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Clemson Tigers Freshman Guard Expected to Return for 2026 Season

As the transfer portal continues to reshape rosters across the country — and with Clemson already losing a piece to it — there's a silver lining emerging in the Tigers' backcourt.

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Could Freshman QB Contend For Starting Role? Here's Why Dabo Swinney Thinks So

Over the period to watch Clemson football’s practice and its spring game on Saturday, one thing became reality heading into the 2026 season. There’s a possibility that a true freshman could see snaps at quarterback next season. Mid-year enrollee Tait Reynolds was the No.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / March 30

Clemson Offense SWOT: Strengths & Threats

They say college football has become a big business and its true. One well-known business technique is called a SWOT analysis. Inspired by the Talkin’ Yanks podcast, I will bring you a SWOT analysis for Clemson football.

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 30

Clemson's Dabo Swinney Praises Freshman Safety's Spring Performance, Compares Him to Sammy Brown

This past weekend, the Clemson Tigers held their annual spring game, with the Orange team, composed mostly of expected starters, defeating the White team, 23-3.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 30

Defense Already Showing Promise Thanks to New Players

CLEMSON – When the 2025 season came to a close, Clemson defensive coordinator Tom Allen and his staff made an assertive effort to get better. The Tigers were not good in the secondary.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 30

Clemson Suffers First ACC Sweep Since 2024

CLEMSON – Julia Knowler sent a two-run homer out of the park in the bottom of the seventh inning, but it was not enough to salvage a series against No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 29

National Outlet Weighs in on Clemson’s 2026 Win Total

A national outlet weighed in on 2026 ACC win totals, breaking down the over/under win totals for all 17 football teams in the conference. The over/under win total for Clemson at FanDuel Sportsbook is 7.5, and CBS Sports is picking the over on that number for the Tigers.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 29

Grading Clemson Basketball’s Portal Haul

After a first-round exit at the hands of Iowa, the Clemson Tigers are in full offseason mode. But before Brad Brownell and company begin construction of next season’s roster, let’s look back at the team’s transfer portal additions from this past season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 29

Heldt Ranked among Top Returning Edge Defenders

On December 16, 2025, Will Heldt made his decision to stay at Clemson public on social media, with the standout defensive end choosing to return for his senior season instead of moving on to the NFL.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 29

Bakich: ‘This Losing Crap Going to Stop’

CLEMSON — A 2-7 start to ACC play is not what anyone envisioned for the Clemson Baseball team in 2026. However, after dropping two out of three at home to Miami over the weekend, that is exactly where the Tigers find themselves.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 29

Four Offensive Standouts from Clemson’s Spring Game

The Clemson Tigers kicked off their 2026-27 season with the spring game on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. After experimenting with an offense-against-defense format last season, the Tigers settled on an Orange-White matchup for this year’s event.

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 29

How Dabo Swinney Is Creating Positive Pressure to Prepare For Clemson's 'Championship Phase'

Football is a game about pressure. In any game, a few moments are often the deciders: fourth-and-2, fourth-quarter drives, goal-line stands. The teams

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 29

Could Tait Reynolds Push for QB1?

CLEMSON — When last season ended, many thought Chris Denson could possibly push Chris Vizzina for the starting quarterback job at Clemson in 2026. However, things have not quite played out that way.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 29

Clemson Tigers Named Finalist for 2027 Offensive Lineman, Decision Date Set

The Clemson Tigers are looking to add the first offensive lineman to its 2027 class, as a Georgia native has just released his official decision date.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 29

Transfer Back Needs ‘Big Summer’

CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney has been pleased with what he’s seen from his running backs during the spring. With Adam Randall off to the NFL, Gideon Davidson is expected to assume the spot atop the depth chart, and coming out of spring, that is right where the rising sophomore finds himself.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 29

Clemson Spring Game Provides Answers About Running Back Depth Chart

This weekend, Clemson football hosted its annual spring game inside Memorial Stadium, and fans were able to get an early outlook on what the starters on

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 29

Freshmen Receivers ‘Baptized’ in Spring Practice

CLEMSON – There’s something reverent about a crowd dressed in their Sunday best, humming along to a familiar fight song, and joined by the familiar task of slinging cheers and grievances at a college football game.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / March 29

Swinney Holds Players Accountable During Spring Game

CLEMSON — It did not matter who you were on Saturday. Whether you were a freshman wide receiver or a quarterback, a transfer cornerback, a potential All-American linebacker, an offensive guard or a kicker, no one got away with any mistakes in Clemson’s Orange & White Spring Game at Memorial Stadium.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / March 29

Swinney on Freshman Safety: ‘We Got Us a Good One’

Clemson defensive coordinator Tom Allen recently named Polo Anderson as one freshman who has stood out during spring ball. Allen isn’t the only one who has been impressed by Anderson — a former consensus four-star and top-150 national prospect — during his first spring with the Tigers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 28

Swinney Gives Clarity to QB Race

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney says the Tigers have clarity on the quarterback battle coming out of spring practice. Heading into the summer, redshirt junior Christopher Vizzina remains Clemson’s QB1, while true freshman Tait Reynolds has emerged as the No.