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Does Clemson Already Have Its Week 1 Opponent For 2027?

We all know that the Clemson Tigers will be opening their 2026 season with LSU on Sept. 5. However, the 2027 season might already have an opponent ready, and it’s a rival team.

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Realignment Talks Heat Up Thanks to PCSA

CLEMSON — Just when you thought realignment in college athletics was dormant, something brings it right back to the front of the line. That something is the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), which ironically was created, in part, to not encourage realignment.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

Ex-ND QB Calls Death Valley the Loudest Place He Played

At its best, Clemson’s Memorial Stadium is deafening, and definitely one of college football’s best and most intimidating environments. Former Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer would certainly agree.

Dexter Lawrence News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

Where Lawrence Stands in NFL Rankings

Despite a down 2025 season, by his own lofty standards, former Clemson star and new Cincinnati Bengals acquisition Dexter Lawrence remains one of the NFL’s best players at his position.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

Where Swinney Stands in Hot Seat Rankings

This national outlet says the seat that Dabo Swinney has sat on for so long at Clemson is really warming up, if it isn’t hot already. CBS Sports released its 2026 college football hot seat rankings, with a panel of the outlet’s experts evaluating the job security of all 138 FBS coaches.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

National Analyst Ranks Clemson in Preseason Top 25

One national analyst is slotting Clemson inside his preseason Top 25. Longtime college football guru Phil Steele has released his preseason rankings of the Top 138 teams, and he ranks the Tigers No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

Clemson Prospect Inks MLB Deal

It is official. Blake Bryant will not be coming to Clemson. The right-handed pitcher, out of Citizens Christian (GA), has signed a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks after being selected on Day 1 of the MLB Draft with the 31st pick overall in the Competitive Balance Round A.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

Clemson Coming Into 2026 With ‘Chip On Shoulder’

CHARLOTTE — If Clemson is going to bounce back from the disappointing season it experienced on the field last year, the Tigers are going to have to be better defensively.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

Clemson’s Top Priority is Getting More Takeaways

CLEMSON – In 2025, Clemson’s defense recorded its fewest interceptions since 1998, a season in which the Tigers went 3-8, won only one ACC game and fired its heaf coach.

Ben Boulware News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

Nation’s No. 2 ATH Calls Clemson ‘Dream School’

To this point, Clemson has offered just three linebackers in the 2028 class. While four-star Camden Noe (Portage Central, MI) is not one of those three, he is a prospect that Ben Boulware is keeping close tabs on.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 20

Swinney Believes Last Year’s Failure Can be This Year’s Success

CLEMSON — It has been a long time since Clemson had the kind of season it did in 2025. The Tigers went 7-6 and were embarrassed by Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 19

McElroy Breaks Down Keys to Successful Clemson Season

What will it take for Dabo Swinney’s Clemson team to bounce back from last year’s disappointment and have a successful season in 2026? ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy gave his thoughts on that very topic during an appearance on ESPN’s Get Up show.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 19

Former Tiger Pegged as NFL Breakout Candidate

Now with a different NFL team, could this third-year Clemson pro be in line for a breakout 2026 campaign? ESPN recently circled one breakout candidate for each NFL team ahead of the upcoming season, and former Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro was pegged as the breakout candidate for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 19

Allen, Turner Leading Secondary Resurgence

CLEMSON – Five years ago, Nolan Turner and Thomas Allen were living parallel lives. Turner, then a safety at Clemson, was playing his sixth and final season with the Tigers, capping off a prolific career that included three College Football Playoff appearances, two National Championship wins and an All-American nod.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 19

Clemson Extends Offer to No. 1 Tight End in 2028 Class

Since the beginning of June, the Clemson Tigers have sent out over 20 offers to players in the 2028 class, and the most recent one was extended to one of the best overall prospects in the cycle.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 19

ESPN Tabs Clemson Rookie as X-Factor for NFL Team

Two brothers, both hailing from Clemson, are now in the same secondary in the NFL. That is the scenario that has played out for the Terrell brothers, AJ and Avieon, after Avieon was selected by the Falcons in the second round of April’s NFL Draft.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 19

Heldt, Narduzzi Explain Why ACC Better than Big Ten

CLEMSON — One thing is certain, Clemson’s Will Heldt and Pittsburgh’s Patt Narduzzi like the ACC better than the Big Ten. Heldt, of course, is Clemson’s All-ACC defensive end, who transferred to Clemson from Purdue in 2025.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 19

Paul Finebaum Rips Clemson HC Dabo Swinney For ACC Kickoff Comments

This past Thursday in Charlotte, Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney spoke about the perspective on looking to 2026. After the Tigers’ 7-6 season last year, Swinney spoke about the national championships and seasons that he’s earned over the course of his career, being doubted often. ESPN’s Paul Finebaum was having none of it.

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.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 17

'It's Such a Blessing': Sammy Brown Talks Brother's Commitment to Clemson Tigers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s not often that you see a pair of brothers playing with each other on a football field, let alone at a place like Clemson. However, junior linebacker Sammy Brown has the opportunity to do so when his brother, Max, arrives on campus next season.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / July 16