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On Wednesday, former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia shared the difficult news on social media that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

Pollack Weighs in on Swinney’s Future

During a recent episode of his See Ball Get Ball show, David Pollack had plenty to say about Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and his football program. Pollack, the ex-ESPN analyst and former Georgia/NFL linebacker, weighed in on the future of Swinney and the Tigers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

New OL Target Sets Official Visit, Latest On 4-Star QB

JJ Brown is one of the most recent players in the 2027 class to pick up an offer from Clemson. The four-star offensive lineman (ParkView, GA) picked up his offer late last month after an unofficial visit to campus and Brown has now locked in plans for his next visit.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

Beamer Takes Jab at Swinney

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer says he got a few FaceTime calls Saturday night from Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and a mutual friend from the George Strait concert at Memorial Stadium in Clemson.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

NCAA Officially Expands March Madness

The fields of the Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will increase from 68 teams to 76 starting in 2027, creating additional championship participation opportunities for student-athletes and more exciting matchups for fans.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

Clemson Makes Final 5 for 4-Star LB

Clemson is among the finalists for one of the top linebackers in the 2027 class. Four-star Roman Igwebuike of Mount Carmel High School in Illinois named the Tigers as one of his final five schools on Thursday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

(WATCH) Next Few Weeks Crucial for Clemson Recruiting

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 / May 7

Swinney vs. Venables in Jacksonville?

Could 2026-27 bowl season feature a matchup between Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and one of his former longtime assistant coaches? This national outlet thinks so.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

Merritt Finally Found His Way to Clemson

CLEMSON – It took three years, two other commitments, and three states, but London Merritt found his way to Clemson ahead of the 2026 football season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

UA Next Camp MVP Looking to Add Offer from Clemson

CHARLOTTE — On Sunday, Kaden Craft proved why he is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the 2028 class. The four-star signal caller, out of Lake Norman in North Carolina, was overly impressive at the UA Next camp’s series stop in Charlotte, earning MVP honors over some other very talented quarterbacks.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

Clemson Hands Out New OL Offer

Recently, Elijah Morrison included Clemson in his group of finalists, despite not yet having an offer. Late Wednesday, that changed, as the three-star offensive lineman officially picked up an offer from the Tigers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 6

No ACC Tournament Magic for Clemson This Year

Last year, Clemson had one of its best postseason runs in its short history, and it all began in the ACC Tournament. Using clutch hitting and pitching, the Tigers won their first ACC Tournament Championship.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 6

Dan Patrick Reacts to Swinney’s Notre Dame Comments

During an appearance on Greg McElroy’s Always College Football podcast, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney made some unprompted comments regarding Notre Dame while admitting Clemson has a disadvantage with its NIL budget compared to top programs.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 6

ESPN Ranks Clemson Football’s Offseason

Where does Clemson rank on this list of ACC teams that won the offseason? Not very highly, it turns out. ESPN went conference-by-conference and ranked

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 6

All Eyes Turn Towards Clemson’s Next RB Target

With Andrew Beard very likely heading elsewhere, all eyes turn towards Clemson’s other running back target, Gary Walker. The four-star talent, out of Creekside (GA), made his first visit to campus for the Elite Retreat in early March, picking up an offer in the process.

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

Lions' under-the-radar signing may be their smartest move yet

Lions finally did something fans have wanted for years

Lions get encouraging news about their 2026 season

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 6

Clemson Offers Three-Star Cornerback, Schedules Official Visit

Just one day after offering former Alabama commit and three-star cornerback Nash Johnson III, the Clemson Tigers and defensive backs coach Mike Reed pulled the trigger on another up-and-coming talent.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 6

2 Tigers Listed among Rookie of the Year Candidates

Could multiple members of Clemson’s 2026 NFL Draft class be in the Rookie of the Year conversation this coming season? ESPN’s Ben Solak ranked 2026 NFL Rookie of the Year candidates, and a couple of Tigers appeared in the “way-too-early” rankings – one on offense, and the other on the defensive side of the ball.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 5

Clemson Sets Department APR Record

CLEMSON – Clemson Athletics posted its highest single-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) in school history, a 998 out of 1,000, in the NCAA’s latest data release, which includes the 2021-22 through 2024-25 academic years.

Former Alabama Commit Picks Up Clemson Offer Following Unofficial Visit

After missing out on their top four cornerback targets, the Clemson Tigers have now shifted to new recruits, including a former Alabama Crimson Tide commit.

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

The 'Active NFL QB starts leaders' quiz

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 2

Clemson Hosts Pair of 2027 Recruits, Offers One During Unofficial Visit

After a wave of recruiting misses on the offensive line over the past few months, Clemson Tigers coach Matt Luke has decided to expand his palette, offering another trench player this past weekend following an unofficial visit.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Geno Smith reportedly has strong feelings about Jets possibly signing Russell Wilson

A New York Jets team that brought Geno Smith back to the organization to be its starting quarterback for the 2026 season hosted big-name free-agent Russell Wilson for a visit on Monday evening.

Do Jets view Cade Klubnik as eventual replacement for Geno Smith?

Predicting when top 2026 NFL Draft QBs will receive first start

NFC East predictions after the 2026 NFL Draft: The division finally has a clear leader

The 'Famous NFL nicknames' quiz

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.