As the Clemson Tigers head into a big game in Week 14 against the South Carolina Gamecocks, one of their veterans found out he had been nominated as one of the best players at his position. Week 14 is going to be a massive showdown for rivalry week,

The SEC has a tradition of excellence at the linebacker position, which has clearly continued in 2024. When the list of finalists was released on Monday morning, the SEC had its fingerprints all over it, with Ole Miss’s Chris Paul Jr., Oklahoma’s Danny Stutsman and Georgia’s Jalon Walker all in the mix.

The Butkus Foundation on Monday announced five finalists for the 2024 Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's best linebacker. Clemson football's Barrett Carter was named a finalist, joining Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman,