Clemson Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Swinney, Neff Highlight Tigers’ Chance to Finish Strong in NYC

On Sunday, the Clemson Tigers football program announced it will head to New York City to face Penn State in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Dec.

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Former Tiger Weighs in on Win Over South Carolina

On the Gramlich & Mac Lain show with fellow Clemson alum Kelly Gramlich, former Clemson standout and All-ACC offensive lineman Eric Mac Lain weighed in on the Tigers’ 28-14 win over rival South Carolina in Columbia on Nov.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 8

Clemson Familiar with Penn State

CLEMSON — If you remember, or were alive, Clemson played Penn State before in a bowl game. Danny Ford’s Tigers took down Joe Paterno’s Nittany Lions 35-10 in the 1988 Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.

Clemson Opens As Slight Underdog to Penn State

It was announced on Sunday that Clemson and Penn State will face off on December 27 at noon in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Nittany Lions (6-6, 3-6 Big 10) opened as a 3.5-point favorite over the Tigers (7-5, 4-4 ACC) per Action Sports.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 7

Swinney’s Statement on Playing Penn State in Pinstripe Bowl

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson Football and the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl today announced that the Tigers will face Penn State in the 2025 edition of the game at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 7

Clemson’s Bowl Destination in Place

CLEMSON — Clemson is headed to its 21 consecutive bowl game and its 52 bowl appearance overall. The Tigers will be playing in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 7

Clemson Bounces Back to Punish Mountaineers

CLEMSON – The Clemson Tigers were in moral and physical need of a victory after suffering a blowout loss to Alabama last week, and as if on cue, veterans Mia Moore and Taylor Johnson-Matthews both notched season-high scoring afternoons at Littlejohn Coliseum Sunday to secure a 78-59 win over the Appalachian State Mountaineers.

Deshaun Watson News / The Clemson Insider / December 7

Will Watson Be Back on Browns’ Roster Next Season?

The Cleveland Browns announced this past Wednesday they opened the practice window on former Clemson star quarterback Deshaun Watson. It marked Watson’s first time formally being on the field since he suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear during Cleveland’s Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 7

‘Mount Kam’ Key Piece of 2026 Class

CLEMSON — Clemson only signed one defensive tackle last week, and he was a big one. Literally. Three-star Kam Cody was the only player the Tigers signed at the position.

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Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / December 7

Clemson Heads to Bright Lights of New York and the Pinstripe Bowl

In what we’ve decided to call the “Disappointment Bowl,” Clemson is heading north to New York City for the Pinstripe Bowl. Their opponent, the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 7

Where Clemson Sits In Early NET Rankings

With the calendar turning to the month of December, that means the NET Rankings have debuted, and the Clemson basketball team is positioned well early on in the season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 7

Snap Counts, PFF Grades from Rivalry Win

CLEMSON — With the 28-14 win over South Carolina over the weekend, Clemson has now won nine of the past 11 meetings in the rivalry series. The Tigers sacked Gamecocks’ quarterback LaNorris Sellers five times and held him to just two rushing yards, and the defense also forced four turnovers, atoning for its showing in this matchup a season ago.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 7

Where Clemson Tigers Stand Ahead of Sunday's Bowl Game Selection

Conference championship weekend finished up this Saturday, and the Clemson Tigers are several hours away from finding out where their bowl game is going to be. After Duke’s win over Virginia in the ACC Championship, the ACC is up in the air for having a team in the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / December 7

Swinney Feels like Proud Father at ACC Championship

CLEMSON — If you cannot be in the ACC Championship Game, then having someone who means so much to you in the title game is the next best thing. Since 2009, no ACC team has played in or won the ACC Championship Game more than Clemson.

K.J. Henry News / The Clemson Insider / December 6

Browns Elevate Former Clemson Tiger from Practice Squad

A former Clemson Tiger has been elevated from the practice squad. The Cleveland Browns announced on Saturday that K.J. Henry has been elevated from the practice squad.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / The Clemson Insider / December 6

These Analysts Love What They’re Seeing from Lawrence

Former Clemson star quarterback Trevor Lawrence led the Jacksonville Jaguars to their third straight win this past Sunday, a 25-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / December 6

Swinney Believes Tigers Found Hidden Gem

CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney believes Clemson found a diamond in the rough with Michael Foster. The three-star in-state DE, out of Indian Land, was a very late addition to the class, announcing his intent to flip from ECU and signing with the Tigers on Wednesday afternoon, after Swinney had already wrapped up his signing day press conference.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 6

Clemson Tigers Signee Awarded West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year

This past week marked the Early National Signing Period, during which the Clemson Tigers welcomed 20 new prospects to the program, with the majority being mid-year enrollees. One of the recruits who signed and has been a longtime commit of the Tigers is three-star wide receiver Tayveon Wilson .

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 6

Clemson Signee Named Instant Impact Recruit

In three of the past four seasons, a true freshman has made an immediate impact at Clemson. This current season has been the lone exception, with the Tigers signing just one wideout in the last recruiting class in Ju Ju Preston.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / December 6

Swinney Credits Luke, Branding for Uptick In OL Recruiting

CLEMSON — Matt Luke absolutely crushed in his first full recruiting cycle at Clemson. The Tigers signed a total of six offensive linemen on Wednesday, all being major college prospects.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / December 5

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Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 4

Clemson Mourns Unexpected Loss of All-Time Leading Scorer Elden Campbell

A Clemson Tigers legend, and one of the top basketball players in school history, has died. According to a post from Clemson basketball’s official X account, Elden Campbell died at the age of 57. The Los Angeles native played for the Tigers from 1986 to 1990 and is still the program’s all-time leading scorer with 1,880 career points.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 3

Clemson Locks Down Another Top Blue-Chip Recruit

As National Signing Day is in full swing, the Clemson Tigers have inked an official commitment from their highest-rated defensive pledge. During a ceremony held at Dorman High School in Spartanburg, South Carolina, four-star safety Kentavion Anderson signed his letter of intent to Clemson.

Dabo Swinney News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3

Dabo Swinney makes a change Clemson fans have begged for

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is finally making a decision that many fans have begged him to make. Swinney admitted on Wednesday that the Tigers intend to make greater use of the transfer portal this offseason than they have in years past.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / December 2