Clemson Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Christian Bentancur is Looking to Follow in The Footsteps of Previous Clemson TE Greats

Clemson football brought back former offensive coordinator Chad Morris to go into his previous role for the 2026 season. One thing is for certain: tight ends will be involved. Third-year player at the position, Christian Bentancur, saw the results for some of those players who previously played tight end in Morris’s offenses.

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How Can Clemson Beat LSU?

CLEMSON — In one week, the wait will finally be over. It will officially be college football season in Clemson or Baton Rouge at least. The Clemson Tigers take on the 11th-ranked Bayou Bengals next Saturday at Tiger Stadium.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 28

Uiagalelei Makes Late Push for NFL Job

Former Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei put together an overall solid performance for the Los Angeles Chargers during the team’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, making a late push in his battle with Trey Lance for the Chargers’ backup QB job behind Justin Herbert.

Nolan Hauser News / The Clemson Insider / August 28

Another Cool Move by Clemson Kicker

Clemson kicker Nolan Hauser continues to give back to the school that helped propel him to where he is today. In another cool move by Hauser, he again gifted brand-new cleats to the senior class of football players at his high school alma mater, William Amos Hough High School, ahead of the 2026 season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 28

Clemson Lands 3 on ESPN’s Top 100 Players List

ESPN released its College Football Player Rank, stacking up the top 100 players ahead of the 2026 season. Clemson landed three players on the list, led by star junior linebacker Sammy Brown at No.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 28

Clemson Tigers Release Non-Conference Men's Basketball Schedule for 2026-27

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University men’s basketball announced its non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season, highlighted by eight home games and two home exhibitions.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 28

New NCAA Proposal Aimed At Changing Football Calendar, Portal Window

The NCAA Division I FBS Oversight Committee has adopted new proposals that will change the FBS college football calendar beginning next year. Changes include a 10-day transfer portal window in January, down from the current 15-day window, as well as moving up the start of the season and changing the offseason practice model.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 28

Clemson Non-Conference Schedule Announced

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University men’s basketball announced its non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season, highlighted by eight home games and two home exhibitions.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 28

Being Great ‘not entitled to’ Brown

CLEMSON – In the spring of 2024, 18-year old Sammy Brown arrived on Clemson’s campus, omitting his final semester of high school to join the Tigers for winter and spring workouts.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 28

Another NFL Player Eyeing Return to LSU

Despite a new SEC rule looking to keep former NFL players out of the conference, Lane Kiffin and LSU are still eyeing adding another one of those players to the roster.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 28

National Outlet Predicts Clemson’s Record, ACC Finish

This national outlet sees a bounce-back year in store for Dabo Swinney’s program after last season’s disappointing 7-6 finish. USA TODAY Sports released its record projections for every FBS team ahead of the 2026 college football season, and the outlet predicts Clemson to finish the regular season with a 9-3 overall record.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 28

Clemson DT Named ‘Sleeper’ Breakout Candidate

ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg compiled a list of 51 “sleeper” breakout candidates for the 2026 college football season. The process involved surveying coaches from every Power 4 conference, and others from the Group of 6, to highlight potential impact players who did not make ESPN’s top 100 players list.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 28

Top-Ranked 2028 Offensive Lineman Sets Clemson Game-Day Visit for Miami Matchup

With Week 0 of College Football beginning tomorrow, an increasing number of high school recruits have been penciling in game-day visits, including a Clemson priority target.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 28

Clemson's Quarterback Battle Leaning Towards Candidates Ahead of LSU

The 2026 offseason has brought plenty of storylines for the Clemson Tigers, but one involves the most important position of them all: quarterback. Now,

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 28

Clemson Creating Some Depth at Linebacker

Linebacker depth has been a main talking point among Clemson fans throughout the offseason. Sammy Brown is the anchor of the room, with the junior collecting numerous preseason honors over the past couple of weeks, while Jeremiah Alexander and Kobe McCloud round out the top three spots.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 27