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Clemson Offers Four-Star 2027 Forward Following Breakout Peach Jam Performance

Clemson and head coach Brad Brownell have already sent out nine offers to the 2027 class, and now another has been added to that list after a recent breakout performance on the AAU circuit.

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Golding Shows Ignorance, Lack of Class

What is that old Southern phrase? What is it? It is right at the tip of my brain. Oh yeah! “Well, shut me up and call me stupid!” You would think Pete Golding would know that phrase considering he is the head coach at Ole Miss.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 22

Golding Goes on Tampering Rant

Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding had plenty to say at SEC Media Days on Wednesday while going on a two-minute rant regarding tampering. As you know, on Jan.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 22

Allen Expects Big Things from Clemson Edge Rusher

When he came to Clemson four years ago, defensive end Jahiem Lawson had to spend some time in what Dabo Swinney calls the “crockpot,” as part of the long-term player development process for young players with extra weight room work, physical maturation and learning, before he was ready to contribute to the Tigers’ defensive line.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 22

Sankey Reacts to Swinney Calling Out Golding, Ole Miss

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney made headlines earlier this year when he called out Ole Miss for what Swinney called “blatant” tampering with Cal transfer linebacker Luke Ferrelli.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 22

Where Clemson Landed in ACC, National Program Rankings

Ahead of the 2026 season, USA Today ranked the top college football programs, both in the ACC and in the country. Though Clemson is coming off a highly

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 22

Clemson Hurler Signs MLB Deal

Clemson has officially lost one of its best pitchers from last year’s team. Reliever Ariston Veasey has signed with the Cubs after being taken No. 337 overall in the 11th round of the MLB Draft.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 22

Former Tiger Lands at New School

A former Clemson Tiger has landed at a new school. Catcher Steele Burd has announced a commitment to Charleston Southern. Burd redshirted in 2024, his only season at Clemson, then entered the transfer portal at the conclusion of fall ball late last year.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 22

Finebaum Credits Beamer, Hammers Swinney

Shane Beamer’s South Carolina Gamecocks almost made the College Football Playoff after a second-half surge in 2024, when they won their final six regular season games and ultimately finished 9-4.

Eric Mac Lain News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 22

ACC Network's Eric Mac Lain Optimistic in Clemson Tigers Bouncing Back in 2026

Plenty of analysts can speculate about the Clemson Tigers, but one has a unique lens due to playing under head coach Dabo Swinney a decade ago: ACC Network’s Eric Mac Lain. The former Clemson offensive lineman ended his career as the winningest player in the program’s history, and he understands what it takes to win in a Swinney-led team.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 22

ACC Staffer Calls Vizzina ‘Just OK’

Clemson’s projected starting quarterback didn’t exactly receive rave reviews from one anonymous ACC staffer. Christopher Vizzina is the current leader

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 22

Four-Star 2028 QB Includes Clemson in Top Six Schools

With over 20+ offers sent out to the 2028 class, multiple Clemson targets have already started trimming their lists of schools, including one of the program’s priority quarterback recruits.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 22

Burburija Already Making Presence Felt

CHARLOTTE — Andy Burburija has only been on campus for a few weeks, but that is all he’s needed to make an impression. The 6-foot-2, 305-pounder arrived at Clemson last month, and while he hasn’t yet attended an official practice, he did take part in some summer workouts, and defensive tackles coach Nick Eason has quickly become a big fan.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 22

Brown Not Listening to NFL Draft Hype

CHARLOTTE — After two seasons at Clemson, Sammy Brown is getting first-round hype for next year’s NFL Draft. Brown was the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year after his debut season in 2024, and coming off that kind of success, one of his biggest objectives was not to experience the dreaded sophomore slump in year number two.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 21

Behind Scenes Look at Clemson’s Recent Recruiting Success

CLEMSON – Currently, Clemson’s 2027 recruiting class ranks 14th nationally, according to ESPN, with at least one more commitment still to be decided. The class boasts one five-star recruit, 10 four-stars and 14 three-stars, giving the Tigers their highest-ranked class since 2022.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 21

Clemson WR Pegged as Freshman to Watch

Look out for this Clemson freshman during the upcoming season. CBS Sports highlighted potential impact first-year players, naming ACC freshmen to watch in 2026.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 21

Highly-Rated DB Includes Clemson Among Top Schools

Clemson has made the top schools list for one of the top defensive backs in the next recruiting class. Four-star safety CJ Craig-James (Parker, AL) released a list of his Top 12 schools on Monday, with Clemson, Auburn, Alabama, Florida, Notre Dame, Cal, Miami, Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, Vanderbilt and LSU all making the initial list.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 21

ESPN Analyst says Clemson in ‘Healthier Spot’

ESPN analyst Tom Luginbill thinks that Clemson is in a rather unfamiliar, but “healthier” spot, heading into the 2026 season. Luginbill recently joined the Mac & Bone Show and was asked for his gut feeling about this year’s Clemson team, coming off a highly disappointing 7-6 campaign in 2025.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 21

Top Alabama Defensive Back Places Clemson in Top 12

With only one 2027 prospect remaining on Clemson Football's board, attention has started shifting to the 2028 cycle, and most recently, one of Alabama's top talents released his early list of top schools.

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.