geoff: it has become tradition for clemson fans when they go on the road to have dollar bills that they spend. they have a tiger paw on them. they hope that will continue here for many years to come. it has been one memorable picture. they would be the only team to ever do that. we will show you how at least one clemson tiger had some fun at media day yesterday. we will send it back you guys. that young fan, are you seeing a lot of that excitement right now? geoff: i have to admit, i got in late last night. we only had time to go out and eat and then put our heads down. we knew we were going to be up at 3:00 in the morning our time. we saw a lot of orange yesterday when we traveled to baltimore and then it to phoenix. far. there was a ton of it at the orange bowl in miami. they have lo

out live to phoenix...where you can see fans from near and far are cheering on the number one clemson tigers in tonight's national championship 3 us--we're live at the bon the stands are filled with orange and purple...as tigers fan cheer on their team from right here in the upstate! 3 and we'll be right back with the game is over...we'll have post game coverage live at fox carolina dot com. 3 3 3 clemson is playing for the national title... 3 and earlier in the day--you can see clemson fans having some fun while tailgating as they went ziplining ahead of tonight's big game. 3 and a pretty cool sight...even the empire state buiuiing is getting in on the action-- announcing on twitter:"our lights are split between clemson university and the university of albama for the c- f-b playoff national championship!" 3 and joining us with more on the hype in phoenix phoenixis fox carolina sports anchor shannon sommerville... with another report on how the tigers are holding up against alabama-shannon? 3 that's right cody, you can hear the cheering from the stadium behind me...as the national championsh

aly: i think most clemson tiger fans will tell you christmas was not a few weeks ago. christmas is today were these guys area they are so excited. gameday finally here after months and months of talking about this. we have seen a lot of excitement coming from m u guys. take a look at this one from can sandra -- from cassandra. she found this, a bottle of coke representing clemson's 1981 championship season. and you can see the excitement in this picture. this is one of our director's matt cook. , he's also one of the biggest clemson fans i know. and here's some clemson pride for you. the title here my permanent clemson accessory. caption says all day, everyday until the end of days. all in. fans already crowding arizona, this is a shot of the westgate fan zone, where espn was doing a show. if you are looking to watch the game with fellow excited fans there are two viewing parties to , know about. one is at the hendrix student center here on campus. the other is in downtown greenville at the bon secours wellness arena. both start at 7:00 p.m. aly myles, wyff news 4 live

popit's the same jet that will be featured during the national championship pre-show as the clemson tigers prepare take on alabama. and who else to lead the show than a south carolina native. major mayer: "half of our family is either grads or huge clemson supporters so we'll definitely be pulling for the tigers." ralph mayer: "we're excited because it's a south carolina team, he graduated lexington high school, citadel and now he's leading over the big college game of the year!" mayor mayer: "i actually had an uncle ask if he could paint an orange paw on the bottom of my jet!"for major mayer, it's another flight in the aircraft he's become accustomed to -- but for his father, it's watching a son live out a dream. ralph mayer: "we found a way so now you can see, he's flying high now! what more could a dad ask, you know? parents just love the thought that their kids are doing what they want to do."colby gallagher news19 wltx. 3 ralph says he just finished up a visit to see his son and will watch the show on t-v, but the entire family will be looking up at matthew from the field on the big d

cam on-- 3 let's check in with ashley. 3 clemson tiger fans are getting pumped for monday's national championship.if you're not we've got info on how you can give them a proper send off.. that's coming up next. 3 here's a live look over i-85 and pelham in greenville-- you're watching the morning news on fox carolina. with at&t the choice is yours. you only pay for the services you need to make your bundle work for you. call now to get high speed internet for just $15 a month for 12 months with a one-year term... with tv, home phone or even wireless. on one at&t bill. with u-verse high speed internet, you get fast speed at an affordable price... and a wi-fi gateway that connects all your devices so you can save on mobile data usage at home. call now to get high speed internet for 12 months with a one-year term... with tv, home phone or even wireless. and for a limited time switch to at&t and get an extra 100-dollar reward card! don't wait. call this number today. get more choices to bundle and save. 3 you're watching the morning news with lauren elise, ben hill, meteorologist nicole p

