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Paul Finebaum Rips Clemson HC Dabo Swinney For ACC Kickoff Comments

This past Thursday in Charlotte, Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney spoke about the perspective on looking to 2026. After the Tigers’ 7-6 season last year, Swinney spoke about the national championships and seasons that he’s earned over the course of his career, being doubted often. ESPN’s Paul Finebaum was having none of it.

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4-Star Seth Williams Sets New Commitment Date

Clemson’s lone remaining recruiting target has set a new commitment date. Four-star safety Seth Williams (Lakeside, GA) will announce his college destination on July 31.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 19

Latest On Clemson’s Lone Remaining Recruiting Target

Clemson has had a stellar summer on the recruiting front, picking up 18 commitments since the middle of May. As of now, there is just one more offered target on the board.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 18

Offseason Reset Will Be Put to Test Quickly

CHARLOTTE — After the disaster of a 2025 season, the goal for the offseason at Clemson was a major reset. The Tigers came into last season ranked inside the Top 5 and with College Football Playoff aspirations.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 18

Clemson Has ‘High Expectations’ for First-Year DB

Clemson defensive coordinator Tom Allen and the Tigers have “high expectations” for true freshman defensive back Polo Anderson. During spring practice, Allen named Anderson — a former four-star and top-150 national prospect – as one freshman who stood out in spring ball.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 18

Brown Sees ‘Sense of Urgency’ for Clemson

CHARLOTTE — Tom Allen’s first season as the defensive coordinator at Clemson was a mixed bag. The Tigers showed improvements in some areas, particularly with the run defense, while also taking a step back in others.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / July 18

Swinney Talks QB Battle, More on SportsCenter

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney recently joined SportsCenter to discuss several different topics, including the Tigers’ quarterback battle between redshirt junior Christopher Vizzina and true freshman Tait Reynolds.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 18

Former Clemson Coach Casting Vision, Elevator Door

CHARLOTTE – When Virginia football players walked into the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte last December ahead of their school’s second-ever appearance in an ACC Championship Game, they waited with baited breath.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 18

Swinney Can Still Throw the Heat

CHARLOTTE — There are people out there, fans and media perhaps, that feel Dabo Swinney has lost his ability to coach. It’s a popular perception. Or is it a misperception.

Olsen Patt-Henry News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 18

Clemson TE Olsen Patt-Henry Details Why He Returned For Senior Season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the age of the transfer portal and NFL Draft, it’s difficult to see a player play for the same program with each season. Clemson Tigers tight end Olsen Patt-Henry is a rare case, however.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 18

Davidson Primed for ‘Breakout Season’

CHARLOTTE — Ask several people who at Clemson is on the verge of a potential breakout season, and you might get several different answers. Inside the building, running back Gideon Davidson might be a popular choice.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 18

Three Takeaways From Clemson’s ACC Kickoff Appearance

As the Clemson Tigers depart Charlotte and prepare for the 2026 season, some things have cleared up around the team. Edge rusher Will Heldt, linebacker Sammy Brown, and tight end Olsen Patt-Henry joined head coach Dabo Swinney to inform fans and the media of what 2026 will look like for the Tigers.

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.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / July 18

Johnson Took Challenge from Swinney ‘Head-On’

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has used a little tough love to motivate transfer running back Chris Johnson Jr. ahead of the 2026 season. When Swinney

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 17

Will Clemson Be Better This Season? Dinich Weighs In

With the Clemson football program coming off its worst season in 15 years, is there nowhere to go but up? On ESPN’s Get Up show, ESPN’s Heather Dinich gave her outlook on Dabo Swinney and the Tigers going into the 2026 campaign, after recent years of not fulfilling expectations.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 17

Former Tiger Continuing Career Overseas

A former Clemson standout is continuing his basketball career overseas. After spending four seasons at Clemson and going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, former Clemson guard Dillon Hunter has signed with Eisbären Bremerhaven.

Darian Mensah News / The Clemson Insider / July 17

Mensah Ranks Environment at Death Valley

Darian Mensah’s first time playing in Death Valley was quite the experience. The venue, known for making it so hard on opposing quarterbacks, was anything but on that day, as Mensah came in and lit up the Tigers’ secondary like it was the Fourth of July.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 17

Elliott Happy to See Morris Back in Clemson Orange

CHARLOTTE – The rare January snow storm in Clemson is always memorable. But Upstate South Carolina snow storms are even more unforgettable when they are affiliated with two changes that changed Clemson football forever.

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.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 17

'It's Such a Blessing': Sammy Brown Talks Brother's Commitment to Clemson Tigers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s not often that you see a pair of brothers playing with each other on a football field, let alone at a place like Clemson. However, junior linebacker Sammy Brown has the opportunity to do so when his brother, Max, arrives on campus next season.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / July 16