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Does Clemson Already Have Its Week 1 Opponent For 2027?

We all know that the Clemson Tigers will be opening their 2026 season with LSU on Sept. 5. However, the 2027 season might already have an opponent ready, and it’s a rival team.

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Swinney Believes Last Year’s Failure Can be This Year’s Success

CLEMSON — It has been a long time since Clemson had the kind of season it did in 2025. The Tigers went 7-6 and were embarrassed by Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 19

McElroy Breaks Down Keys to Successful Clemson Season

What will it take for Dabo Swinney’s Clemson team to bounce back from last year’s disappointment and have a successful season in 2026? ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy gave his thoughts on that very topic during an appearance on ESPN’s Get Up show.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 19

Former Tiger Pegged as NFL Breakout Candidate

Now with a different NFL team, could this third-year Clemson pro be in line for a breakout 2026 campaign? ESPN recently circled one breakout candidate for each NFL team ahead of the upcoming season, and former Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro was pegged as the breakout candidate for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 19

Allen, Turner Leading Secondary Resurgence

CLEMSON – Five years ago, Nolan Turner and Thomas Allen were living parallel lives. Turner, then a safety at Clemson, was playing his sixth and final season with the Tigers, capping off a prolific career that included three College Football Playoff appearances, two National Championship wins and an All-American nod.

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.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 19

ESPN Tabs Clemson Rookie as X-Factor for NFL Team

Two brothers, both hailing from Clemson, are now in the same secondary in the NFL. That is the scenario that has played out for the Terrell brothers, AJ and Avieon, after Avieon was selected by the Falcons in the second round of April’s NFL Draft.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 19

Heldt, Narduzzi Explain Why ACC Better than Big Ten

CLEMSON — One thing is certain, Clemson’s Will Heldt and Pittsburgh’s Patt Narduzzi like the ACC better than the Big Ten. Heldt, of course, is Clemson’s All-ACC defensive end, who transferred to Clemson from Purdue in 2025.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 19

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.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 19

Clemson Hands Out First TE Offer

Clemson has extended its first offer to a tight end in the 2028 class, and it is a big one. Four-star Kaleb Ballard (Wetumpka, AL) announced the offer late Saturday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 19

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.

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.

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.