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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.

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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.

Trevor Lawrence 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 / The Clemson Insider / December 6

Which 2026 Recruits Will Enroll Early?

CLEMSON — Clemson’s 2026 high school recruiting class is now officially in the books, with all 20 players putting pen to paper on Wednesday. The Tigers’ class ranks No.

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.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / December 6

Understanding NCAA Passer Rating: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters

Since there is no Clemson football this weekend, I thought we could take a deeper look at one of the advanced metrics that can be used to analyze quarterback performance.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / December 6

Friday Night Clemson Coaching Update

CLEMSON — It has been a busy week inside the football offices at the Allen Reeves Football Complex in Clemson. Head coach Dabo Swinney has met with his team and coaches this week, as well as had individual meetings with his players.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 6

(WATCH) Balance Restored to Clemson-South Carolina Rivalry

The show where the fans drive the conversation. Each Monday, The Clemson Insider’s Jason Priester goes live at 7 p.m. and fields questions from the audience.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 5

Clemson Makes Top 10 for 4-Star TE Target

One of Clemson’s top tight end targets in the 2027 class has released a top schools list. Four-star Jaxon Dollar (East Lincoln, NC) released his Top 10 on Thursday that included Clemson, Texas, Georgia, LSU< Texas A&M, Miami, Ohio State, Florida, Oregon and Notre Dame.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 5

Clemson Signee Named Gatorade Player of Year

One of Clemson’s new signees is taking home some hardware. Four-star TE Tayveon Wilson has been named the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of West Virginia.

College Football News / The Clemson Insider / December 5

Bad News for Florida State

One of Clemson’s biggest ACC rivals is in the market for a new quarterback. Florida State head coach Mike Norvell revealed on Friday that quarterback Thomas Castellanos has been denied his request for a fifth year of eligibility.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 5

(WATCH) A.J. Terrell Surprised by His Brother with Prestigious Honor

On Thursday, the NFL unveiled all 32 of its club nominees for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award — the league’s most prestigious honor, “recognizing players who excel on the field and demonstrate a commitment to creating a positive impact beyond the game.” The Atlanta Falcons have named former Clemson star cornerback A.J.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / December 5

Swinney Compares Newest Class to One of His Better Ones

CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney is extremely bullish on the class he just signed at Clemson. So bullish in fact, that when the head coach took to the podium on Wednesday to go in-depth on his newest class of signees, he compared to one of the better ones he’s ever signed.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 5

Elite 2027 Prospect Includes Clemson in Top 10

The Clemson Tigers have caught fire on the 2027 recruiting trail after landing a commitment from four-star wideout and local talent Trey Wimbley . Most recently, top-55 prospect Jaxon Dollar placed Clemson in his top-10 finalists, alongside multiple successful programs such as Ohio State , Georgia , and Texas A&M .

RJ Godfrey News / The Clemson Insider / December 5

Godfrey Shines Despite Loss to Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Across three seasons, two schools, and four matchups, R.J. Godfrey has scored 42 points against the Alabama Crimson Tide – 19 of which came in Clemson’s 90-84 loss at Coleman Coliseum on Wednesday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 5

Swinney Raves About New Clemson OL Signee

Among the six offensive linemen signed by Clemson on Wednesday, upon the opening of the NCAA early signing period, is Grant Wise. Wise (6-4, 315) drew plenty of praise from Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney during his signing day press conference.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / December 5

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 5

Wimbley Big Get for Clemson

Clemson added a big piece to its 2027 recruiting class on Thursday. Four-star in-state wideout Trey Wimbley announced a commitment to the Tigers, about a week after picking up an offer, as well as announcing he was reclassifying up from the 2028 class.

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.