The cancellation fee for the 2013 and 2014 rivalry renewals just went up to $3,000,000. I'd say both athletic directors are pretty serious when they say these games are going to happen.
Go 'Dawgs!
Irrespective of whether you still consider Clemson a rival, this is good news, as the alternative would be scheduling some nobody in the Tigers' place. (Hat tip: Dawg2011.)
Go 'Dawgs!