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Clemson Tigers Offer Four-Star Edge Rusher From 2027 Class

Although Wednesday is National Signing Day, head coach Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers are looking to the next recruiting class, making an offer the same day to a standout prospect. Edge rusher Desmond Malpress announced that he received an offer from the Tigers on Wednesday morning.

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Rumph Serving as ‘Father Figure’ to Newly Offered Target

Clemson is in the process of expanding the 2027 recruiting board at defensive end, with the Tigers handing out two new offers this week. Four-star Santana Harvey (Lakeland, FL) went public with his offer on Tuesday, a development that was a few weeks in the making.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 5

Clemson Earns Gritty Win at Stanford

It was not easy, but No. 20 Clemson found a way to get a win Wednesday night at Stanford’s Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif. Nick Davidson and Ace Buckner made four free throws in the final 24 seconds, as the Tigers knocked off the Cardinals 66-64.

Tee Higgins News / The Clemson Insider / February 5

What They’re Saying: Higgins Makes Plays at First Career Pro Bowl

The 2026 Pro Bowl Games took place on Tuesday night, with some of the top players in the AFC and NFC facing off in a flag football game and skills challenges at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Calif.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / February 5

Clemson Outlasts Stanford, 66-64

Clemson rose to the occasion when it needed to in a late West-Coast showdown with Stanford, claiming its 9th ACC win of the season and its 13th straight road win in ACC play.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 4

Beamer Backs Swinney’s Decision to Publicly Call Out Tampering

South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer met with the media on Wednesday and spent some time talking about tampering in relation to the Clemson-Ole Miss tampering case.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 4

Highly-Rated DE Announces Clemson Offer

Clemson continues to expand the board at defensive end, with a new offer going out on Wednesday. Four-star Desmond Malpress (Atlantic Coast, FL) announced the offer via a social media post.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 4

5 Tigers Selected in New ESPN 2-Round Mock Draft

ESPN’s Matt Miller was among the NFL draft analysts on hand for the Senior Bowl last week, and with that prestigious college football all-star game/national showcase for top NFL prospects in the books, Miller released a new, two-round mock draft this week.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 4

Clemson Puts Finishing Touches On 2026 Recruiting Class

In recent years, the February signing day hasn’t generated much news for Clemson fans, seeing as Dabo Swinney and most other college coaches tend to have the bulk of their recruiting classes signed during the early signing period in December.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / February 4

ESPN’s Luginbill, Acho Chime in on Swinney’s ‘Tamper Tantrum’

During Tuesday’s episode of ESPN’s College Football Live, analysts Tom Luginbill and Sam Acho chimed in on what host Zubin Mehenti called Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney’s “tamper tantrum” – Swinney’s allegations that Ole Miss was tampering with linebacker Luke Ferrelli.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 4

Clemson Adds JUCO All-American, Two Wide Receiver Recruits to Wrap Up National Signing Day

Clemson’s roster got better on Wednesday. Three players — Andy Burburija, Keil McGriff and Cam Blivens — officially signed to join the Tigers in 2026,

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 4

Bakich High On Clemson Pitching Depth

Erik Bakich is really high on Clemson’s pitching depth heading into the 2026 baseball season. A lack of depth has certainly hurt the Tigers, at times, over the first three seasons of Bakich’s tenure.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 4

Preview: Clemson Tigers Basketball vs. Stanford

The Clemson Tigers men’s basketball team begins the ACC West Coast trip on Wednesday night, going to California to face the Stanford Cardinal at the Maples Pavillion. Head coach Brad Brownell and his team have been perfect on the road in ACC play thus far, winning their first four matchups away from home.

Brad Brownell News / The Clemson Insider / February 4

Clemson Coach says College Basketball ‘Seems Crazy’

CLEMSON — Brad Brownell says college basketball has gone crazy with the way coaches and players are trying to skirt NCAA rules to get around eligibility issues.

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Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 4

Clemson’s Jarren Purify Earns Major Preseason Recognition Ahead of 2026

The College Baseball season is only 10 days away, and a lot of preseason rankings have been dropping, including player lists. On Monday, D1 Baseball dropped their seven-man list of the best second basemen in the ACC, with Clemson’s Jarren Purify slotted at the No.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 4

Clemson Tigers Add In-State Defensive Lineman to 2026 Class

Despite being hot through the transfer portal, the Clemson Tigers got back to the recruiting trail with a strong signing for their 2026 class. Defensive lineman Connor McFadden announced his commitment to Clemson on Tuesday afternoon, coming in this summer to join the roster.

DeAndre Hopkins News / The Clemson Insider / February 4

Hopkins Isn’t Ready to Retire Just Yet

DeAndre Hopkins is 33 years old and a 13-year NFL veteran, who is set to be a free agent again this offseason. However, the former Clemson star wide receiver isn’t ready to hang up his cleats just yet.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 4

Clemson Offers 4-Star Defensive End

Clemson handed out a new 2027 offer on Tuesday. Four-star DE Santana Harvey (Lakeland, FL) announced the offer via a social media post. The announcement comes one day after Harvey announced plans to be at Clemson’s big official visit weekend, May 29-31.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 3

Clemson Picks up Another 2026 Commitment

Clemson has picked up another commitment for its 2026 recruiting class. Catawba Ridge High School (Fort Mill, S.C.) defensive lineman Connor McFadden announced a commitment to the Tigers on Tuesday.

Brad Brownell News / The Clemson Insider / February 3

Brownell Details Challenges of West Coast Swing

The Clemson basketball team is about to get one of its bigger tests of the season, seeing as the Tigers are facing back-to-back contests on the West Coast.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 3

Swinney's Loyalty Pays Off as Clemson Adds WR to 2026 Recruiting Class

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Dabo Swinney's loyalty has paid off as the Clemson Tigers on Tuesday received a commitment from a receiver in the 2026 class. Fresh off a visit at Clemson, Gainesville (Fla.) Buchholz receiver Keil McGriff announced his commitment to the Tigers in an interview with the Gainesville Sun's Noah Ram.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / February 1