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Dabo Swinney Still Waiting for an 'Alpha' to Emerge at Defensive Tackle

Over the course of Clemson Football's offseason, there have been two key position groups with major questions heading into 2026: linebackers and defensive tackles.

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Clemson Leaves Final Intersquad Scrimmage Disappointed: 'The Worst Day We've Had'

On Thursday afternoon, the Clemson Tigers had their final intersquad scrimmage of the preseason, but head coach Dabo Swinney wasn’t pleased with the outcome. Some of the players, who are expected starters, didn’t see the field as much as the rest of the group.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 21

Clemson Tigers Finalizing Starting Candidates on Offensive Line

Clemson football is nearing the start to the regular season, and head coach Dabo Swinney is coming closer to a decision on his starting offensive line to begin 2026.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 21

Thursday’s Clemson Scrimmage Notes: ‘Worst Practice of Camp’

CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney did not hold back on his thoughts following Thursday’s final scrimmage of camp at Memorial Stadium. The veteran coach, who is now entering his 19th season at Clemson, said the scrimmage was the Tigers’ worst of camp.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / August 21

Swinney Gives More Info on Turner Situation

Following Thursday’s scrimmage at Memorial Stadium, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave more information on the situation of fifth-year senior wide receiver Cole Turner, who is currently away from the program.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 20

Highly-Touted Target Set to Return to Clemson

One of Clemson’s top offensive line targets has set a return date to Clemson. 2028 four-star Sam Walker (Central, GA) tells The Clemson Insider he will be back on campus on October 3 when the Tigers host Miami, a game that could have huge implications on the ACC standings.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 20

Former Tiger Waived by NFL Team

A former Clemson cornerback has been let go by this NFL team. The Cleveland Browns announced this week that they have waived Jeadyn Lukus. Lukus previously signed with the Browns on Aug.

Deshaun Watson News / The Clemson Insider / August 20

Watson Named to NFL ‘All-Overpaid Team’

Former Clemson star Deshaun Watson is competing with second-year pro Shedeur Sanders for the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job, with Browns head coach Todd Monken having yet to name the regular-season Week 1 starter.

Brent Venables News / The Clemson Insider / August 20

Former Clemson Assistant Gets Contract Extension

Former Clemson defensive coordinator and current Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables has agreed to a contract extension with the Sooners. It’s a new six-year deal that, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, will pay Venables an average of $10.5 million annually.

Clemson Tigers News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Clemson Tigers’ Former 5-Star Player Dumped by NFL Team

Former Clemson Tigers cornerback Jeadyn Lukus was waived by the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, closing a short NFL chapter just two weeks after he signed with the team.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 20

More Bad News for South Carolina

More bad news for the South Carolina football team ahead of the 2026 season. Two South Carolina stars – edge rusher Dylan Stewart and offensive tackle Jacarrius Peak –are unlikely to be ready for the start of the season, according to On3’s Chris Low.

Ari Watford News / The Clemson Insider / August 20

Watford Feels He’s Entering ‘First Real’ Season

Due to tearing an ACL during his senior year of high school, Ari Watford was behind most of his freshman campaign at Clemson. Watford missed all of the spring and fall camp before being cleared to practice in September.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 20

Clemson Faces Concerns at Defensive Tackle

With fall camp about to wrap up, Clemson is still facing some unknowns along the interior of its defensive line. Markus Strong, Amare Adams and Andy Burburija are three players you feel confident about being major players during the coming season.

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 20

Why Clemson's Top 25 Ommitance Is Dabo Swinney's Best Possible Situation

The overreaction of the preseason AP Top 25 Poll left the Clemson Tigers out of it for the first time since the 2011 season. But it begs the question: Does that put head coach Dabo Swinney’s group exactly where it needs to be?

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 20

Notebook: Clemson QB Dilemma Close to Resolution

CLEMSON — The Clemson football team took Wednesday off from practice, as it was the first day of classes at Clemson University. Head coach Dabo Swinney has always given his team the first day of classes off.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 19

Does Vizzina Agree with Swinney’s ‘Downplayed’ Assessment?

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is confident in Christopher Vizzina and the other quarterbacks on the Tigers’ roster, and that’s why he chose not to pursue a transfer portal QB this offseason and go get what he has called a “shiny object” at QB out of the portal.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 19

Elite-Level Lineman Sets Next Two Clemson Visits

One of the top high school sophomores will visit Clemson twice during the coming season. 2029 four-star in-state OL Jordan “Tank” Lewis (Dorman) tells The Clemson Insider he will first visit for the Miami game on October 3, before returning for the rivalry matchup against the Gameocks on November 28.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 19

Tigers to Play Coastal in Myrtle Beach Fall Showdown

CLEMSON – The Clemson Tigers will play Coastal Carolina in the Myrtle Beach Fall Showdown at Pelicans Ballpark on Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11, Peak Events announced this week.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 19

Clemson Ranks Near Bottom of ACC In One Category

Indiana proved last season just how much experience can matter, as the Hoosiers’ veteran-laden team captured a national title. At the same time, Clemson returned a bulk of its production from the 2024 team last season, and stumbled to a 7-6 record, so it is far from an exact science.

Christopher Vizzina News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 19