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What 4-Star QB Trace Hawkins Brings to Clemson

Four-star quarterback Trace Hawkins has committed to the Clemson Tigers, per multiple reports on Thursday evening. The 6-foot, 180-pound signal-caller

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 31

NCAA President Implores College Leaders to Support Bill

CLEMSON — NCAA President Charlie Baker implored college sports leaders and Senators to support the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) following reports on Thursday the bill did not make it to the Senate floor before it adjourned for the week.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 30

4-Star QB Commits to Clemson

Clemson has its quarterback for the next recruiting cycle. Four-star Trace Hawkins (Calhoun, GA) announced a commitment to the Tigers on Thursday, choosing Clemson over other finalists that included LSU, Duke, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / July 30

How Dabo Swinney and Clemson staff won over 4-star 2028 QB Trace Hawkins

The Clemson Tigers are on the board for a 2028 quarterback. On Thursday, Dabo Swinney and his team picked up a commitment from 4-star quarterback Trace Hawkins from Calhoun, Georgia.

Indiana's Curt Cignetti torches the SEC in brutal comments

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham invites Urban Meyer to Ann Arbor with one caveat

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 30

Learning New Offense, Terminology Not Easy

CLEMSON – Sometimes, you just need to simplify things. That could mean excluding a few ingredients from a complicated online recipe or breaking down a workout to some basic steps.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 30

Brown Wins Clemson Award

CLEMSON — Brie Clark, Sammy Brown and Abby Dunning have been named recipients of Clemson athletic department-wide awards for the 2025-26 academic year.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 30

‘Under-Radar’ Former Tigers Who Could Shape NFL Season

Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, CBS Sports spotlighted 50 “under-the-radar players who could shape” the campaign. Several former Clemson Tigers made the list – offensive guard John Simpson of the Baltimore Ravens, defensive tackle D.J.

College Football News / TWSN / July 31

Christopher Vizzina Is the Late-Round College Football Fantasy Quarterback to Target

With the 2026 college football fantasy season on the horizon, many top quarterbacks like Arch Manning, Byrum Brown, John Mateer and Sam Leavitt will be drafted early on.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 30

Clemson Tigers Land First Commitment of 2028 Class

With Clemson Football still awaiting their potential final piece of the 2027 class in Lakeside (Ga.) four-star Seth Williams, the staff has now shifted their attention to the 2028 class, receiving their first commitment today.

Christopher Vizzina News / The Clemson Insider / July 30

Vizzina Cracks Top 50 of SI Preseason QB Rankings

Sports Illustrated ranked all 68 projected Power 4 starting quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season. Fourth-year man Christopher Vizzina is the leader in Clemson’s quarterback battle entering fall camp, remaining in what head coach Dabo Swinney calls the “pole position” when it comes to the Tigers’ quarterback race.

Deshaun Watson News / The Clemson Insider / July 30

Browns Head Coach, ESPN on Watson, QB Battle

Former Clemson star Deshaun Watson is entering the final year of his deal in 2026 and is competing with second-year pro Shedeur Sanders for the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 30

Protect College Sports Act in Big Trouble

It is not looking good for the Protect College Sports Act. Reports surfaced Wednesday night that the SEC and Big Ten had not given congress their position on the bill, which many are hoping will stop the chaos that has become modern collegiate athletics.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 30

Bigger Than Ball: Swinney Still Providing Motivation for Garcia

Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia hasn’t had the easiest of summers. Back in May, Garcia revealed that he’d been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer, and since then he’s been undergoing a grueling treatment plan, including six rounds of aggressive chemo.

Shaq Lawson News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 30

Clemson DE Coach Sees Big Things in 2026 For Edge Rusher Jahiem Lawson

Since Clemson defensive ends coach Chris Rumph returned to the program in December of 2023, he heard what teammates said about Jahiem Lawson. The younger brother to Shaq Lawson, a first-round NFL Draft pick 10 years ago, Jahiem came to the program looking to follow in his brother’s footsteps.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 30

Four Clemson Tigers Fall on 2026 All-ACC Preseason Team

2026 will look to be a season filled with revenge for Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. However, he will enter the year with some of his players being underrated. The Tigers saw the results from the preseason ACC polls, which were conducted during the ACC Kickoff in the middle of the month.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 29

National Recruit Includes Clemson Among Finalists

Clemson is a finalist for one of the top recruits in the country. Four-star combo guard Tre Keith (Tri-Cities, GA) announced his six finalists on Tues, with Clemson, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State, Saint Louis and Virginia Tech each making the list.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 29

4-Star Defender Sets Next Clemson Visit

One of Clemson’s top targets ar cornerback has set his next visit to campus. Four-star Kahmaree Crumity (Tallahassee Lincoln, FL) is set to be back on campus October 3, when the Tigers host Miami at Death Valley.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 29

Clemson Cracks Top Six for Blue-Chip Combo Guard

Multiple Clemson Basketball targets have been trimming their list of options, including four-star shooting guard Justin Wise and four-star combo guard Joshua Tyson.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / July 26

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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.