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Clemson Tigers Speak on Potential Breakout Candidates For 2026

Clemson goes from 2025 to 2026, returning just over 50% of its starting production, which means one thing is bound to happen: breakout candidates. The Tigers had a few last season during last season’s 7-6 campaign, who will roll into 2026 as important pieces to head coach Dabo Swinney’s depth chart.

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Brown Not Listening to NFL Draft Hype

CHARLOTTE — After two seasons at Clemson, Sammy Brown is getting first-round hype for next year’s NFL Draft. Brown was the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year after his debut season in 2024, and coming off that kind of success, one of his biggest objectives was not to experience the dreaded sophomore slump in year number two.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 21

Behind Scenes Look at Clemson’s Recent Recruiting Success

CLEMSON – Currently, Clemson’s 2027 recruiting class ranks 14th nationally, according to ESPN, with at least one more commitment still to be decided. The class boasts one five-star recruit, 10 four-stars and 14 three-stars, giving the Tigers their highest-ranked class since 2022.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 21

Clemson WR Pegged as Freshman to Watch

Look out for this Clemson freshman during the upcoming season. CBS Sports highlighted potential impact first-year players, naming ACC freshmen to watch in 2026.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 21

Highly-Rated DB Includes Clemson Among Top Schools

Clemson has made the top schools list for one of the top defensive backs in the next recruiting class. Four-star safety CJ Craig-James (Parker, AL) released a list of his Top 12 schools on Monday, with Clemson, Auburn, Alabama, Florida, Notre Dame, Cal, Miami, Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, Vanderbilt and LSU all making the initial list.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 21

ESPN Analyst says Clemson in ‘Healthier Spot’

ESPN analyst Tom Luginbill thinks that Clemson is in a rather unfamiliar, but “healthier” spot, heading into the 2026 season. Luginbill recently joined the Mac & Bone Show and was asked for his gut feeling about this year’s Clemson team, coming off a highly disappointing 7-6 campaign in 2025.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 21

Clemson’s Tiger Paw Turns 56-years old

It does not take too long for a visiting team or its fans to know they are in Clemson, South Carolina. Whether you’re coming down Anderson Highway off of Interstate 85 at exit 19B, or you’re coming from Greenville by way of Highway 123, the orange tiger paws on the road lead the way to Clemson.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 21

Clemson QB Target Names Finalists

One of Clemson’s top two quarterback targets has released his top schools list. Four-star Trace Hawkins (Calhoun, GA) told TCI his six finalists on Tuesday, with Clemson, LSU, Virginia Tech, Duke, Vanderbilt and Kentucky all making the cut.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 21

Revision to PCSA Could Be Gamechanger for Clemson

CLEMSON — It is no surprise there is a lot of news coming out this week surrounding the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA). On Monday, The Clemson Insider reported how the bill has opened realignment discussions and what it could mean for the future of the bill and college athletics.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 21

Clemson Zeroes In On Top Two TE Targets

Kyle Richardson has now zeroed in on his top tight end targets for Clemson in the 2028 recruiting cycle. The Tigers extended two offers over the weekend, with three-star Wright Martin (Christ Presbyterian Academy, TN) being the first to go public on Friday.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 21

Top Alabama Defensive Back Places Clemson in Top 12

With only one 2027 prospect remaining on Clemson Football's board, attention has started shifting to the 2028 cycle, and most recently, one of Alabama's top talents released his early list of top schools.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

Realignment Talks Heat Up Thanks to PCSA

CLEMSON — Just when you thought realignment in college athletics was dormant, something brings it right back to the front of the line. That something is the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), which ironically was created, in part, to not encourage realignment.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

Ex-ND QB Calls Death Valley the Loudest Place He Played

At its best, Clemson’s Memorial Stadium is deafening, and definitely one of college football’s best and most intimidating environments. Former Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer would certainly agree.

Dexter Lawrence News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

Where Lawrence Stands in NFL Rankings

Despite a down 2025 season, by his own lofty standards, former Clemson star and new Cincinnati Bengals acquisition Dexter Lawrence remains one of the NFL’s best players at his position.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

Where Swinney Stands in Hot Seat Rankings

This national outlet says the seat that Dabo Swinney has sat on for so long at Clemson is really warming up, if it isn’t hot already. CBS Sports released its 2026 college football hot seat rankings, with a panel of the outlet’s experts evaluating the job security of all 138 FBS coaches.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

National Analyst Ranks Clemson in Preseason Top 25

One national analyst is slotting Clemson inside his preseason Top 25. Longtime college football guru Phil Steele has released his preseason rankings of the Top 138 teams, and he ranks the Tigers No.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 19

Clemson Extends Offer to No. 1 Tight End in 2028 Class

Since the beginning of June, the Clemson Tigers have sent out over 20 offers to players in the 2028 class, and the most recent one was extended to one of the best overall prospects in the cycle.

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.