Clemson Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 29

Morris’ Year Away From Coaching Could Benefit Tigers

CLEMSON — Chad Morris is not coming into his second stint as Clemson’s offensive coordinator without doing his due diligence. He took a year off from coaching last year, so he could watch his son, Chandler, guide Virginia to its greatest football season in history.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / January 28

Swinney Provides Background On Roster Construction

CLEMSON — Under the new revenue-sharing model that began ahead of last season, which includes roster limits, college football coaches are having to be more meticulous about how they put their rosters together.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 28

Clemson Commit Reaffirms Pledge to Tigers

Max Brown is leaving no doubt when it comes to the strength of his commitment to Clemson. The three-star linebacker took to social media on Wednesday to officially pronounce that his recruitment is shut down.

Tee Higgins News / The Clemson Insider / January 28

Former Clemson Star Headed to First Career Pro Bowl

Tee Higgins is now officially a Pro Bowler for the first time in his NFL career. The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and former Clemson star has been added to the AFC roster for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, the Bengals announced Wednesday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 28

Clemson Misses Initial Cut for 5-Star Target

Clemson appears to be out of the running for an elite-level target. Five-star DE Anthony Sweeney (Good Counsel, MD) released his Top 12 schools late Tuesday, with the Tigers not making the list.

DeAndre Hopkins News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 28

Former Clemson Wideout DeAndre Hopkins Optimistic About Clemson's Offensive Trajectory

The struggles that have been seen from the Clemson Tigers’ offense saw a change during the offseason with Chad Morris, and it has caught the eye of a former Tiger. Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was a guest on Pardon My Take on Wednesday, being asked questions about being a Clemson Tiger and head coach Dabo Swinney.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 28

Several Incoming Clemson Recruits Land on Rivals' Final Top 300

As Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers coaching staff turn their attention to the next wave of recruits, it’s worth noting that they were able to land several top-tier prospects in the 2026 recruiting cycle.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 28

Priority Target Returning for Elite Retreat

The visitor’s list for the Elite Retreat continues to grow. Four-star cornerback Jayden Aparicio-Bailey (Prattville, AL) tells The Clemson Insider he plans to be on hand for the event on March 7 after receiving a visit from head coach Dabo Swinney and corners coach Mike Reed on Tuesday.

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 28

Where Things Stand Regarding Clemson, NCAA With the Luke Ferrelli Situation

It hasn’t even been a week since Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney sounded off on Ole Miss regarding the Luke Ferrelli situation, and ripples still are being

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 28

Clemson Welcomes SMU On Thursday Night

Clemson, S.C. – Clemson women’s basketball returns to Littlejohn Coliseum, hosting SMU on Thursday, Jan. 29. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. and the game will stream live on ACCNX.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / January 28

Watch: The Clemson Tigers Are On The Prowl

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 28

PFF Names Former Clemson Safety as Chargers’ Top Breakout Candidate

In the 2025 NFL Draft, three former Clemson Tigers were selected over the three days, with a pair of others signing as undrafted free agents. However, one player has stood out more than the rest as he enters his sophomore season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 28

NFL Tiger Pegged as Early 2026 Breakout Candidate

With the 2025 NFL season nearing its end, Pro Football Focus (PFF) identified one breakout candidate for each team ahead of the 2026 campaign. Former Clemson safety R.J.

T.J. Parker News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 28

Clemson Edge Rusher T.J. Parker is Turning Heads At Senior Bowl

Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker had hype entering the Tigers’ 2025 season. Now, in the offseason, more people are buying into his stock. Parker is showing out at the Senior Bowl, which is currently going on in Mobile, Alabama.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 28

Clemson Assistant Checks In On In-State RB

Clemson has been extremely selective when it comes to running back targets in the 2027 class. So far, the Tigers have only offered two players at the position.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 28

Parker Dominates on Day 1 at Senior Bowl

On Tuesday, practices for the 2026 Senior Bowl kicked off in Mobile, Alabama ahead of the prestigious college football all-star game this Saturday. Among the draft prospects at the Senior Bowl looking to boost their stock in front of NFL teams and scouts is Clemson edge rusher T.J.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / January 28

Swinney Should be College Football’s First Commissioner

CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney had the guts to do something no one else in college football will do – he turned in a cheater. Clemson’s head football coach, who prides his program for doing things the right way, called out and turned in Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding to the NCAA for tampering with former Clemson linebacker Luke Ferrelli.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 27

Miller Tabbed as First-Round Prospect ‘You’ll Hear a Lot More About’

Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell and defensive tackle Peter Woods are high-profile 2026 NFL Draft prospects often featured in first-round mock drafts.

Watch: Clemson Guard Taylor Johnson-Matthews Highlights vs. Notre Dame

Dabo Swinney News / Mike Farrell Sports / January 24

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney Accuses Ole Miss of Tampering

Dabo Swinney came to the press furious due to the NIL controversy going on between Clemson and Ole Miss. Former Cal LB Luke Ferrelli committed to Clemson after entering the portal on Jan.