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Dabo Swinney raises doubts over Clemson's direction after bowl loss

Dabo Swinney raises doubts over Clemson's direction with ugly Pinstripe Bowl loss

The Clemson Tigers capped a disappointing 2025 season with an ugly 22-10 loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Pinstripe Bowl, raising fresh doubts over the program's direction under longtime head coach Dabo Swinney.

Penn State ends late-season surge with Pinstripe Bowl win

Clemson ran the most embarrassing fake punt of all time

East Carolina bests Pittsburgh in turnover-filled Military Bowl

No. 12 BYU rallies to beat No. 22 Georgia Tech in Pop-Tarts Bowl

BYU's future is bright after win

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Clemson vs. Penn State:Tigers Fall to the Nittany Lions 22-10

Clemson and Penn State met today in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. When I told my wife what bowl game we were playing in she said “What the hell is that?” and I laughed hard.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 27

Penn State ends late-season surge with Pinstripe Bowl win over Clemson

2025 certainly didn't go the way that Penn State fans likely thought it would, but you can't say the Nittany Lions didn't fight hard through the end of the season.

Pat Fitzgerald's Michigan State tenure off to rocky start with concerning hire

East Carolina bests Pittsburgh in turnover-filled Military Bowl

Kyle Whittingham seems like slam dunk hire for Michigan

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 26

List of Penn State Players Unavailable for Pinstripe Bowl

While the number of Clemson players who will miss the Pinstripe Bowl has been well-documented, the attrition rate for Penn State has been somewhat unclear.

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 26

Clemson WR Standing Out to Dabo Swinney With Extra Reps in Practice

For the Clemson Tigers, bowl season has turned into audition season. With more than 20 injuries and opt-outs ahead of the Clemson Tigers’ matchup with Penn State in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl, young players have been handed a meaningful opportunity to capitalize on newfound playing time.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 26

(WATCH) All Quiet On Clemson Front as Tigers Head to New York

The Clemson show where the fans drive the conversation. Each Monday, The Clemson Insider’s Jason Priester goes live at 7 p.m. and fields questions from the audience.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 26

Clemson WR Out for Pinstripe Bowl

Clemson will be without this wide receiver for the Pinstripe Bowl matchup vs. Penn State on Saturday. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said during his press conference Friday that WR Cole Turner will be out for the Pinstripe Bowl with a lower-body injury.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 26

Clemson Lineman Set to Return for Sixth Season

Dabo Swinney has confirmed one of his offensive linemen will be back for a sixth season in 2026. Fifth-year senior Dietrick Pennington will be back in 2026.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 26

Swinney Asked About Smith’s Potential Extra Year of Eligibility

With Clemson senior wide receiver Tristan Smith having spent his first two seasons at the JUCO level playing for Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College, many have wondered whether he might be granted an extra year of eligibility.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 26

Penn State vs. Clemson Prediction: Pinstripe Bowl Preview

College football’s bowl slate for the 2025-26 season continues with Penn State and Clemson meeting in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27. The Tigers and Nittany Lions had preseason aspirations of contending for the national title, but both teams underachieved and will be looking to use Saturday’s game as a chance to finish ‘25 on a high note.

Tee Higgins News / The Clemson Insider / December 26

Ja’Marr Chase Calls Out Tee Higgins’ Pro Bowl Snub

On Tuesday, Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase was named to the Pro Bowl for the fifth consecutive season since he entered the NFL in 2021. Chase wonders why his teammate and fellow star wideout, Tee Higgins, didn’t make the Pro Bowl this year as well.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / December 26

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College Football News / Shakin The Southland / December 26

Scouting Report – Penn State Nittany Lions

Bowl season. It’s hard to tell what exactly you are going to get in these games with opt-outs, new faces getting playing time, questions of motivation, etc.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 26

Clemson Looks to Keep Postseason Streak Alive

NEW YORK — Clemson has a rich bowl history, and postseason history for that matter. The Tigers head into Saturday’s Pinstripe Bowl against Penn State boasting the nation’s longest streak of winning at least one postseason game, either a conference championship, bowl game or College Football Playoff game.

Barrett Carter News / The Clemson Insider / December 25

ESPN Pegs Clemson Pro as Bengals’ Rookie of the Year

Going into Week 17 of the NFL season, ESPN’s NFL Nation reporters picked the rookie of the year for each team in the league. Former Clemson star linebacker Barrett Carter was pegged as the rookie of the year for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / The Clemson Insider / December 25

Orlovsky: Lawrence Is NFL’s Most Improved Player

Former Clemson star Trevor Lawrence threw for three touchdowns and ran for another on Sunday in Week 16 of the NFL season, as the Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4) extended their winning streak to six games with a 34-20, statement victory over the Denver Broncos (12-3), who saw their 11-game winning streak come to an end.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 25

Clemson Signee Taking Home Plenty of Accolades

One of Clemson’s offensive line signees is taking home plenty of hardware after a stellar senior season. Four-star Carter Scruggs (Loudoun County, VA) was named first-team All-State.

Tristan Leigh News / The Clemson Insider / December 25

Leigh Has ‘All Trust In World’ In Injury-Depleted OL

Tristan Leigh believes it is important to finish, which is why he never seriously considered opting out of Clemson’s Pinstripe Bowl matchup against Penn State.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 24

Where Does Clemson Land In ESPN’s Most Recent Bracket?

Despite three early losses, the Clemson Tigers men’s basketball team has shown it can compete with some of the nation’s top programs. Just over a third of the way through the season, Clemson has already earned some national respect, landing at No.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 24

Former Clemson Star Inks Two-Way Deal with NBA Team

P.J. Hall’s persistence at the professional level has paid off once again. After bouncing between multiple NBA and G-League rosters over the past year, the former Clemson Tigers star has landed another two-way contract, this time with the Charlotte Hornets .

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / December 19

Watch: South Carolina vs. Clemson Full Game Replay | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

Clemson Tigers News / New Baseball Media / December 17

2025 Fall College Baseball Reset: Clemson

The 2025 season was supposed to be different for Clemson. The Tigers rolled through the regular season and were one of 16 schools to host a Regional. But after beating USC-Upstate in their opening contest, losses to West Virginia and Kentucky ended Clemson’s season at home.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / December 17

Watch: Pitt vs. Clemson Full Game Replay | 2025-26 ACC Women's Basketball

Clemson Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

BYU caps historic comeback with epic buzzer-beater over Clemson in Jimmy V Classic

The BYU Cougars scratched and clawed its way to a comeback of epic proportions on Tuesday to beat the Clemson Tigers at the buzzer. No. 10 BYU trailed Clemson by 21 points at halftime of their Jimmy V Classic clash at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y.

Peter Woods News / Yardbarker / December 9