CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Sophomore Andre Ellington has earned the starting running back job at Clemson.

Tigers coach Dabo Swinney had been rotating between Ellington and junior Jamie Harper so far this season. But Swinney said Tuesday that Ellington has earned most of the carries because he has been the more productive back.

Ellington carried one more time than Harper in last Saturday's 21-16 loss at North Carolina, but Ellington gained 55 yards to Harper's 27 yards.

Ellington has gained 189 more yards this season than Harper.

Swinney says Harper won't just languish on the bench and will continue to play an important role in Clemson's offense.

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