the clemson tigers go down in the national championship and we have the reaction. patrick; thank you. happening today, the final state of the union address and how an upstate woman got a personal invitation. allyson: a busy day with the new legislative session. the issues at the top of their list. we are checking in with dale. another cold morning. dale: you need a warm jacket. they will pick up this afternoon and make it feel cooler. temperatures old struggle to get mid-40's in the mountains and maybe mid 50's in the upstate today. fleury's in parts of north carolina from action overnight. cold wind have children down -- cold winds have chilled it down. reaching 50 for a high. cold and breezy in the mountains with an afternoon high of 45. patrick; thank you. we have more coverage from our national championship game in glendale, arizona. allyson: geoff was at the game last night and he joins us live with headlines. geoff: pretty unbelievable. clemson had more than 500 yards total offense and they still lost again. that has never happened in clemson football history

clemson's tradition continues with the two dollar bills. they spend the two dollar bills in that city. they also have a tiger paw on them. clemson hoping to have a lot more games like this in the future. i can tell you, personally, if i got a ticket to a game like this, i would have cried. that is a big deal. we will have more from scottsdale, arizona coming up. back to you guys. myra: before the big game, we will bring you an hour-long special monday night. it is called, "road to the title." it will start at 7:00 tomorrow night. college football playoff national championship between the clemson tigers and the alabama crimson tide. leading up to the big game don't , forget to check out our live wire. it's a collection of the latest tweets about the tigers. you can even watch some retro highlights from the 1982 orange bowl, the last time that clemson claimed a national title. go to the wyff 4 app, or wyff4.com. >> standing room only at the convention center in columbia. if you protesters were sprinkled throughout the crowd of hundreds seven gop presidential candidates were supposed to participate, but carly fiorina wasn't

even though the clemson tigers lost to alabama 40 to 45 last night. they're not disappointed. they say it was an amazing season.. one that really brought the clemson family together. i caught up with two students who were watching the game from downtown yesterday.. they told me the sadness from the loss was fleeting. kruesi brock/clemson junior lucy russell/clemson junior we're impressed and there's nothing they could've done more. we know the whole time they were fighting, i mean deshaun in the last 37 seconds was still running the ball and playing his heart out, and so was the whole team. //thanks for a great season and everything that came along with it. it was beautiful. if you want to welcome the team back .. you can still come on down.. they should be getting back to clemson around 8:30. live in clemson, er, 7news. thanks eryn. coming up at -10- and -11-... a close look... at the team's homecoming... and reaction...from area fans. south carolina lawmakers... went back into session today. the main question ... many of you have ... is when will they fix our roads? but that'

clemson. making the tigers 3 and 13 all live in glendale, mh, wis news 10. clemson fans gathered around the state and here in the midlands to watch last night's big game. in the end, it was fans of the crimson tide celebrating a national championship. this was the scene at hickory tavern in the vista. championship. this was the scene at hickory tavern in the vista. clemson fans who are part of the columbia clemson club showed up to watch. a handful of loud and proud bama fans did too. "clemson's a really good team. there's nothing to take away from that. you've got two really good teams here. it's not about the conferences. this is about two good teams, and better team." "i didn't know if we'd be able to make the plays, but we ended up making it. it was great coaching on both both teams did an unbelievable job." one of the alabama fans said he hopes their team doesn't see clemson again next season, because he expects the tigers will be just as good -- if not better, than this year. there is plenty of optimism to go around for the tigers. this was a tweet last

