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PHOTOS: Carolina-Clemson rivalry week begins with annual Tiger Burn

Members of the University of South Carolina community gathered at Blatt Athletic Field on Nov. 20, 2024, for the annual Tiger Burn. This event marks the start of rivalry week between the University of South Carolina and Clemson University with the burning of a giant wooden tiger. The tiger is constructed by students from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. The 121st annual Palmetto Bowl will kick off at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 23, 2024, at noon.

A wooden tiger statue sits behind metal gates before Tiger Burn at Blatt Field on Nov. 20, 2024. The statue is built by students from the College of Engineering.
A wooden tiger statue sits behind metal gates before Tiger Burn at Blatt Field on Nov. 20, 2024. The statue is built by students from the College of Engineering.
A young girl sits on her dad's shoulders as they walk around Blatt Field during Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. Various students and Gamecock fans attended the annual rivalry week kick-off event.
A young girl sits on her dad's shoulders as they walk around Blatt Field during Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. Various students and Gamecock fans attended the annual rivalry week kick-off event.
Student workers from Gamecock Entertainment place glowsticks and stickers on a table before Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. Attendees could grab a glow stick and soda before heading out to the field.
Student workers from Gamecock Entertainment place glowsticks and stickers on a table before Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. Attendees could grab a glow stick and soda before heading out to the field.
Cocky stands on stage next to South Carolina alumni DJ Zay Pola at Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. DJ Zay Pola provided music for the event.
Cocky stands on stage next to South Carolina alumni DJ Zay Pola at Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. DJ Zay Pola provided music for the event.
An effigy of a Clemson Tiger stands surrounded by fireworks during the University of South Carolina's annual Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. Tiger Burn marks the start of rivalry week leading up to the annual Palmetto Bowl game between South Carolina and in-state rival Clemson.
An effigy of a Clemson Tiger stands surrounded by fireworks during the University of South Carolina's annual Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. Tiger Burn marks the start of rivalry week leading up to the annual Palmetto Bowl game between South Carolina and in-state rival Clemson.
The head of a wooden tiger statue burns at Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. Tiger Burn is an annual event that takes place during rivalry week leading up to the annual South Carolina and Clemson football game.
The head of a wooden tiger statue burns at Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. Tiger Burn is an annual event that takes place during rivalry week leading up to the annual South Carolina and Clemson football game.
Students look on as fireworks and the burning tiger structure light up the sky during the annual Tiger Burn at Blatt Field on Nov. 20, 2024. The tiger was built by students in the USC chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.
Students look on as fireworks and the burning tiger structure light up the sky during the annual Tiger Burn at Blatt Field on Nov. 20, 2024. The tiger was built by students in the USC chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.
A Columbia Fire Department firefighter puts out the fire after the burning of the tiger statue at Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. The statue took several minutes to fully ignite.
A Columbia Fire Department firefighter puts out the fire after the burning of the tiger statue at Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. The statue took several minutes to fully ignite.