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Clemson's Bowl Projection Takes Drastic Fall

After an off-season full of high expectations, the Clemson Tigers are having their fall from grace only three weeks into the 2025 season. In ESPN’s latest College Football Playoff and bowl projections , analyst Mark Schlabach has Clemson headed to the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, while Kyle Bonagura projects the Tigers to the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.

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GT Game Analytics: Critical Mistakes Lead To Disappointing Loss

Clemson had the numbers to win — outgaining Georgia Tech 381 yards to 358, averaging 6.2 yards per play, and converting 64% on third down — but critical mistakes turned control into disappointment.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 16

Insider Report: Behind the Scenes of the 1-2 Tigers

Tonight we have a special edition of the Insider Report. What a difference a few weeks makes. Heading into the season Clemson was ranked among the elite and had a number of national analysts predicted the Tigers to win the national championship.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / September 16

Swinney Gives Latest Injury Update on 3 Key Players

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney had his weekly radio show Monday night ahead of Saturday’s game against Syracuse. Swinney gave the latest injury update on wide receiver Antonio Williams, left tackle Tristan Leigh and safety Khalil Barnes, when asked if he expects them back this weekend.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 15

Update Following Clemson’s Emergency Board Meeting

The Clemson University Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting for over three hours Monday afternoon. Following the meeting there was no release from Clemson University on what occurred in the meeting.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 15

Clemson Making 4-Star RB Feel Like Family

CLEMSON — Whenever Clemson decides to expand the board at running back for the 2027 class, Andrew Beard is certainly a candidate to snag an offer. The four-star back, out of Prince Avenue Christian, has now visited Clemson several times, with the most recent trip coming for the season-opener against LSU.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 15

NFL Tigers Ball Out in Week 2

A bunch of former Clemson stars balled out on Sunday in Week 2 of the NFL season. DeAndre Hopkins and Nate Wiggins helped the Baltimore Ravens to a 41-17

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 15

Clemson Releases Statement Ahead of Emergency Board Meeting

CLEMSON — Clemson is set to hold an emergency Board of Trustees meeting today at 2 p.m. The school has been trending all weekend on social media, as lawmakers,

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / September 15

Swinney Refuses to Panic Over Slow Start

Dabo Swinney readily admits that his Clemson football team needs to be better than what it’s been over the first three games of the season. After losing to Georgia Tech on a 55-yard field goal as time expired, Swinney’s Tigers have dropped to 1-2.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 15

Former Clemson QB Target Headed to SEC

A former Clemson recruiting target is headed to the SEC. Four-star QB Peyton Houston (Evangel Christian, LA) announced a commitment to LSU on Monday. Houston was the first 2027 quarterback to pick up an offer from Clemson after his superb workout at Dabo Swinney’s high school camp back in June.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 15

Wesco Makes Difference Against Yellow Jackets

ATLANTA — Although the offense had its struggles in its loss to Georgia Tech, some players did shine for No. 12 Clemson. The Tigers (1-2, 0-1 ACC) faced off against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, narrowly being taken down 24-21 with a walk-off field goal from Yellow Jackets’ kicker Aidan Birr.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / September 15

Swinney ho-hum on Play of D-Lineman

During his weekly Sunday teleconference, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was asked for his evaluation of star defensive linemen Peter Woods and T.J. Parker through the first three games of this season.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / September 15

ACC Power Rankings: Post-Week 3

Clemson’s loss to Georgia Tech wasn’t the only thing that shook up these rankings. Stanford beat Boston College and Cal knocked off Minnesota. Where does it all stand now?

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / September 15

Clemson Tigers Head Coach Owns Disappointing Start Following Top 25 Exit

In just three weeks of college football, the Clemson Tigers have seen their ranking go from No. 4 to unranked, but head coach Dabo Swinney isn’t letting

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 15

One Day Later: Clemson Still Searching for Answers

Suddenly, Clemson finds itself in a position that it hasn’t been in for a decade. After Georgia Tech walked it off with a 55-yard field goal as time expired, the Tigers are now 1-2 out of the gate for the first time since 2014.

Hunter Renfrow News / The Clemson Insider / September 15

Renfrow Shows Panthers What Happens with Clemson Playmaker

Hunter Renfrow showed the Carolina Panthers what can happen with a Clemson playmaker. While the Panthers lost to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, 27-22, it was no fault of Renfrow — who went off with seven catches for 48 yards and two touchdowns.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / September 14

Swinney’s Sunday Evening Injury Update

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney held his weekly teleconference Sunday evening and gave an update on the injury status of his team coming out of Saturday’s 24-21 loss at Georgia Tech.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 14

What They’re Saying: Clemson’s Upset Loss to GT

Georgia Tech’s Aidan Birr drilled a 55-yard field goal as time expired, as Georgia Tech upset then-12th-ranked Clemson 24-21 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday.

Dabo Swinney News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Clemson’s Loss Puts Dabo Swinney Back in Familiar Headlines

Ari Wasserman of On3 didn’t hold back in his latest piece on Clemson, writing that “something isn’t working at Clemson. After its 24-21 loss at Georgia Tech on Saturday afternoon, it’s no longer theory.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 13

Clemson's playoff chances are already rapidly fading

The Clemson Tigers not only had College Football Playoff expectations to start the 2025 season, but they were also aiming for a national championship. It has taken only three games for a bucket of cold water to douse all of those expectations.

Georgia Tech upsets No. 12 Clemson behind long field goal

Florida, LSU get into pregame scuffle before SEC showdown

LSU LB Whit Weeks was furious after being ejected for targeting

LaNorris Sellers knocked out of game on targeting play

Colorado HC Deion Sanders 'lost for words' after loss to Houston

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / September 12

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 9

Georgia Tech playing it close to the vest with Haynes King ahead of Clemson game

If the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets want the best shot at beating the No. 12 Clemson Tigers, they'll probably need redshirt senior Haynes King on the field. As the game approaches, they are being coy with King's status.

Five takeaways from CFB Week 2: OU is back, Oregon is dangerous and Billy Napier is feeling the heat

Texas HC addresses Arch Manning injury rumors

Deion Sanders makes bold move to jumpstart Colorado offense

25 college players NFL fans should keep an eye on this season

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 8

ESPN Declares Clemson a Bust Two Weeks In

Clemson entered the 2025 season with preseason hype placing the Tigers among the nation’s elite, but two weeks in, doubts are mounting. ESPN’s Bill Connelly didn’t hold back in his weekly evaluation, questioning whether Dabo Swinney’s program can live up to the billing.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 7

Clemson Gets Ugly Home Win Against Troy

Clemson avoids dropping two straight games at home with a 27-16 win over Troy. It was not a very impressive win by the Tigers, who were down by two scores at halftime.

Cade Klubnik News / Yardbarker / September 3