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Clemson Stock Report: Players Rising and Falling After UNC Win

Clemson football saw major improvements on Saturday afternoon, defeating North Carolina 28-20 at home to open ACC play with a win. Head coach Dabo Swinney’s group rallied down two touchdowns at a point in the game to start its conference slate with a satisfying win in front of Clemson’s home crowd.

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Swinney Outcoaches the Master

CLEMSON — Something happened Saturday afternoon in Clemson that a lot of you probably did not think could happen – me included. Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff outcoached a Bill Belichick-coached football team.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 21

Clemson Picks Up Big Commitment

Erik Bakich has secured another big commitment for the Clemson baseball program. 2028 catcher Henry Tutera (Christ School, NC) announced a verbal pledge to the Tigers via a social media post.

Deshaun Watson News / The Clemson Insider / September 20

Watson Delivers Strong Performance in First Win since ‘24

On Sunday, former Clemson star Deshaun Watson played one of his best games in a Cleveland Browns uniform. In Week 2 of the NFL season, Watson led the Browns (1-1) to a 23-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-2) at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / September 20

Swinney Seen Enough at Quarterback

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney stated during his postgame interview on ESPN, after the Tigers’ 28-20 comeback win over North Carolina on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, that true freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds “is going to be a problem for a long time.” “He ain’t going to do nothing but get better,” Swinney told ESPN.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 20

What They’re Saying: Clemson’s Comeback Win over UNC

Following a lightning delay that lasted two and a half hours, Clemson (2-1, 1-0 ACC) stormed from behind in the fourth quarter to beat North Carolina (2-1, 0-1) by a score of 28-20 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Gideon Davidson News / The Clemson Insider / September 20

Clemson RB Cashes in on Promise

Earlier this season, Clemson running back Gideon Davidson announced his “Touchdowns for Hope” pledge, promising to donate $500 to the charity “Love Big Love Well” for every touchdown he scores during the 2026 season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 20

Betting Line for Clemson’s Game at Cal

The betting line for Clemson’s first ACC road game of the 2026 campaign has been released. Clemson is now currently a 1.5-point betting underdog against Cal, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 20

One Day Later: Did Clemson Grow Up Against UNC?

CLEMSON — Clemson’s youth and inexperience on offense have been covered ad nauseam since the start of fall camp. We saw it in the blowout loss to LSU, again in the win over Georgia Southern a week ago and early in the North Carolina game, as the offense managed just 31 yards in the opening quarter.

Elliot Washington News / The Clemson Insider / September 20

Washington’s Heads-Up Play Seals Clemson Victory

CLEMSON – Throughout all of Clemson’s spring, summer and fall practices this year, the coaches persistently pushed one specific message. Collectively, they agreed that Elliot Washington II was going to be a problem.

Dabo Swinney News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Dabo Swinney Takes Surprising Shot at Clemson Fans

Clemson’s comeback against North Carolina was supposed to feel like a night the home crowd would remember. Instead, Dabo Swinney walked out for the third quarter and found a stadium that looked half-abandoned, then said so out loud.

Gideon Davidson News / Clemson Tigers on SI / September 20

Why Clemson RB Gideon Davidson Has More Confidence After First Touchdown

The Clemson Tigers’ ground game was rejuvenated on Saturday afternoon in their win over North Carolina. Sophomore Gideon Davidson was the catalyst for that. Davidson finished with 105 rushing yards on 16 carries, averaging 6.6 yards per carry while adding his first touchdown of his young career in the fourth quarter.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 20

4-Star Announces Offer from Clemson

Clemson extended a new offer on Saturday. Four-star Camden Noe (Portage Central, MI) announced the offer while on an unofficial visit. “All Glory To God!!

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 20

Watch Hasty Handshake Between Swinney, Belichick

Following Clemson’s 28-20 comeback victory over North Carolina on Saturday at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney and Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick shared a very brief postgame handshake at midfield.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / September 20

Swinney Gives Injury Update on Clemson QB

Following Clemson’s 28-20 comeback victory over North Carolina on Saturday at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave an injury update on senior quarterback Christopher Vizzina.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 19

The 411: Clemson Uses Delay to Come Back to Beat Heels

CLEMSON — Clemson picked up its second win of the season in dramatic fashion, coming back to beat North Carolina 28-20 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 19

Once-Lifeless Clemson Offense Comes Alive Late

Clemson went back in time by bringing back Chad Morris as offensive coordinator before the 2026 season, reintroducing the fast-paced scheme roots from his previous tenure with the Tigers that featured plenty of offensive success.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 19

Clemson Dominates Last 8 Minutes to Beat UNC

CLEMSON – Following a two-hour-and-twenty-five-minute lightning delay, the Clemson football team looked like a totally different team. The Tigers dominated North Carolina in the final 8:11 to rally for a 28-20 victory over the Tar Heels at Memorial Stadium.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 19