Clemson Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Does College GameDay, Primetime Slot Add More Pressure to Clemson Football?

It’s only May, but to begin this week, the Clemson Tigers learned a little bit more about how special their position is in terms of where their Week 1

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Clemson Football Adds Late Defensive Piece Through Transfer Portal

Before the Clemson Tigers officially head into the summer, head coach Dabo Swinney added another defensive piece to his 2026 roster through the transfer portal. Texas State defensive lineman Devarrick Woods had committed to the Tigers on Wednesday morning, announcing it on his Instagram.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 13

4-Run Second Pushes Upstate Past Listless Clemson

The struggles for Clemson Baseball continue as USC-Upstate handed the Tigers a 6-3 loss in the final midweek game of the regular season at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg on Tuesday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 13

ACC Supports Major Changes in College Football

CLEMSON — One of the big topics at this week’s ACC Spring Meetings is whether the league is in support of a 24-team College Football Playoff or something else.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 12

Clemson-LSU Kickoff Time Announced

CLEMSON — On Tuesday, ESPN and the Disney family of networks announced kickoff times for a select number of marquee matchups for 2026. Clemson’s season opener at LSU on Saturday, Sept.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 12

Recently Offered DB Sets Commitment Date

A recently offered cornerback has announced his finalists and set a commitment date. Three-star Nash Johnson (McEachern, GA) will announce on July 1. The finalists are Clemson, Auburn, Georgia, Miami, Ole Miss and Tennessee.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / May 12

Which Position Is Swinney Most Excited about?

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is most excited about one position group in particular, coming out of spring ball. That position? It’s clearly the secondary, Swinney told ESPN’s Heather Dinich.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 12

College Gameday Headed to LSU for Clemson Opener

ESPN’s College GameDay is reportedly headed to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for Week 1 of the 2026 college football season. The show will broadcast from Baton Rouge for the season-opening showdown between Clemson and LSU, according to a report from On3’s Pete Nakos.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 12

Clemson Defensive Target Announces Commitment Date

Clemson recruiting has missed out on some key targets as of late, but the Tigers will be looking to change that with a target announcing his commitment date in the upcoming weeks. Three-star cornerback Nash Johnson narrowed his list ahead of his June 24 commitment and has the Tigers on his list, among five others.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 12

Can Morris Turn Clemson’s QB Situation Around, Again?

CLEMSON — When the average Clemson fan thinks about Tajh Boyd, they think about how he led the Tigers to their first ACC Championship in 20 years. They think about his nearly 12,000 passing yards 107 touchdown passes.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 12

Former Clemson Star Turns In Monster UFL Week 7 Performance

The United Football League (UFL) kicked off at the end of March, and multiple Clemson alums have taken the field since. But one performance from a former Tiger last week caught a lot of attention.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 12

Four-Star Safety Includes Clemson in Final Four, Sets Commitment Date

College Football recruiting has started to heat up over the past few weeks, and most recently, a highly sought-after defensive back placed the Clemson Tigers in his final four landing spots while additionally releasing his commitment date.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / May 12

Clemson baseball’s postseason hopes dwindle after series loss to Florida State

The odds were not good, but there was a path. For Clemson baseball, getting an at large bid to the NCAA tournament would involve being near perfect. Most

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 12

How Clemson's Rebuilt Secondary Can Flip the Script in 2026

Clemson’s defense tended to hold strong throughout the 2025 season, but one glaring weakness stood out to everyone, including head coach Dabo Swinney. The secondary had holes.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 11

National Analyst Previews 2026 Clemson-LSU Game

National college football analyst Josh Pate recently joined the Crain & Cone college sports show to break down and preview the Week 1 matchup between Clemson and LSU.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 11

Terrell Pegged as Perfect Team-Fit

NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks highlighted 10 “perfect player-team fits” from the 2026 NFL Draft. Among them is former Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell, who was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round with the No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 11

Latest Intel On Lone Remaining RB Target

And then there was one. Clemson’s pursuit of a running back in the 2027 class is down to one target, four-star Gary Walker (Creekside, GA). In-state talent Tre Segarra (Byrnes) nabbed the first running back offer last summer, and the board did not officially expand until Andrew Beard (Prince Avenue Christian, GA) picked up one in January.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 11

Clemson Among Top Six for Four-Star Offensive Lineman

As the Clemson Tigers look to end their recruiting cold streak in the offensive line department, one of its primary targets has cut his list of top schools to six and has included the program.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 11

Son of Former All-Pro Cornerback Locks In Official Visit with Clemson

Throughout the 2027 cycle, the Clemson Tigers have made it a priority to pursue taller, longer athletes on both sides of the ball, and that philosophy shows no signs of changing anytime soon.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 11

Where Things Stand With Clemson Baseball's NCAA Tournament Hopes

It’s crunch time for Clemson baseball, and the way that things are looking, time could be running out for a postseason run. The Tigers dropped two of three at home to No.

Cade Klubnik News / Yardbarker / May 11

Jets' Klubnik sends defiant message after slide in 2026 draft

Jets rookie Cade Klubnik sends defiant message after slide in 2026 NFL Draft

Klubnik and Clemson endured a rough 2025 season that the program finished with a record of 7-6, and he slid down the draft board until the Jets took a flier on him in the fourth round.

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Blake Miller News / Yardbarker / May 6

Rookie Blake Miller could be a difference-maker for Lions

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and now, it's time to size up this Detroit Lions' rookie class. For the Lions, they needed to pin down a budding tackle early, and they did so with offensive tackle Blake Miller out of Clemson.

Amon-Ra St. Brown gives his real thoughts on Lions' 2026 draft class

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Cade Klubnik News / Yardbarker / May 4

ESPN analyst compares Jets rookie Cade Klubnik to Super Bowl quarterback

The New York Jets took a flier on Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik when they selected him in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Russell Wilson may reject Jets via career-altering decision

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The Maserati Move: Chiefs’ First-Rounder Peter Woods Redefines the Draft Celebration: He Didn’t Pay $200,000 For Maseratis He Gifted His Mom & Sister, They Were Free

ATLANTA — Most NFL draftees celebrate their first-round selection with a jersey and a hat. For Peter Woods, the newly minted defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs, the celebration involved a fleet of Italian luxury SUVs and a historic party in the heart of Atlanta.

Peter Woods News / College Sports Only / April 24

Peter Woods’ Family Goes Viral During NFL Draft

Draft moments go viral each and every year, it’s part of the appeal of watching the three-hour broadcast. At defensive tackle Peter Woods’ draft party, it wasn’t the eventual 29th overall pick who went viral.