and all signs point to this being an epic showdown between alabama and clemson. 3 and the tigers know going up against that alabama offense won't be easy with heisman winner derrick henry in the backfield. but it'll be even harder if clemson is without one of their star players on defense. 3 for more on that we check in with sports anchor shannon sommerville who's in arizona, shannon? 3 we finally get an answer to one of the biggest questions heading tonighta game. will tigers all american defensive end shaq lawson be able to play? play? lawsons been dealing with a sprained mcl that sidelined him during the orange bowl.. the daneil high alum told us he expects to play in monday.. but a lot more clarity yesterday from the head coach himself dabo swinney... so the tigers player of the year for the tonight's title game.. 3 3 3 "yeah. yeah, we expect him to play. hopefully he'll be able to perform and play to the level that we all know he can, but you know, if not, i don't think coach saban is going to cancel the game over there. we're going to have to keep playing, so we'll put the next

clemson!"and although the game on monday may be coming on past their bed time, they all say they'll be staying up to watch their tigers play. 3 and at the anderson academy sports 25 kids of the boys and girls club were also given 50 dollar gift cards to get clemson gear as well. reporting live in the newsroom, rebecca atkins fox carolina news tonight. 3 and remember fox carolina is live in arizona for all the action--meteorologist nicole papay and sports anchor shannon sommerville will kick off our coverage starting on thee morning news...and of course sports anchors aaron cheslock and shannon sommerville will be back-- starting on thee four o'clock news with all you need to know leading up to the national championship. 3 trending tonight jackpot after last night's drawing...meaning you'll get a second chance this saturday! the pot has already soared up to 700-million-dollars...and is expected to keep growing before this weekend.... remember you can catch it live...right here on fox carolina...following thee ten o'clock news. 3 chief meteorologist kendra kent joins us now with a look at your forecast- 3 showers will p

clemson beats the tart hills, 45-37, the win pushes the tigers to 13-0, they also secure the number one seat in the college football playoff. clemson faces oklahoma in the finals and the tigers led by the quarterback and running back out score them 27-17, earning the tigers tigers a seat in the national championship game. >> man: it's it. the biggest game of the year. can you imagine the post game comments if they win the game. it's also a big night for clemson fans. we've been following around some of those fans. kevin, what you got out there? >> reporter: yeah, thanks so much, rick and welcome back inside the stadium, we're now less than an hour away from kickoff as clemson faces alabama with a national championship on the line. the action outside the stadium has been going on for a long time. cars full of fans started lining up around the stadium around 10:30 this morning and they were ready to take part in the excitement. >> man: go tigers! my wife said if i don't come out here, i'm my life, so here i am. (cheering) >> woman: go tigers. (cheering) >> reporter: and we talked to tiger

clemson will play in the national title game tonight. 3 tonight -- the 14 and oh tigers look to finish the season **undefeated with a championship win. 3 fox carolina's shannon sommerville is live in arizona with more on clemson and their 3 its just a matter of hours now for the national of hours now its just a matter its just a matter of hours now for the national championship game kickoff ...all that stands now between the tigers and a national title is 60 minutes of football... football... -- but thats 60 minutes against an alabama team with arguably the best defense in the country... not too mention their offense featuring heisman trophy winner derrick henry... but the tigers have some dynamic playmakers too and as head coach dabo swinney says "no one has more will to win than number 4." deshaun watson. but the alabama defense has held opponents to the 2nd fewest yards per game in the country. the tide also have a great pass rushing game with the most sacks in the country. but don't worry i'm not done percent of his 3 drop backs...in those situations he's thrown 22 touchdowns and 3

