why is clemson wearing purple today

Clemson is wearing purple today as a rare alternate uniform choice, likely in response to Georgia Tech hosting a "white out" game where fans wear all white. This is the first time Clemson has worn purple jerseys on the road since 2003 and the first time wearing the purple jersey and white pants combination since 2008. Traditionally, Clemson wears purple only on Military Appreciation Day to honor the Purple Heart, a historic military decoration. The purple jerseys are a nod to Clemson's military heritage and the Purple Heart award, but this game marks a special, one-off appearance of the purple jerseys to stand out against Georgia Tech's white uniforms and possibly to energize the team after recent underwhelming performances.