Clemson Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Two Clemson Staffers Depart Program for On-Field Assistant Gigs

As the 2025 college football season winds down, the offseason movement is already starting to take shape. Two former Clemson Tigers staffers are set to join the coaching staff at Samford, each stepping into new roles as position coaches.

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Monday’s Clemson Football News, Coaching Updates

CLEMSON — Bowl season is upon us, and we know where Clemson is going to spend the postseason. The Tigers, of course, will spend the Christmas Holiday in New York, as they take on Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.

ACC Commish Releases Statement in Response to Notre Dame AD

The Atlantic Coast Conference’s commissioner has responded to Notre Dame’s athletic director calling out the conference. On Monday morning, Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua took aim at the ACC and didn’t hold back in his comments while discussing the Fighting Irish being left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff in favor of ACC team Miami.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 8

National Outlets Make Their Picks for Clemson-Penn State

It was announced on Sunday that Clemson and Penn State will square off in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York (noon, ABC).

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 8

2025 Proving Costly for Bowl Games

Bowl games have been associated with college football for about as long as the sport has been around. There was a time, before the BCS and the College Football Playoff, when New Year’s Day bowl games actually decided national championships, but those days are long gone.

Notre Dame AD Says ‘Permanent Damage’ Done to Relationship with ACC

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua took aim at the ACC on Monday morning and didn’t hold back in his comments. Bevacqua joined the Dan Patrick Show to discuss the Fighting Irish being left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff in favor of ACC team Miami.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 8

Clemson DB Makes NFL Decision

One Clemson Tiger has made a decision regarding his future. Cornerback Avieon Terrell announced on Monday that he will forgo his senior season and enter the 2026 NFL Draft.

Tee Higgins News / The Clemson Insider / December 8

Higgins Returns from Concussion with a Bang

Former Clemson star Tee Higgins returned with a bang on Sunday in Week 14 of the NFL season. Higgins was back in action for the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 8

Where the Clemson Tigers Landed in ESPN's New 2026 Recruiting Rankings

With the Early Signing Period officially wrapping up last Friday, and the Clemson Tigers acquiring 20 new players, recruiting classes are now coming into

Jacksonville Jaguars News / The Clemson Insider / December 8

Lawrence, Etienne Shine as Jags Take Control of 1st Place

Former Clemson stars Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne and the Jacksonville Jaguars are now in sole possession of first place in their division. Lawrence

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 8

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.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 8

Former Tiger on Clemson: ‘Significant Changes Have to Be Made’

During ACC Network’s ACC Huddle: CFP & Bowl Selection Special on Sunday, former Clemson standout offensive lineman and current ACC Network analyst Eric Mac Lain weighed in on what’s next for Clemson, which is set to face Penn State in the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Dec.

Eric Mac Lain News / The Clemson Insider / December 8

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