it will be a great time as we expect lots of people to welcome home their clemson tigers. tim waller, wyff news 4, lighting clemson. nigel: thanks, tim. in commitment 2016, the debate over climate change. democrats say it's one of the most important issues facing the nation. however, republicans differ on how much action the government should take. aixa diaz looks at both sides. aixa: among ththmajor issues being debated on the campaign trail, climate change is one of the most polarizing. >> for democrats, climate change, imposing regulations to reduce the amount of carbon in the environment, is the top issue. aixa: in august, president obama unveiled a plan to reduce carbon pollution from power plants. three months later, he rejected the controversial keystone xl pipeline. >> unchecked climate change can lead to serious heat waves, droughts, sea level rise, extreme weather events. aixa: greg dotson of the center time for action is now, >> there are solutions. they are available today, if policy makers will embrace them. >> these policies really won't do anything to mitigat

i think you can see the big clemson tiger paw on the stadium. we are in the west zone, the opposite side of death valley, as clemson fans know, where howard's rock is. i think you can still see it, where the buses will rollup. we are expecting at about 8:00 tonight, bringing the clemson tigers, the weary and tired tigers all the way back from arizona. we know they are going to be glad to be home tonight. we are expecting a lot of fans out here tonight. if you come out with your family, bring your jacket. it is breezy and cold here, but it will be a great time to welcome home the tigers. tim waller, wyff news 4, live in clemson university. michael: thank you, gentlemen. the tiger talk continued on you may have participated. wyff's news 4's nigel robertson went to the social media lab on the clemson campus, to see what people were talking about on the day after. nigel: on social med are talking about the tigers just as much as they are talking about alabama. the numbers were 50-50 this morning. in fact, 61.9% of the clemson conversation is positive

wayne gallman, running back for clemson tigers. great night in the orange bowl as clemson wins 37 to 17. here's how the late game unfolded. alabama and michigan state played in the cotton bowl. this game was an even bigger blowout. the spartans didn't score a point -- as alabama's offense exploded for 38 points behind two touchdowns from heisman winner derick henry. alabama will be looking for it's 4th national championship in 9 years under coach nick saban. the 127th annual rose bowl parade will kick off another day of bowl games this morning. it's an iconic festival of flowers, music and sports that's said to be unequaled from anywhere else in the world. participants in the parade have been putting the final touches on their grand floats over the past few days. the event is expected to feature 44 floats and hundreds of thousands of the rose bowl game features stanford out of the pac 12 and iowa out of the big 10. the game is at 5 o'clock on espn. the other two big games -- notre dame and ohio state will play in the fiesta bowl at

a lot of businesses are helping clemson tiger fans celebrate their team's appearance in the national championship .. a lot of business are helping tigers fans and maybe trying to make some money. chick-fil-a sold these biscuits for breakfast this morning. >> started today the postal service is offering these limited edition envelopes. there are only 3500 available and you can find them and post offices -- at post offices in the clemson area. the cost is $9.95.>>> we want to update you. we found out that the clemson fans were indeed so loud and boisterous that our microphones >> the clemsonnfans were so loud. >> it is no secret that clemson merchandise has been selling like hotcakes. >> here is one shirt tiger fans are hoping to buy that will be available in less clemson wins tonight. we are at academies -- academy sports to explain.>> reporter: we are in anderson at academy sports. we have national championship t- shirts lock him boxes. fans can have them and tell and if lamson wins the title game tonight. -- clemson wins in the title game tonight. for the past week. they are prepared

only four days away before the national championship game between the clemson tigers and alabama. two teams that do things differently. next they been very quiet the other loud and proud. for alabama it's more about the physicality and the power game. clemson did a great job of stopping oklahoma's run game here's what he had is a but derek henry and the running game of alababa. >> it's been a formula that's worked awfully well for them and hopefully we can hold up. >> so for the alabama crimson tide of these guys do things a they been talking about not being able to stop the spread offense and now they're gonna stop at watch and -- watson. nick sabin addressed reeve and the high-powered offense. >> you can spread out and run the ball on people which they do. which we try to do. so i think what they do is very good . very difficult to defend . it spreads you out it makes people make plays in the space the ball with that and they a dual threat quarterback that can run the ball and run quarterback runs takes it even more difficult to defend. >> before the game cox probably the best re

