Clemson is one of the most recognizable sports schools in the US so having an esports team was inevitable. However, they are still only a club sport and do not have varsity recognition from the university. One person trying to change that as soon as possible is Jared Montgomery. He's a marketing major at Clemson that got involved with the esports club as their head of partnerships. Right out of the gate we asked about how he made a lane for himself as a non-player at Clemson.

Clemson is one of the most recognizable sports schools in the US so having an esports team was inevitable. However, they are still only a club sport and do not have varsity recognition from the university. One person trying to change that as soon as possible is Jared Montgomery. He's a marketing major at Clemson that got involved with the esports club as their head of partnerships. Right out of the gate we asked about how he made a lane for himself as a non-player at Clemson.

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Your weekly update on collegiate esports &amp; video gaming&mdash;by students, for students. From varsity and club esports tournaments to college curriculums focused on gaming, CheckpointXP On Campus delivers more than just stats and scores.
The cultural impact of video gaming is undeniable and its explosion on college campuses across the country is affecting sports, entertainment and college life.
Our team of professional and student journalists takes you behind the scenes to hear from players, coaches, students, fans and thought leaders. &nbsp;We cover big tournaments, team training regimens, school rivalries, scouting reports, pro recruitment news and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re a novice or hard-core player, studying game development or marketing,&nbsp;CheckpointXP&nbsp;On&nbsp;Campus&nbsp;is your home for collegiate&nbsp;esports&nbsp;news and this exciting cultural phenomenon.
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