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'A bunch of nobodies': Dabo Swinney Reveals No Starters, Standouts During Fall Camp

August brings fall camp to college football, and the mind games start to come in ahead of Week 1. Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney does it better than anyone. But he also remains critical about his team entering the 2026 season.

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2026 Clemson Football Primer: Offensive Line

As Clemson looks to restore itself to its former glory, part of the rebuild includes the return of offensive coordinator Chad Morris and the retooled Clemson offense.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / August 12

Swinney Pleased with Defensive Position Group

CLEMSON — Clemson will move to full pads on Wednesday. However, Dabo Swinney already seems pleased with his linebacking corps. The Tigers wrapped up Day 5 of fall camp on Tuesday inside the Poe Indoor Practice Facility thanks to a nasty storm that ripped through the Clemson area in the early evening.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 11

McElroy More Bullish on Clemson than Coaches Poll

In an episode of his Always College Football show, ESPN analyst Greg McElroy ranked Clemson at No. 18 in his preseason Top 25 rankings entering the 2026 college football season.

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 11

Key Clemson Defensive Tackle Limited in Practice, Dabo Swinney Updates Status

Fall camp is the time for figuring out the starters ahead of the 2026 season, but the Clemson Tigers might be without one of their best players on the defensive line ahead of the season. On Monday this week, the media was able to watch practice for several stints, and one thing stood out: a yellow non-contact jersey.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 11

Former Clemson Star Carted off Field with Injury

Baltimore Ravens standout cornerback and former Clemson star Nate Wiggins was carted off the practice field Tuesday after suffering an apparent left leg or knee injury, according to multiple reports.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 11

Alabama Lineman Planning Next Clemson Visit

Cavin Bates is planning to return to Clemson in the fall. The three-star defensive tackle out of Cleburne County (AL) is no stranger to Clemson, seeing as he’s been attending camp for years now.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 11

Clemson RB Named to Preseason Watch List

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Sixteen Atlantic Coast Conference football student-athletes were named to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, announced Tuesday by the Wuerffel Foundation.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 11

Update On 5-Star Target

Five-star Prince Che was one of the first defensive tackles in the 2028 class to pick up an offer from Clemson. The 6-foot-4, 305-pounder, out of Thomas County Central (GA), has visited multiple times in the past, including two games last season.

Ray-Ray McCloud News / The Clemson Insider / August 11

Former Clemson Star Finds New NFL Home

A former Clemson star has found a new home in the NFL. Veteran wide receiver and return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud has signed with the Chicago Bears, the team announced Monday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 11

Fall Camp Rewind: Recapping First Four Days of Practice

CLEMSON — The first four days of fall camp are in the books at Clemson. While there is still a long way to go before the Tigers head to Baton Rouge to take on LSU to start the season, some things are starting to become a little clearer for this Clemson team already.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / August 11

Clemson Tigers Position Review/2026 Primer: Defensive Tackle

I signed up to cover the defensive ends and defensive tackles because I needed proof that the 2025 defensive line couldn’t hurt me anymore. There are certain expectations, some might call them standards, for a Clemson defensive line, and for good reason.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 10

Clemson Fall Camp Day 4: Clemson Offensive/Defensive Observations

CLEMSON – The Clemson football team held its fourth day of fall camp on Monday on the practice fields behind the Allen Reeves Complex. Media members were allowed to watch the first fourth and a half periods of practice, as well as the initial stretching and warmup periods.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 10

Clemson Fall Camp Day 4: Newcomer Observations

CLEMSON — The Clemson football team was back in action on Monday afternoon for the fourth practice of fall camp on the practice fields behind the Allen Reeves Complex.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 10

Clemson Fall Camp Day 4: Quarterbacks Observations

CLEMSON — The Clemson Football team was back at practice Monday behind the Allen Reeves Football Complex in Clemson. The media got the opportunity to watch the first four and a half periods of practice.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 10

Injury Update from Monday’s Practice

We wanted to pass along an injury update from Clemson fall camp on Monday. The early portion of Monday afternoon’s practice was open to the media, and senior defensive tackle Vic Burley was in a yellow (non-contact) jersey, signifying an injury.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 10

Clemson Standout Named to ‘Freaks List’

A member of the Clemson football team has made the 2026 Freaks List. Standout linebacker Sammy Brown comes in at No. 20 on Bruce Feldman’s list of the Top 101 “Freaks” in college football.

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 10

Dabo Swinney Updates QB Chris Denson's Progress in Moving Positions

As fall camp started last week for the Clemson Tigers, head coach Dabo Swinney had a scenario that had him look to change up the position of one of his

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.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 6

Clemson Baseball Assistant Head Coach Departs in Pursuit of Other Interests

On Thursday afternoon, Clemson Baseball announced that assistant head coach Nick Schnabel has stepped down from his position to pursue other interests.

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.

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Christopher Vizzina Is the Late-Round College Football Fantasy Quarterback to Target

With the 2026 college football fantasy season on the horizon, many top quarterbacks like Arch Manning, Byrum Brown, John Mateer and Sam Leavitt will be drafted early on.