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This Clemson assistant is reportedly headed to another ACC school. Syracuse is hiring John Scott Jr. to be the program’s assistant head coach, defensive run game coordinator and defensive line coach, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 23

Former Clemson Star Reportedly Has New Coaching Job

A former Clemson standout reportedly has a new coaching job. Former Tiger offensive lineman Chris Hairston has been hired as the new offensive line coach for Winston-Salem State University, according to HBCU Gameday.

Tee Higgins News / The Clemson Insider / December 22

Higgins Finds End Zone in Return from Injury

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and former Clemson star Tee Higgins found the end zone again on Sunday in his return from injury. Higgins hauled in an impressive 9-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter to open the scoring in the Bengals’ eventual 45-21 win over the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Trevor Lawrence News / The Clemson Insider / December 22

Lawrence Continues to Stay Hot: ‘This Is Where the Fun Starts’

Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars are rolling. The former Clemson quarterback, and top pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, sliced up the Denver defense in a 34-20 road win on Sunday, continuing what is arguably the best stretch of his career.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 22

3 Former Tigers Listed Among Top Potential Free Agents

A few Clemson pros are among the top players set to hit the free-agent market in 2026, according to this national outlet. Pro Football Focus (PFF) recently ranked the top 70 potential free agents to keep tabs on entering next offseason.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 22

Clemson Signee Makes Big Play In All-Star Win

One Clemson signee showed off his play making ability in the Shrine Bowl over the weekend. Four-star safety Kentavion “Polo” Anderson, who was a finalist for Mr.

Dillon Hunter News / The Clemson Insider / December 22

Hunter ‘Built’ for Those High-Pressure Moments

GREENVILLE, S.C. — When Clemson needed him most, Dillon Hunter was there for the Tigers. Clemson was on the verge of blowing a more than 20-point lead for the second time in two weeks as Cincinnati overcame a 27-point first-half deficit to pull within a point three different times with less than a minute to play.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / December 22

ACC Basketball Power Rankings

ACC teams are putting a wrap on the non-conference portion of their basketball schedules. As such, it is a perfect time to check-in and see how the ACC is looking before conference games begin.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 22

Clemson Makes List of Finalists for Elite-Level Cornerback

One 2027 Clemson target is down to five. Five-star CB Hayden Stepp (Bishop Gorman, NV) released his top five schools late Sunday with Clemson, Oregon, Alabama, Miami and Tennessee each making the cut.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 21

Clemson Defenders Impressed By One Aspect of Penn State Offense

There is one player on the Clemson defense who is familiar with playing against Penn State. Defensive end Will Heldt, who transferred in from Purdue after last season, faced off against the Nittany Lions last season with the Boilermakers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 21

Clemson Defensive End Familiar with Penn State

CLEMSON — Though it has been 38 years since Clemson has played Penn State in football, that is not the case for everyone. There is one Tiger who is very familiar with the Nittany Lions, at least their personnel that is.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 21

Young Defensive Linemen Stepping Up In Bowl Prep

When Clemson takes the field against Penn State next Saturday, the Tigers’ defense is going to look much different. There will be no Peter Woods, DeMonte Capehart, or T.J.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 20

Highly-Touted OL Target Returning to Clemson

A priority offensive line target will be back in Clemson in the near future. Four-star Carter Jones (Poquoson, VA) tells The Clemson Insider he plans to be back on campus for the annual Elite Retreat on March 7.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 20

Allen Talks Facing Penn State & Indiana’s Success

When Clemson takes on Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Dec. 27 (noon, ABC), Tom Allen will be facing his former team.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 20

Clemson Tigers Wrap Up Non-Conference Play with Neutral Site Battle

The Clemson Tigers (9-3, 0-0 ACC) will conclude non-conference play on Sunday afternoon by taking on the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Greenville Winter Invitational at 3 p.m.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 20

National Outlet Grades Clemson’s 2025 Campaign

CBS Sports gave out grades to each team in the ACC for the 2025 college football regular season, and it probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that Clemson (7-5, 4-4 ACC) didn’t grade out particularly well.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 20

Could The Clemson Tigers Make a Move on This Transfer QB?

As Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers prepare for life without quarterback Cade Klubnik, one possible replacement just made himself available. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, TCU starting quarterback Josh Hoover plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 20

Priority Target Set to Return to Clemson

One of Clemson’s top wide receiver targets will be back on campus in the spring. Four-star Jamarin Simmons (Godby, FL) tells The Clemson Insider he plans to be back in Clemson on March 7.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 19

Clemson Defensive Coordinator Excited To Play Former Team in the Pinstripe Bowl

Last season, the defensive coordinator, Tom Allen, helped lead the Penn State Nittany Lions to the National Championship in Atlanta. Now, he will be facing

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / December 19

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Clemson Tigers News / New Baseball Media / December 17

2025 Fall College Baseball Reset: Clemson

The 2025 season was supposed to be different for Clemson. The Tigers rolled through the regular season and were one of 16 schools to host a Regional. But after beating USC-Upstate in their opening contest, losses to West Virginia and Kentucky ended Clemson’s season at home.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / December 16

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Clemson Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

BYU caps historic comeback with epic buzzer-beater over Clemson in Jimmy V Classic

The BYU Cougars scratched and clawed its way to a comeback of epic proportions on Tuesday to beat the Clemson Tigers at the buzzer. No. 10 BYU trailed Clemson by 21 points at halftime of their Jimmy V Classic clash at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 9

BYU caps historic comeback with buzzer-beater vs. Clemson

No. 10 BYU caps historic comeback with buzzer-beater against Clemson

It did not look good for No. 10 BYU for most of the game, but after a historic second-half rally and an emphatic buzzer-beater, the Cougars prevailed in a 67-64 thriller over Clemson.

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Peter Woods News / Yardbarker / December 9