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Four-Star Linebacker, Clemson Target Commits Elsewhere

Clemson’s 2027 class has had a stellar stretch of commitments as of late, but one of its coveted targets decided to head elsewhere for his future school. Four-star linebacker from the cycle, Sean Fox, announced his commitment to Kentucky on Thursday evening.

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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

Commitment Watch: Decision Day Looms for Blue-Chip Target

This weekend, Clemson has a chance at adding another crucial piece to what is already a solid 2027 recruiting class. Four-star corner target Jayden Aparicio-Bailey is set to announce a decision on Saturday, with Clemson and Georgia being the two finalists.

Sammy Watkins News / The Clemson Insider / June 25

Former Clemson Great Set to Begin Coaching Career

A former Clemson great is beginning a new chapter in his football career. Former Tiger standout Sammy Watkins is getting into coaching and will serve as the wide receivers coach at Ocoee High School in his home state of Florida, just outside of Orlando.

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.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 24

National Outlet Ranks Clemson, Foes

Athlon Sports ranked each of the 138 FBS teams ahead of the 2026 college football season, and despite a very underwhelming 2025 season for Clemson, Athlon appears to be somewhat optimistic about the Tigers entering the upcoming campaign, based on their ranking.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 24

After Being in Slow Cooker, Clemson’s Lawson is Ready

CLEMSON – After years of extra workouts, staying loyal, and improving behind the scenes, Jahiem Lawson finally got to reap the benefits of some of his patience last season.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / June 24

2026 ACC Kickoff Attendees Revealed For Clemson Football

Clemson football inches closer to a 2026 season with something to prove, and a trio of experienced Tigers will represent the program at the ACC Kickoff next month. Seniors Will Heldt, Olsen Patt-Henry and junior Sammy Brown will head to Charlotte, North Carolina, in July to speak to the media on behalf of the Tigers heading into next season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 24

Hackmann Makes It Official

Kailen Hackmann’s commitment to Clemson is official. Late last week, D1 Baseball reported the UMBC transfer pitcher had committed to the Tigers, and now the hard-throwing right-hander has made it official with a social media post.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 23

Clemson Already Done at Linebacker?

RJ Hudson announcing a commitment to Clemson last Friday likely means the Tigers are done at linebacker in the 2027 class. The three-star talent, out of Varina High School (VA), was a late addition to the board, picking up an offer just days after working out at camp the first week of June.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 23