the top ranked clemson tigers are one win away from a national title.tonight in the national playoff semifinal at the orange bowl., the tigers dominated the second half to beat oklahoma and advance. tigers fired up---they were 13-0, number one in the country and underdogs..they changed that perception quickly...remember clemson punter andy teasdall who got reamed out for calling a fake punt against unc--welltonight on coaches orders he turns the momentum around--fake punt and he finds a wide open christian wilkins 31 yards and leads to a td, 7-3 clemson -------------------tigers add on, deshaun watson, best qb in college on the draw---and waltzes in, 14-3. he had 145 yards rushing, going over a ----------------------sooners rally, right before the half, baker mayfield hits mark andrews, gets a block and goes in., oklahoma leads 17-16 at the half.-----------------2n2n half was all clemson--75 yard driver capped off with this duane gallman power run., 150 yards rushing for him.tigers take the lead 23-17. -------------then defense with the big play, 4th and one, sooners try a trick play

title...but while tigers fans may have faith in clemson...the oddsmakers in vegas? not so much...they've got number 2 alabama as 7 point favorite...but the tigers are no strangers to the underdog role...its one they've been playing all year...they weren't favored to win against oklahoma either... and who better to weigh in tigers head coach danny ford... 3 3 "you know this game coming up your next i think everyone will probably pick alabama too but that doesnt mean they cant win. its going to be a little tougher to beat alabama than it would be oklahoma but they still can win." win."so the former head coach who led the tigers to a national championship in 1981 isn't buying into the early favoritism towards alabama. but it might work to clemson's advantage...they've embraced the underdog role all season long...and continued to prove people wrong week after week...let's not forget this is a an undefeated 14 and oh team with the chance to make college football history...if they win they'll be the first team to ever go 15 and oh and 3 but before we 3 think ahead too much

>> greeted by thousands of tigers fans back in clemson, the tigers arriving he last night just 24 hours after losing in the national championship game to alabama in glendale, arizona. defensive end shaq lawson leaving for the nfl this season says there's no place he'd rather be than back in clemson. >> i feel great to be back home, just got amazing fans and i'm going to miss clemson very much. it's a family to me. second family. so it's great to be back homeme. it means a lot, you know, we got fans to support us. whether we win or lose. that's the great thing about clemson. everybody always supporting us and they all believed this year. >> in basketball news, tough test for the gamecocks tonight as they go on the road to tuscaloosa face alabama in a great conference matchup and then clemson has sixth ranked duke on the road in durham. that will do it for your sports minute to win it. i'm mike gillespie. >> thank you, mike. there may be a chill in the air but take a look behind us. the sun is definitely shining. >> yes, it is. but you may want to get out and enjoy it while you can. final

the clemson tigers come home as champions. after a win over oklahoma last night in the orange bowl--clemson is 14 and 0 and headed to play for the national championship. the tigers landed at greenville spartanburg international airport this afternoon and loaded the buses back to clemson. the were greeted by a packed crowd of excited tiger fans at death valley. they are just one game from winning the second national title in clemson's history. before the tigers returned home, they took time to reflect on there huge victory over the sooners. wis' joe gorchow caught up with coach dabo aftermath of their orange bowl win. "a new year eve's celebration to remember. the clemson tigers are orange bowl champions, a title which gives the tigers an opportunity to play for the national title. dabo: these guys are amazing, it's one thing to have a talented team, it's another thing to have a talented group of guys who care about each other and want to serve each other. jayron : it's real special, we worked so hard for this. for all this work

