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CLEMSON — The 2025-’26 athletic year was not the kind of year the Clemson Athletic Department envisioned at this time last year. The football team was coming off an ACC Championship and another College Football Playoff appearance from 2024, and expectations were high in ’25.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 30

13 Tigers Named to All-ACC Academic Team

CLEMSON – Thirteen Clemson softball players were named to the All-ACC Academic Team, the conference office announced on Thursday. This tied the second-most softball players in Clemson’s seven-year history to earn All-ACC Academic honors in a single season with the 2024 year and trails only the 2023 squad (15).

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 30

Brown named Preseason All-American

CLEMSON — Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown received a big honor on Tuesday. The junior linebacker was named to the Preseason All-American Team by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 30

Former Clemson Standout Back in NBA Summer League

A former Clemson star is back in the NBA Summer League, but with a different squad. Chase Hunter will join the Golden State Warriors for 2026 NBA Summer League, the Clemson men’s basketball program announced via social media.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 30

Watch: Former Tiger’s First MLB Hit

On Friday, June 26, former Clemson catcher Cooper Ingle made what he called a “surreal” MLB debut as the starting designated hitter for the Cleveland Guardians in their game against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 30

Seth Williams Details New Commitment Timeline

The last few months for Clemson target Seth Williams have been like an emotional roller coaster ride. Up until March, the four-star safety, out of Lakeside High School in Atlanta, had been mostly flying under the radar.

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / June 30

Why Josh Pate Says Dabo Swinney Is In His 'Sweet Spot' Ahead of Clemson's 2026 Season

The Clemson Tigers are coming off one of their worst seasons under head coach Dabo Swinney in 2025. However, there could be some optimism with the position they are in. That’s what college football analyst Josh Pate believes, speaking about it during his podcast “Josh Pate’s College Football Show” last week.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 30

Breaking It Down: Go Time for Clemson’s Wideouts

CLEMSON – Before every home football game at Memorial Stadium, Clemson’s starting lineup is announced, player by player, on the video board around an hour before kickoff.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 30

My Opinion: Best Stadium Entrances

CLEMSON — During my 22 years of covering Clemson football I have been to 21 ACC and SEC stadiums, and I am not counting bowl games. I always get asked which stadium is the best?

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 30

Clemson Makes Early Impression On 4-Star OL Target

The first week of June, Sam Walker was back in Clemson to work out at Dabo Swinney’s high school camp. While it was the third time the four-star offensive lineman, out of Central High School (GA), had been on campus, it was his first time working out at camp.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / June 30

Clemson Tigers Predicted to Receive Commitment From 2028 Standout

It’s never too early to get on the recruiting trail. Just ask Clemson Tigers position coach Matt Luke, who has sent out offers to his offensive line targets

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 30

Finebaum Throws More Shade at Swinney

ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum recently threw more shade at Clemson’s longtime head coach. On The Paul Finebaum Show, a caller asked Finebaum for his thoughts on Dabo Swinney, with the caller saying she thinks Clemson will never let Swinney go because of his $57 million buyout.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 29

Breaking It Down: Special Teams Changes Were Needed

CLEMSON – Neglecting the little details may have been one of Clemson’s main killers last season, and in years past to be honest. The Tigers, finishing 7-6 in 2025, lost three one-possession games in their worst season since 2010.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 29

Former Clemson Star to Suit up in NBA Summer League

A former Clemson basketball star – and one-year Tiger football player — is headed to play in the NBA Summer League for this team. Ian Schieffelin will

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 29

Former Tiger Joins NBA Team for Summer League

This former Clemson guard will get the chance to showcase his skills in NBA Summer League play. Clemson’s Jestin Porter has inked a deal to join the Memphis Grizzlies for NBA Summer League, per DraftExpress.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 29

4-Star QB Target Back In Clemson

One of Clemson’s top quarterback targets took a different kind of visit to campus over the weekend. Four-star signal caller Trace Hawkins (Calhoun, GA) returned to Clemson on Friday, but it wasn’t your typical recruiting visit.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 29

My Opinion: Ranking ACC Football Stadiums

CLEMSON — College Football is made up of several seasons. There is recruiting season, the transfer portal season, spring practice, summer workouts, magazine season, list season, talking season and then the actual season itself.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / June 29

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Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / June 27

Four-Star Clemson Target Pushes Commitment Date Back; New Date TBD

After setting a commitment date just over two weeks ago, a former Clemson commit has pulled the plug on his original decision date of July 3, 2026. On Saturday morning, Lakeside (Ga.) defensive back Seth Williams announced via social media that he would be pushing back his commitment date, which will be between the Tigers and Georgia.