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a 20-foot paper and wood tiger burns in an open field with fireworks on the sides

Rivalry and roaring flames: Behind the scenes with the Tiger Burn team

November 15, 2024, Sydnie Taylor

Each fall as the crisp November air sets in, the University of South Carolina comes alive with the spirit of rivalry. While the Carolina-Clemson football game may take center stage, another cherished tradition lights up the campus — literally. This is the annual Tiger Burn, an event nearly as old as the football game itself, fueling the Gamecocks’ spirit and the century-long rivalry between USC and Clemson.