tigers *fans!after awaiting clemson's return to the national championship for so many years...it's a game tigers enthusiasts aren't going to miss!we caught up with some fans at g-s-p today before they boarded flights out west...for what they hope will clemson's school history! 3 3 "long time coming and i went to the first one in miami. right after i graduated we had a national championship year and i've been waiting for this for a long time." time.""very exciting to share this with my dad. like he said, he went to the first one, this will be my first one so hopefully more to come." come." 3 now gsp is reminding all travelers to follow the 3-2-1 rule when traveling this weekend with so many fans taking flight.check in at the ticket counter 3 hours in advance...be at security 2 hours...and be at your gate 1 departure. 3 clemson fans are getting in the spirit ahead of monday's big national championship game...and even one popular fast food chain is cooking up a special breakfast biscuit in honor of the tigers national championship appearance! the big game -- which is monday morning -- the chick-fil-ain clemson

tigers! tim: clemson fans were getting their spirit on. >> c-l-e-m-s-o-n! find, tigers! tim: people like jean kohlmayer, here to be a smiling face in the crowd when the team arrives. >> they did a fantastic job last night, fantastic. so i'm just here to support them, and hopefully we'll have a better year next year. >> clemson tigers! tim: the tigers, weary from the trip out west and wishing the outcome of the game was different, had their spirits lifted by this sea of orange. >> it means a lot. we've got fans that support us, whether we win or lose. that's the great thing about clemson. we got a family here. tim: a family deserving of a few autographs and handshakes, and through an unforgettable season. and, talk about optimism, the fans out here say they look forward to next year's championship game. tim waller, wyff news 4, in clemson. michael: welcome home, gentlemen. coming up, the largest transportation project in the upstate. the gateway project promises to cut down on traffic jams. gabrielle: some people believe and -- a small-town makeover needs a makeover. john

they're going to follow the tigers wherever they go and dolly younts are lifelong clemson fans and have been waiting for a repeat of that win-- since 1981!"we've been tiger fans for over fifty years. we went to the first national championship game that we won. we intend to do the same thing at this one!"in greenville brookley cromer fox carolina the 10:00 news 3 flights from g-s-p to arizona continue tomorro-- and in case you need a reminder--the tigers face off against number two alabama--monday at 8:30 pm. 3 3 we've got more coverage from phoenix with our crew there-- we'll check in live with coming up. 3 and--oh--how about that chance to get 900-million dollars?the time for buying the big ticket is now over--the drawing is coming up in just minutes!ted? winds pick up on sunday and your forecast changes. find out what is in store for the days ahead with your forecast hey, guys, it's annie. now, if you're anything like me, you're always looking for ways to save money, especially when it comes to your weekly grocery trip. well, with walmart every day low prices, saving money while keepi

shooting fireworks like it's the fourth of july new years eve is a night for celebration in tiger town. clemson is headed for the national championship game. the tigers dominated in the second half of the orange bowl in miami and beat oklahoma by a final of 37 to 17. we'll have much more highlights and analysis of the game coming up in a few minutes... but first to a developing story tonight-- a midlands lake is breaking records -- but not in a good way. eye ononake wateree and the wateree river as the flood warning for that area continues. our chad mill is live in camden with the latest. here at the county administration building, officials are urging people to stay safe, especially around the affected areas and right now, there's still a lot of areas underwater that normally wouldn't be. it's a lot more water than tucker smith is used to. tucker smith "i mean, if you go over there to our dock, i mean, you can't even walk over there without waders on. it'll come up to your chest and shoulders." right now, his kerhsaw county home on lake wateree is an island. tucker smith "we still got probably

purple.and thanks to one clemson alum, all those tigers have a place to meet and party. party.five years ago, the arizona clemson club was created by tracey clark.clark is a tigers alum who wanted to connect with other clemson 3 3 they miss the south. they miss sc, nc, they miss seeing all the clemson fans, and that our club is really family to them, and it's just a wonderful feeling seeing them experience this big event." event."now, there are over two hundred members in the club. they held a huge party sunday with was food, raffles, and a 3 time for weather and traffic every 10 minutes. minutes. 3 3 morning meteorologist nicole papay is live in scottsdale for us.. 3 3 3 monday will be clear and chilly with temperatures climbing into the mid-40s in the upstate and upper 30s in western north carolina. temperatures will fall into the 20s once again before rebounding in the mid to upper 40s for tuesday. sunshine will dominate throughout the day. again as highs only reach the mid-40s and mid to upper 30s under clear skies. look to see sunshine persist on thursday as highs pe

