Impact Much like the rest of the Tigers offense Mafah dominated on Saturday rushing for nearly 12 yards per carry while also finding the end zone.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Big day in win over App St Mafah had 10 rushes for 118 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 66-20 win versus Appalachian State.
Down day in loss to Georgia Mafah had 16 carries for 59 yards and two catches for -3 yards in Saturday's 34-3 loss to Georgia.
Impact Mafah took the bulk of the carries for the Tigers toting on 16 of Clemson's 22 total runs. Mafah will likely continue to be the bell cow in this offense that should have more success moving forward.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Competition Behind Phil Mafah 'Real Close' Phil Mafah is without question Clemson’s starting running back, but how the depth chart shakes out behind him has yet to be fully determined...
JULY 16, 2024 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM
Dabo Swinney expecting Phil Mafah to be a workhorse for Clemson: 'More snaps than he's ever played' Phil Mafah got a taste of being the lead back last year. He’s going to need to get used to it, because he’s going to have a lot of touches c...
APRIL 18, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
Soft-spoken star Phil Mafah looking to become more vocal in new leadership role You wouldn’t know it by the way he runs the football, but Phil Mafah is a very quiet, reserved individual. He’s trying to get out of his com...
MARCH 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
Dabo Swinney confident in Clemson's running-back depth behind Phil Mafah Phil Mafah will obviously be the featured back this season, but the Tigers have a wide array of choices behind him ready to contribute as we...
MARCH 8, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
College or NFL? Clemson running back Phil Mafah makes his decision The junior led Clemson with 965 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns this year during a breakout season.
JANUARY 16, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Scores four times in bowl game Mafah totaled 11 rushes for 71 yards and four touchdowns and caught 2 of 3 targets for three yards during Friday's 38-35 win against Kentucky.
Impact Mafah entered the bowl game with nine rushing scores on the year, but that number ballooned thanks to his efforts around the goal line against the Wildcats. The junior handled most of the work after Will Shipley (knee) left the contest, though his 11 carries were far from his high-water mark in 2023. Mafah turned in his best season to date in 2023, compiling 179 carries for 965 yards and 13 touchdowns while adding 21 catches for 108 yards as a receiver. He and Shipley are both eligible to return in 2024 and would likely pair up as the lead duo again for the Tigers.
JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Watch Mafah's MVP Presentation Following the Gator Bowl Clemson running back Phil Mafah ran for a career-high and Gator Bowl-record four touchdowns, including three in the fourth quarter to earn g...
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM
Rapid Reaction: Clemson surges for 25 points in the second half to win TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Phil Mafah scored four touchdowns and the Clemson defensive recorded four turnovers in their come-from-behind win over Kentucky in the Gator...
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Phil Mafah (4 TDs), Clemson topple Kentucky late in Gator Bowl Phil Mafah rushed for a Gator Bowl-record four touchdowns, including the decisive score with 17 seconds left, to help Clemson post a come-fr...
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Mafah runs for 4 TDs, Clemson rallies to beat Kentucky 38-35 in a wild Gator Bowl
Phil Mafah ran for four touchdowns, including a 3-yarder with 17 seconds to play, and Clemson beat Kentucky 38-35 in a wild Gator Bowl to finish the year on a five-game winning str...DECEMBER 29, 2023 • Associated Press
Update on Phil Mafah's future with Clemson football team The draft-eligible junior leads the team in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns this season.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • THESTATE.COM
Split work in win Mafah tallied 19 carries for 89 yards during Saturday's 16-7 victory versus South Carolina.
Impact Mafah and running mate Will Shipley had almost a dead even split in Saturday's regular season finale as Shipley totaled 19 touches to Mafah's 20. Shipley was able to get a bit more out of his work than Mafah as Shipley totaled 112 yards to Mafah's 94.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Solid day in win Mafah compiled 23 rushes for 84 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for seven yards during Saturday's 31-20 victory versus North Carolina.
Impact For the third straight game Mafah led the Clemson backfield in touches with 25. However counterpart Will Shipley was more involved this week with 20 touches in his second week removed from a concussion. Shipley out gained Mafah with 179 total yards to 91 total yards.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leading rusher in win Mafah posted 17 carries for 96 yards and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 42-21 win against Georgia Tech.
Impact In Will Shipley's return from injury, Mafah led the Tigers in carries, outpacing Shipley 17 to 11. However after a solid performance from Shipley in his return Clemson may look to get back to their usual split with Shipley leading the way in the backfield next week.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Clemson Football: Phil Mafah comments on his career day against Notre Dame The Clemson running back was the clear offensive MVP against Notre Dame on Saturday
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Big day in win Mafah totaled 36 carries for 186 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 31-23 victory against Notre Dame.
Impact With Will Shipley out on Saturday Mafah got the full time duties in the running game and answered the call. Mafah got 36 of the team's 43 carries and gashed the Notre Dame defense for 5.2 yards per carry. With Shipley set to return from a concussion next week it will likely take away some carries from Mafah as Shipley has been the featured back when healthy. However, the Tigers could give Mafah the bulk of the load in an attempt to ease Shipley back into things.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Phil Mafah leads Clemson past No. 15 Notre Dame Nov 4, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Phil Mafah (7) runs against Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Adon Shu...
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rapid Reaction: Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Phil Mafah lead Clemson over 15 Notre Dame. Phil Mafah rushed for two scores and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. took an interception to the house as Clemson upset Notre Dame in Death Valley.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Made the most of increased workload Mafah notched 16 carries for 84 yards and two touchdowns and caught 3 of 4 targets for eight yards during Saturday's 24-17 defeat against North Carolina State.
Impact With featured back Will Shipley getting injured, Mafah took on shouldered the work load in the running game. Mafah did a great job stepping up as he found the end zone twice, however it wouldn't be enough as the passing attack faltered giving up two interceptions.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Down day in loss Mafah notched five rushes for 14 yards and gathered in their only target for three yards during Saturday's 28-20 overtime defeat against Miami (FL).
Impact Mafah didn't see much action as Will Shipley got the bulk of the work on Saturday. Neither was very successful as they both averaged less than three yards per carry.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Phil Mafah: Clemson football running back in photos A look at Phil Mafah, Clemson Tigers football running back from Loganville, Georgia, who played at Grayson High School.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • GREENVILLEONLINE.COM
Swinney excited to have 'Thunder and Lightning' back together on his staff Dabo Swinney has added another big name to Clemson’s running back room that already featured plenty of star power with the dynamic duo of Wi...
JULY 19, 2023 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM
