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Four-Star 2028 Interior Offensive Lineman Places Clemson in Top Three

Just days after landing its first commitment of the 2028 class in four-star quarterback Trace Hawkins, another priority target for Clemson is drawing closer to his college decision.

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3 Basketballers Could Return to Clemson

CLEMSON — There have been a lot of moving parts in Clemson since news broke about this time on Friday night when Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado granted a class-wide preliminary injunction to athletes in the high school class of 2022, thus giving them an extra year of eligibility.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 1

Clemson Basketball Wins Again in Italy

CLEMSON — Led by Liutauras Lelevicius 16 points and five rebounds, Clemson defeated Pro Camp of Italy 69-58 Saturday at PalaTerme Sport Complex in Florence, Italy.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 1

NCAA Appeals Colorado Judge’s Ruling

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear the NCAA’s appeal, which could help the NCAA get the district court’s class-wide injunction overturned. The NCAA filed the appeal on Saturday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 1

What Landmark Ruling Could Mean for Clemson Basketball?

CLEMSON – On Friday, Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado granted a class-wide preliminary injunction to athletes in the high school class of 2022, thus giving them an extra year of eligibility.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 1

Clemson Offense Now ‘Tight End Friendly’

When Chad Morris was roaming the sidelines at Death Valley during his first stint as Clemson’s offensive coordinator, the tight ends tended to be a focal point of the scheme.

Dillon Hunter News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 1

Former Clemson Guard Dillon Hunter to Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

As we reported earlier on Clemson Tigers on SI, there has recently been a jaw-dropping court ruling that has left some programs optimistic and others with disparity.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 1

ESPN Ranks 3 Tigers among Top NFL Offseason Moves

ESPN’s Matt Bowen released his annual list of first-year impact for players joining new NFL teams, ranking the top impact signings, trades and draft picks of the 2026 offseason.

Paul Finebaum News / The Clemson Insider / August 1

Finebaum Takes More Shots at Clemson Fans, Program

ESPN personality and vocal Clemson critic Paul Finebaum stirred up some Clemson fans once again last week when he was asked to name the most annoying fan base he deals with on a regular basis, and he singled out Tiger fans first and foremost.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 1

More On Seth Williams Spurning Clemson for Georgia

Seth Williams’ recruitment has been one of the more compelling battles of the summer. After one decommitment back in March and a postponement of his next commitment date in early July, the four-star safety finally revealed his college destination on Friday, choosing Georgia over Clemson.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 1

SEC, Big Ten Come Through with Support of PCSA

CLEMSON — With President Donald Trump pressing the issue, the SEC and Big Ten have reached a deal with federal lawmakers to get the Protect College Sports Act in position for a vote by the Senate next week.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 1

Denson Following in Stuckey’s Footsteps? Maybe

CLEMSON – Former Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden’s recruiting pitch to Chansi Stuckey, a 5-foot-11 quarterback from Warner Robins, Ga., was simple. “You can be the next Woody Dantzler,” Bowden told the quick-footed signal-caller in the late months of 2001.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 31

4-Star Seth Williams’ Recruitment Reaches Conclusion

There’s an old saying that goes, you can’t win them all, and that certainly applied to Clemson on Friday. With the Tigers having beaten out Georgia for multiple recruiting targets in the 2027 class, Kirby Smart now gets a win over Dabo Swinney, with four-star safety Seth Williams announcing a commitment to the Bulldogs.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 31

Language Changes to PCSA Could Pave Way for Approval

CLEMSON — Though the Senate was off on Friday, those trying to get the Protect College Sports Act passed were not. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger, who has been out in front of the bill since it was passed by the U.S.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 31

Nike Announces Clemson Blue Ribbon Elite NIL Athletes

Nike and Clemson University are beginning a new chapter in their 25-year partnership, announcing the addition of 11 top Tigers athletes to Nike’s renowned Blue Ribbon Elite NIL roster.

DeAndre Hopkins News / The Clemson Insider / July 31

ACC Program Expected to Hire Hopkins

Former Clemson star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins appears headed for a coaching role with this ACC team. Hopkins is “currently expected” to join the Georgia Tech coaching staff as an offensive assistant, according to a report from CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer.

Clemson Falls Short on Final 2027 Target, Loses Out to Georgia

The Clemson Tigers' 2027 class is now officially all but said and done, as the final target remaining on their board has decided to take his talents elsewhere.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 31

ESPN Analyst Predicts End of Long Clemson Streak

Clemson has gone 15 years with at least one 10-plus win season in consecutive years, as the Tigers have not had back-to-back seasons under 10 wins since 2009-10.

Clemson Tigers 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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College Football News / TWSN / July 31

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.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / July 30

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Dabo Swinney News / Mike Farrell Sports / July 18

Dabo Swinney Still Doesn’t Get It

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney delivered several viral remarks during his appearance at the Thursday’s ACC Media Day in Charlotte, North Carolina. Following a disappointing 7-6 season last season, Swinney had an opportunity to begin to right the ship but instead decided to put a larger target on his back.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / July 17

Paul Finebaum goes off on ‘stupid’ Dabo Swinney

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney’s latest defense of his program has sent Paul Finebaum off the deep end. Swinney defiantly said at ACC Media Days on Thursday that he had nothing to prove to anyone having already won a national title, and pointed to the success Clemson has had over the last 15 years.