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The Tigers won out on yet another highly-sought after 2027 recruit. Jayden Aparicio-Bailey from Prattville, AL about 90 mins from Tuscaloosa and Auburn (but originally from California) narrowed his finalists to Georgia and Clemson before ultimately picking the Tigers.

Cooper Ingle News / The Clemson Insider / June 26

Former Tiger Makes MLB Debut

CLEMSON, S.C. – Former Clemson catcher Cooper Ingle (Asheville, N.C.) made his major league debut with the Cleveland Guardians as the starter at DH against the Seattle Mariners at home on Friday night.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 26

Breaking it Down: Clemson Safeties Room Got Total Revamp

CLEMSON – After Clemson’s worst finish in 15 years, it is an understatement to say a personnel revamp was needed entering the 2026 season. The Tigers finished 11th in the ACC in passing defense, giving up more 50 and 70-yard passing plays than any other conference opponent, they especially needed some help bolstering the secondary.

Cam Cannarella News / The Clemson Insider / June 26

Former Clemson Star Continues to Rake in Minors

A former Clemson star keeps on tearing it up in the minor leagues. Cam Cannarella has continued to rake since earning a promotion to Double-A on June 2.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 26

Former Clemson QB Named ‘Surprise’ Offseason Player

Before NFL training camps get underway in late July, ESPN’s NFL Nation reporters highlighted the biggest surprise players on each team, or “under-the-radar

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 26

Clemson Plans to ‘Stripe The Valley’ for Home Opener

Death Valley will look a little bit different during Clemson’s first home game this fall. Clemson Football plans to “Stripe The Valley” for the Sept. 12 contest vs.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 26

Clemson Commit Named ‘Alpha Dog’ of Day 1 at The Opening

Clemson’s highest-ranked recruit, wideout Jamarin Simmons, is currently at Nike headquarters in Oregon, competing at The Opening Finals. The five-star talent is one of 120 high school prospects competing at the event, and after Day 1 on Thursday, Simmons was tabbed by 247 as the “Alpha Dog’ of Day 1.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 26

4-Star DL Announces Clemson Offer

Clemson extended a new 2028 offer on Thursday. Four-star DL Dawson Jacobs (Blessed Trinity Catholic, GA) announced the offer via a social media post. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound prospect is a teammate of another 2028 target of the Tigers, three-star DE Quinn Jacobs.

Travis Etienne News / The Clemson Insider / June 26

Etienne Honored as Top-100 NFL Player

Each year, the NFL’s ranking of its top 100 players is unveiled – a prestigious honor for the players on it, as it’s voted on by NFL players themselves.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 26

Former FSU Star Not Conflicted About Sending Son to Clemson

The culture at Clemson attracts players of all kinds. From five-star talents to low three-star guys that ultimately outplay their rankings, the Tigers have generally been able to attract talent.

Morgan Wallen News / Clemson Tigers on SI / June 26

Which Clemson Tigers Could Join Morgan Wallen in Concert Walkout?

This weekend, Memorial Stadium isn’t being recognized for its actions on the football field, but rather something else: music. Country music star Morgan

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 26

Former Tiger Gets Call to Big Leagues

CLEMSON — A former Clemson slugger will get a shot to show what he can do in the Major Leagues. Cooper Ingle, who played for the Tigers from 2021-’23, is being called up by the Cleveland Guardians.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 26

Clemson Reports 2026 Football Ticket Sales

CLEMSON — Despite Clemson Football’s slow decline in recent years, as well as last year’s 7-6 campaign, ticket sales for the 2026 football season are right where they need to be.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 25

Former Clemson Target Announces Commitment

A former Clemson target has finally revealed a college decision. Four-star linebacker Sean Fox announced a commitment to Kentucky on Thursday. Fox had emerged as one of the Tigers’ final targets at the position after visiting for the Elite Retreat in March, and at one point, it looked like he might be headed Clemson’s direction.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 25

New Trick for Swinney at ACC Kickoff

CLEMSON – In a few weeks, head coach Dabo Swinney will attend his 18th ACC Kickoff Event, previewing the upcoming football season with 16 other conference leaders in Charlotte, N.C.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 25

Clemson Lands Major Portal Commitment

Erik Bakich and the Clemson baseball program landed a major transfer portal commitment on Thursday. Former Southern Cal catcher Isaac Cadena has announced his commitment to the Tigers.

Brock Purdy News / The Clemson Insider / June 25

Scouts Tab Klubnik as Most Likely to Be Next Brock Purdy

Could former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik be the NFL’s next Brock Purdy? Purdy went from being Mr Irrelevant, the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, to one of the league’s bright, young stars with the 49ers, leading San Francisco to a Super Bowl appearance in 2022.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 25

New Eligibility Rules Could Have Instant Impact On Clemson Roster

With the new age-based eligibility rules the NCAA is implementing that allows all student athletes five years of eligibility, several players at Clemson are going to be impacted.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / June 25

Clemson Baseball Scheduled to Kick Off 2027 Season in Texas

Clemson Baseball's 2026 season was one to forget, to say the least. After hosting their own regional the year prior, the Tigers finished 31-26 on the season, losing to Notre Dame in the first round of the ACC Tournament and consequently missing the NCAA Tournament.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 25

Georgia Legend Says ‘Dabo is not done’

CLEMSON — David Pollack has been around college football since his days of terrorizing the SEC in the early 2000s. After his NFL career was cut short, Pollack joined ESPN where he continued to cover the game as a member of the network’s College GameDay cast from 2011-2023.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 24

Oversight Committee Introduces Proposal to Modify Football Calendar

The Division I Football Championship Subdivision Oversight Committee met this week and introduced a proposal to change the FCS calendar. The proposed changes remain subject to a final oversight committee vote in August.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 24

Clemson Not Taking a QB to ACC Kickoff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With the ACC Football Kickoff less than a month away, it’s now known which players Clemson will send to the event. The ACC announced on Wednesday the three Clemson players who will be attending next month’s ACC Football Kickoff with head coach Dabo Swinney in Charlotte, N.C.