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BYU caps historic comeback with epic buzzer-beater over Clemson in Jimmy V Classic

The BYU Cougars scratched and clawed its way to a comeback of epic proportions on Tuesday to beat the Clemson Tigers at the buzzer. No. 10 BYU trailed Clemson by 21 points at halftime of their Jimmy V Classic clash at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y.

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Does Swinney See a Future in TV After Coaching?

This past Saturday in Charlotte was a different experience for Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. Swinney was back at the ACC Championship Game, just not on the sideline as a coach this time around.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 9

Tale of Two Halves: Clemson Collapses Against BYU

After Clemson took more than a 20-point lead into halftime, BYU would storm back as the No. 10 Cougars took down the Tigers 67-64 on a buzzer-beater in the Jimmy V Classic in Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

Stop Whining Notre Dame, No One Feels Sorry for You

CLEMSON — Let me get this straight. Notre Dame is still whining. It has been more than 48 hours since the Fighting Irish were locked out of the College Football Playoff, and they are still whining about how the ACC conspired to keep them out.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 9

Clemson DE Makes NFL Decision

Another Clemson player has made his NFL decision. T.J. Parker made it official on Tuesday night. The star edge rusher has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / December 9

Tigers Let 22-Point Lead Slip in Heartbreaker Against BYU

For 20 minutes, Clemson (7-3) looked every bit the giant slayer. The Tigers bullied No. 10 BYU (8-1) on the boards, locked down defensively, and sprinted to the locker room with the confidence of a team that wanted the game more and was executing at a lethal pace.

College Football News / The Clemson Insider / December 9

Penn State Starter Opts Out of Pinstripe Bowl

Penn State has experienced the first opt-out of its Pinstripe Bowl matchup against Clemson on December 27. Starting DT Zane Durant announced his decision on Monday via a social media post.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / December 9

Watch: Clemson vs. BYU Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

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Robert Wright III's Buzzer Beater Shocks Clemson in Heartbreaking Loss to BYU

NEW YORK CITY— On a cold night at Madison Square Garden, the Clemson Tigers suffered a devastating 67-64 loss to No. 10 BYU, blowing a 22-point lead.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 9

BYU caps historic comeback with buzzer-beater vs. Clemson

No. 10 BYU caps historic comeback with buzzer-beater against Clemson

It did not look good for No. 10 BYU for most of the game, but after a historic second-half rally and an emphatic buzzer-beater, the Cougars prevailed in a 67-64 thriller over Clemson.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 9

Veteran DB Planning to Enter Portal

Clemson is losing a veteran defensive back to the transfer portal. Junior safety Khalil Barnes has announced his intent to enter the portal when it opens on January 2.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 9

Clemson Safety Expected To Transfer, Per Report

A key member of the Clemson Tigers’ defensive backfield is expected to transfer after three seasons with the program as a starter. In a post made to his X page, Tigers safety Khalil Barnes announced that he will be entering the transfer portal.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / December 9

Swinney: ‘Been There, Done That’

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney knows exactly what Terry Smith has endured as the interim head coach at Penn State. The Nittany Lions fired longtime head coach James Franklin back in October after a 3-3 start, with Smith being named the interim coach while a national search was conducted.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 9

Major Announcement from Clemson University

CLEMSON — Big News coming from Clemson University on Tuesday. Clemson University President Jim Clements announced his retirement effective on Dec. 31. In a letter to his Clemson Family, Clements wrote: “Serving Clemson University has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / December 9

How Much Confidence Does Neff Have in Swinney?

Clemson is set to make its 22nd bowl appearance under head coach Dabo Swinney, who is 12-9 in bowl games, including six victories in College Football Playoff play.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / December 9

Clemson's awful 2025 shouldn't sink Peter Woods' NFL Draft stock

Listed at 6-foot-3, 315 pounds, Woods has the size NFL teams covet in DTs.

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Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / December 9

Tigers vs Lions: Clemson Bowl Game Announced

Clemson will face Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl on December 27th. After rallying to close out the season with four straight wins, Clemson will be rewarded with its first appearance in the Pinstripe Bowl, located in New York City’s Yankee Stadium.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 9

Clemson Tigers Transfer Portal Tracker, RB Adds Name Into Portal

The NCAA transfer portal opens for college football on Jan. 2, but players around the country whose seasons have ended have already announced their intentions to enter.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 9

Clemson OC Garrett Riley Being Considered For Head Coaching Role Elsewhere

The Clemson Tigers will see changes in their coaching staff, but one coach could be leaving the program that they, perhaps, did not think would do so. Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley is being heavily considered for the head coaching position at Coastal Carolina, sources tell FootballScoop.