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Clemson Would Love History to Repeat Itself

CLEMSON – The postseason starts now for the Clemson softball team. The Tigers, who finished the regular season last week, learned on Sunday they will be the No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 3

Sunday Update On 4-Star RB Target

Just days ahead of his scheduled commitment on Friday, Clemson running back target Andrew Beard worked out at the Under Armour Next camp in Charlotte on Sunday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 3

In-State Clemson Target Sets Commitment Date

One of Clemson’s top offensive line targets has set a commitment date. Four-star in-state talent Nate Carson (Irmo) announced he will reveal his college decision on July 3.

Clemson Defeats Boston College, Wins Series

CLEMSON – Aidan Knaak struck out eight, bringing his career total to 300, Jarren Purify hit his first home run in two months, and three Clemson players singled in the eighth to spark a comeback and defeat No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 3

Clemson Target Headed to SEC

Another Clemson target has come off the board. Four-star TE Jaxon Dollar (East Lincoln, NC) announced a commitment to Georgia on Thursday, choosing the Bulldogs over Notre Dame and Miami.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 3

4-Star QB Says He Fits ‘Really Well’ In Morris’ Scheme

Trace Hawkins thinks so much of Clemson, he visited twice during the spring. The four-star quarterback (Calhoun, GA) was on hand for the spring game at the end of March, then returned for the Spring Elite Day a couple of weeks later.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 3

National Outlet Names ‘Ideal’ Landing Spot for Reader

This former Clemson standout defensive lineman became a free agent this offseason, and he’s still on the open market. Pro Football Focus (PFF) named the “ideal” landing spots for the top 10 remaining NFL free agents, including former Tiger and 10-year veteran defensive tackle D.J.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 3

Clemson Makes Another Post-Spring Top 25

Clemson landed in another national outlet’s early preseason rankings. CBS Sports released its post-spring top 25, stacking up the top teams in college football coming out of spring practices and heading into the summer.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 3

Savoie Excelling in Leadoff Spot

CLEMSON – Nate Savoie is not the typical leadoff hitter. While Clemson’s catcher and designated hitter may boast a high on-base percentage synonymous with number-one hitters, Savoie leads his team in slugging percentage and runs batted in, much more commonly found with other power hitters in the middle of the order.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 3

Clemson Needed Its 11-Run First Inning

CLEMSON — Erik Bakich was very direct after Clemson used an 11-run first inning to knock off No. 13 Boston College Saturday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. “I do not know if there is a team that needed an inning like that more in the history of baseball than we did today,” Bakich said following the Tigers’ 14-4 victory.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Freshman Wideout Planning to Put On ‘Show’

Clemson has set itself up well for the future when it comes to the wide receiver position. The Tigers signed three blue-chip wideouts back in December, and all three were early enrollees.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

4-Star Clemson Target Gets Second Visit

For the second time since the start of contact period, Tyler Grisham has paid a visit to one of his top recruiting targets. The Clemson wide receiver coach was in to see four-star wideout Lawrence Britt on Thursday.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Swinney Entering Final Year? Analysts Weigh In

Could the 2026 campaign be Dabo Swinney’s final year at Clemson? Swinney’s future with the Tigers appears to be facing increasing scrutiny, and the pressure

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Clemson’s Been Here Before, It Wasn’t Pretty

CLEMSON — I remember January 18, 1990, very well. I was a junior in high school, and I got called down to my vice principal’s office. It was a surprise when the school secretary at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School called my homeroom teacher over the loudspeaker and asked me to come to the office.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Bakich Details Decision to Change Starting Rotation

With their backs firmly against the wall heading into this weekend’s series against Boston College, Clemson head coach Erik Bakich decided now was the time to make a change to his starting rotation.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Tigers Extend Losing Streak, Fall to BC

CLEMSON – Justin Leguernic tied a career-high six strikeouts in relief and catcher Jacob Jarrell launched his 17th home run of the season, but it was not enough to snap Clemson’s four-game losing streak as the Tigers fell 8-4 to No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Jets GM Explains Why They Traded up for Klubnik

Cade Klubnik is headed to the Big Apple to begin his professional career. The former Clemson quarterback was selected on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, who took Klubnik in the fourth round with the 110th overall pick – the 10th pick of Round 4.

Kevin Kelly News / The Clemson Insider / May 1

TCI Recruiting Roundup: Clemson Expands DE Board, Kelly On Road

The Clemson coaching is giving itself some options at defensive end. Four-star edge rusher Chaz Gray (St. Joseph Regional, NJ) announced an offer from the Tigers on Thursday.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 1

Clemson Offensive Line Target Sets Commitment Date

Just a few weeks ahead of his scheduled visit with the Clemson Tigers, a top-tier offensive line prospect has announced his commitment date. Four-star offensive lineman Nate Carson announced on his personal X account that he will choose where to play his college football on July 3rd.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 1

Clemson Predicted to Land Four-Star Running Back

As the offseason deepens, recruiting becomes an increasingly defining stretch, and that's no different when it comes to one of Clemson's priority running back targets.

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.

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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.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 27

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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn addressed the state of his quarterback room after the team added Klubnik.

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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.