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One Clemson linebacker who has been dealing with an injury is working his way back. CJ Kubah-Taylor, who was first seen sporting a yellow non-contact jersey in practice last Friday before switching to a green, limited-contact jersey by Monday, saw some time in Saturday’s first scrimmage of fall camp held at Memorial Stadium.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / August 15

Swinney’s Plan to Name Starting QB

CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is in no hurry to name a starting quarterback, though the 23rd-ranked Tigers are just three weeks away from kickoff at No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 15

Clemson RB Misses Scrimmage

Clemson was without a member of its running back room for the first scrimmage of fall camp. Senior back Jay Haynes was not able to scrimmage on Saturday due to an injury suffered in camp earlier in the week.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / August 15

Swinney Provides Update On Injured DT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney provided an update on an injured defensive tackle. After Saturday’s scrimmage at Memorial Stadium, Swinney updated the progress of senior Vic Burley, who on Monday was in a yellow jersey at practice with an undisclosed injury.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 15

Clemson WR Misses Saturday Scrimmage

One of Clemson’s top wideouts was held out of Saturday’s scrimmage at Memorial Stadium. Junior wide receiver T.J. Moore was not able to go, as head coach Dabo Swinney revealed he’s a little banged up.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 15

Finebaum Sounds off on Swinney, Clemson Yet Again

It should come as no surprise, but Paul Finebaum sounded off on Clemson yet again this week. It should also come as no surprise that the ESPN personality’s commentary about Dabo Swinney and the Tigers was not positive.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 15

Clemson DB Suffers Injury

CLEMSON — Following Friday’s practice, players reported it was the hardest practice of fall camp and some said it was the hardest in quite a while at Clemson.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 15

Swinney Uses Middle School Ties to Secure Burburija

CLEMSON – Though located just over an hour from Soldier Field in Chicago, the 2018 Crystal Lake Raiders were no Chicago Bears. Unlike the Bears, who finished first in the NFC North that season, the Northeast Ill., based middle school football team with an AFC West namesake was just “okay” that year, according to program alumnus Andy Burburija.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 15

Tigers Hold Tough Practice, Scrimmage Set for Saturday

CLEMSON — Imagine being dressed in full football gear, wearing a helmet and working in the middle of a practice field at high noon. Now imagine the temperature is 96 degrees and, with the humidity, it feels like 102 degrees and the sun is beating down on you.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 14

Friday’s Camp Notes: Update on QBs, Offense, Burburija

CLEMSON — Here are a couple of notes and information we gathered Friday from Clemson’s eighth practice of fall camp at Jervey Meadows. –Clemson had a two-hour practice today, one in which the players said was the most difficult practice of camp, and, from what we heard, in a long while.

Weston Wilson News / The Clemson Insider / August 14

Former Tiger Steps up with HR for Struggling MLB Team

A former Clemson standout stepped up for a struggling MLB team on Thursday. Weston Wilson came through with a home run for the Seattle Mariners, providing the only run in Seattle’s 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 14

5-Star Clemson Commit Using NIL to Give Back

Clemson commit Jamarin Simmons is one of just a handful of high school football players to have an NIL deal with Nike. The five-star wideout, out of Godby High School down in Florida, is the highest-rated player in the Tigers’ 2027 class per 247Sports, and Simmons has chosen to share the wealth from that NIL deal with his teammates.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 14

Transfer Ready to Show off his Skills

CLEMSON – One year ago, defensive end London Merritt’s physical conditions looked very different than they do today. For starters, the Atlanta, Ga., native

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 14

How Junior College Standout Andy Burburija Found His Way to Clemson

It’s not often for a junior college player to record 18.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in a season. It’s why the Clemson Tigers went out to get Iowa Western

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 14

How Clemson Rookies Spent First NFL Paychecks

Some of the top rookies in the NFL revealed to ESPN how they’ve spent (or plan to spend) their first NFL paychecks. A trio of former Clemson standouts are among the rookies featured in the article – Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Peter Woods, Detroit Lions offensive tackle Blake Miller and Washington Commanders wide receiver Antonio Williams.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 13

Colorado Transfer London Merritt Expects Clemson Defense to 'Surprise' in 2026

Clemson edge rusher London Merritt might have only been on campus for several months, but he sees how good this Tiger defense could be next season. Defensive coordinator Tom Allen’s second season with the system saw the program bring in a double-digit amount of transfers to that side of the ball.

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Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 12

Former Clemson Star CB Suffers Undisclosed Injury Ahead of 2026 NFL Season

With Clemson Football's fall camp now fully underway, the NFL season is also beginning to ramp up. Unfortunately, injuries are part of that territory, and one former Tiger recently found that out the hard way.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 13

'Bunch of nobodies': Dabo Swinney's blunt message for Clemson ahead of 2026 season

Swinney isn't sugarcoating his message to his team as the 2026 season approaches.

Quarterback competitions to watch in the ACC ahead of 2026 season

Curt Cignetti, Trinidad Chambliss and college football's 'rags to riches' stories in 2026

Five toughest schedules in 2026 college football

How Lane Kiffin, LSU Tigers can get Sam Leavitt going in 2026

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Dabo Swinney News / Viral Sports News / August 8

Clemson HC Dabo Swinney Delivers Bizarre Announcement

As fall camp opened this week behind the Allen Reeves Football Complex, Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney delivered a clear message about the state of his 2026 roster.

Dabo Swinney News / Yardbarker / July 30

How Dabo Swinney and Clemson staff won over 4-star 2028 QB Trace Hawkins

The Clemson Tigers are on the board for a 2028 quarterback. On Thursday, Dabo Swinney and his team picked up a commitment from 4-star quarterback Trace Hawkins from Calhoun, Georgia.

Indiana's Curt Cignetti torches the SEC in brutal comments

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham invites Urban Meyer to Ann Arbor with one caveat

Five most interesting transfers in Big 12 for 2026 season

The 'College football color teams' quiz