threat... 3 the clemson tigers are preparing for the national championship 3 the bags are packed and the countdown continues for so many clemson students, alumni and fans.we've been talking with coach swinney - the players - former players and of course students. 3 tonight - we caught up with a special duo heading to arizona saturday. 3 fox carolina's sharon johnson joins us live from the clemson stadium with their journey. sharon - 3 their journey is a unique one - and not just the road to cheer their team on to the national championship. from the beginning, the banks team making theieisuccesses sooooo much sweeeter. 3 3 3 ohhhh how they cheered when clemson clinched the orange bowl -((sot hope banks))"i'm like the best tiger ever, it's the best"both davis and hope banks are clemson students. you might say their blood really does run orange. "it goes way back to my granddad on my mom side, charlie busey. he was the 3 quarterback for the football team back in 1955 and actually played in the orange bowl ." davis says their granddad recruited hope to clemson.n.rst..she''s a senior in th

tiger town. alabama defeated clemson 45-40 in the title game. still... what a great year for the tigers who set a program record for wins a season with 14. unfortunately, all the success... cannot ease the pain of their biggest dream being buried in the desert by the crimson tide. however, the pain doesn't erase the the players love for one another. renfrow: "pretty disappointing but it was fun. hopefully represented clemson well. we'll just remember the fun we had. loving on our teammates." watson: "wanted to get the win and do something that hasn't been done in 34 years. at the end of the day.y. i love my teammates... their sights on another national championship game appearance. fans getting ready for them to return home to death valley... an irmo man honors his late wife by donating 50- thousand dollars to the lexington medical center foundation. died in 2014 of congestive heart failure and complications from the flu. the donation will start a fund called "linda's love" that will help patients in need receive specialized medical the angstadts

tigers? the first time since 1981, clemson heads to the ship. oklahoma put up a fight but the tigers dominant second half brought them -- bought them a first class ticket to arizona. this one in the first quarter. sooners strike first on a one- yard touchdown up the middle. oklahoma leads 7-0. clemson responds with a field goal shortly after. the second quarter on fourth and four from oklahoma, 44 clemson. andy with the fake punt. and the 31-yard pass. christian wilkins setting up the td. clemson leads 10-7. they add a but baker mayfield finds mar andrews 11-yards for the touchdown pass there. oklahoma takes the 17-16 lead. they take it into the break. zack sanchez intercepts deshawn johnson with the clock running out in the first half. whatever he said during halftime worked. because in the third, the tigers back on top, 23-17. a little bit later in the third. watson finds hunter renfro for the 35-yard touchdown strike. clemson expands their lead 30- 17. a little later, the wayne training he's got to make another stop. this time a four yard scor

clemson tigers than the arizona tigers. four players and two assistant coaches. the runningback andre lealington played at clemson from 2009 to 2012. the last three years he has been a member of the arizona cardinals. no a nice job daunting around. >> reporter: this weekend his alma mater comes to his current hometown. south florida in the end zone for a touchdown. >> reporter: and he is fired up. >> that is even better for them to win it here. you never thought that clemson would actually literally be in arizona just having a few guys on our team. but we're literally going to be here so hopefully they can get the win. >> reporter: brown was catching passes in tiger town from 2009 to 2012 as well, and this cardinals' wide out couldn't be more proud that his home state will be well representatived in the desert. >> it is awesome, you know, to have the tigers come in to town and the goal, 14-0, hopefully 15-0 is great. we just brag on those guys every day. clemson team won't arrive here until tomorrow night until 6:30 eastern time, but when they do, guys like andre