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ESPN Analyst Bill Connelly Issues Bold Warning to Clemson

CLEMSON, SC – As college football media days kick off across the nation, one prominent voice is throwing a wet blanket on some of the preseason hype surrounding the Clemson Tigers.

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COLUMN: What it Might Look Like if Clemson Joins Big Ten

CLEMSON — Now that we all know what’s inside Clemson’s settlement with the ACC, the opportunity for the Tigers and other ACC schools to leave the conference is a possibility.

T.J. Parker News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 7

Clemson Tigers Edge Rusher T.J. Parker Already Has NFL's Attention

Heading into his third season for the Clemson Tigers, defensive end T.J. Parker has not just made headlines within the college football world– he is already proving he's “NFL ready.” And his junior season hasn’t even started yet. In his short time at Clemson, Parker has already begun setting Clemson records.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 7

Giant Killer Troy Visits Death Valley in Week 2

Clemson Opponents Preview CLEMSON – After their home-opener against LSU, the Clemson Tigers stick around for another game at Memorial Stadium in Week 2, as Troy visits Death Valley for the first time since 2016.

Dabo Swinney News / TigerNet / July 7

Dabo Swinney named to national award watch list

The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and the Peach Bowl announced today that Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney has been named to the watch list for the Dodd Trophy.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 7

Three Former Clemson Golfers Finish in Top 5 at John Deere Classic

Clemson, SC—Former Clemson golfers Lucas Glover, Carson Young and Jacob Bridgeman all finished in a tie for fifth at the John Deere Classic on the PGA

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 7

4-Star WR Says Clemson One of ‘Best Places’ He’s Visited

Iveon Lewis already has well over two dozen offers, with an overwhelming majority of those coming from Power-4 schools. However, there are two that he doesn’t have yet that he’s always dreamed of earning.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / July 7

ESPN analyst on Clemson: "There's a chance they prove this hater wrong"

ESPN college football analyst Bill Connelly has occasionally drawn the ire of Clemson fans. Depending on your expectations for the Tigers this season -- and there are plenty of them nationally as well -- his somewhat skeptical view of Clemson may irk you.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 7

ESPN Holds High Hopes for Clemson in ACC Title Defense

For the last decade, the Clemson Tigers have been the team to beat in the ACC, and ahead of the 2025 season, they will be the frontrunner again. ESPN writer Bill Connelly broke down the conference with his projections and preview for the upcoming season, and Clemson found itself at the top of many of the presented lists that he provided.

Clemson tied with Notre Dame for win total with Las Vegas oddsmaker

Everywhere you look, expectations are high for Clemson this fall. Circa Sports, a Las Vegas-based sports betting website, released win totals for the ACC and Notre Dame reflecting that.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / July 7

Clemson has five rivalries in national outlet's Top 100 in college football

A part of Clemson football's tradition is the number of hotly-contested battles on the schedule year in and year out. The Athletic's ranking of the Top 100 rivalries in college football has the Tigers in a tie for the fourth-most in that top tier (5).

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 7

LSU Brings Hungry Tigers into Memorial Stadium

Clemson Opponent Previews: CLEMSON – With a season full of expectations ahead for Clemson Football, the Tigers’ offseason of preparation and training comes to a head in the season opener against the LSU Tigers.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / July 7

Three Clemson pros finish in Top 5 at PGA event

Clemson, SC—Former Clemson golfers Lucas Glover, Carson Young and Jacob Bridgeman all finished in a tie for fifth at the John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour on Sunday with scores of 16-under par 268 for the four days.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 7

COLUMN: Realignment in College Football is Alive and Kicking

CLEMSON — When Clemson and Florida State settled their lawsuits with the Atlantic Coast Conference back on March 4, Commissioner Jim Phillips said the settlements allowed the league to focus on its future while being united as an 18-member conference.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 6

Report: Clemson DL Ranked As ACC's Best Player, Third Best in CFB

It’s no secret that the Clemson Tigers have one of the best defensive line units in the country. One standout from that group recently earned national recognition, being ranked as the top defensive lineman in the nation, among other honors.

Viktor Lakhin News / The Clemson Insider / July 6

Former Clemson Standout Headed to NBA Summer League

A former Clemson basketball player will be playing in the NBA summer league. Former Tigers’ big man Viktor Lakhin is on the Oklahoma City summer roster that will compete in the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas summer leagues.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 6

Don’t Sleep On Tyler Brown

It feels like one player in the Clemson wide receiver room is being a little slept on. An ankle injury severely impacted Tyler Brown’s 2024 season, forcing him to take a redshirt.

Antonio Williams News / TigerNet / July 6

Clemson WR Antonio Williams ranked in top underclassmen NFL draft prospects

The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner assessed the top underclassmen NFL prospects on offense, and one is a top target for Cade Klubnik and co. Antonio Williams, a redshirt junior, will be among the draft-eligible Tigers come 2026, and he will likely be highly-valued on draft boards.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 6

Clemson, IPTAY at top of Small Pyramid

CLEMSON — When it comes to the new revenue sharing piece, plus giving more student-athletes fully funded scholarships, Clemson is all-in. Clemson athletic director Graham Neff told Mickey Plyler recently on the Mickey Plyler Show on The Roar 105.5 FM, that Clemson will fund 150 new scholarships for the 2025-’26 academic year.

Larry Fitzgerald News / The Clemson Insider / July 5

Clemson WR Target Headed Elsewhere

Clemson’s final wide receiver target is headed elsewhere. Four-star Devin Fitzgerald (Brophy College Prep, AZ) announced a commitment to Notre Dame on Saturday, choosing the Fighting Irish over Clemson, Stanford and UCLA.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 5

5-Star Priority Target Commits to SEC Program

It’s not very often in today’s world of recruiting that fans have true suspense. However, that is exactly what you got with today’s announcement from Bryce Perry-Wright.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 5

Two Clemson Tigers Land on ESPN’s All‑Time Best Draft Picks

During the most recent NFL season, the Clemson Tigers ranked among the top 20 schools with the most active players in the league. Known for consistently producing talent, the program’s alumni continue to represent the university positively well after their time in a Tigers uniform.

College Football News / College Football News / July 4

Clemson Defense Preview 2025: Can the Tiger Defense Be Championship-Caliber?

The defense has to step it up a bit. Clemson is more than good enough to challenge for and win the ACC title again, but it has to be a bit stronger, especially against the run.

Clemson Tigers News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Former Clemson RB Finds New Home via Transfer Portal

There's a lot of excitement surrounding the Clemson Tigers entering the 2025 season, as ESPN BET gives them the best odds (+110) to win the ACC and tied for the seventh-best (+1300) to win the national championship.

Dabo Swinney News / A to Z Sports / June 19

Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers win peculiar recruiting battle against SEC program they may play against in College Football Playoff

The Clemson Tigers have a new commitment in the boat. Dabo Swinney just won an important recruiting battle against a formidable foe from the SEC. According to Hayes Fawcett, four-star EDGE Dre Quinn has committed to Clemson.