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Colorado Transfer London Merritt Expects Clemson Defense to 'Surprise' in 2026

Clemson edge rusher London Merritt might have only been on campus for several months, but he sees how good this Tiger defense could be next season. Defensive coordinator Tom Allen’s second season with the system saw the program bring in a double-digit amount of transfers to that side of the ball.

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CLEMSON — Clemson Football has had many greats wear the orange & white over the years. Banks McFadden, Fred Cone, Billy Hair, Harvey White, Buddy Gore,

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 13

Lawson No Longer Allergic to Weight Room, Training

CLEMSON – When Shaq Lawson suited up for his first game with Clemson, he weighed a staggering 270 pounds, at least 10-pounds heavier than any other defensive

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 13

Transfer Back Met Swinney’s Challenge Head-On

When Dabo Swinney saw transfer running back Chris Johnson Jr. for the first time, the longtime Clemson head coach wasn’t overly impressed. Swinney was actually very blunt with his new running back.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 13

Clemson Listed among CFP Dark-Horse Teams

Clemson is certainly no stranger to the College Football Playoff. From 2014-23, the Tigers established themselves as one of the College Football Playoff’s powerhouses of the tournament’s inaugural decade.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 13

Klatt Defines Successful Season for Clemson in 2026

This time a year ago, Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt was one of the national analysts who predicted Clemson to win the national championship. That certainly isn’t the case this year, with Dabo Swinney’s Tigers coming off a highly disappointing 7-6 campaign in 2025.

Deshaun Watson News / The Clemson Insider / August 13

Watson Starting at QB for Browns Preseason Opener

The Cleveland Browns have made a preseason quarterback decision. Browns head coach Todd Monken has named former Clemson star Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback for their preseason opener against the Chicago Bears this Saturday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 13

Brown Added to Another Preseason Watch List

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Nine Atlantic Coast Conference linebackers have been named to the 2026 Butkus Award Collegiate Watch List, announced Thursday by the Butkus Foundation.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 13

Clemson Commits Set to Go Head-to-Head

Two Clemson commits are set to face off next week when their high school seasons kick off. With Calhoun set to host Jefferson next Friday, four-star quarterback commit Trace Hawkins will do battle with three-star linebacker Max Brown.

Watch: Clemson vs. Auburn Match Highlights | 2026 ACC Women's Soccer

Steve Keim News / The Clemson Insider / August 13

Former NFL GM Responds to Hopkins’ Accusation

A former NFL executive is in a brewing legal dispute with former Clemson star DeAndre Hopkins. Former Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim has retained legal counsel to address public allegations made by Hopkins.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 13

Pollack Weighs in on Ceiling, Floor for Clemson in 2026

Clemson was one of the media darlings of the offseason last year, when the Tigers were ranked No. 4 in the preseason AP Poll and were a popular pick among college football pundits to win the national title.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / August 13

2026 Clemson Talent Analysis

Ahead of the 2026 season kickoff, Team Talent Composites are being published, providing a look at the talent and depth across an entire roster. Let’s dive in and see what we can find about Clemson’s roster, how it stacks up nationally, within the ACC, and against the 2026 schedule.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 13

Clemson Still Looking for Best Five

Matt Luke is tasked with replacing a lot of lost experience along the Clemson offensive line. Blake Miller, Tristan Leigh, Walker Parks and Ryan Linthicum are no longer around.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 12

Swinney ‘Gotcha’ if You’re Mad About Closed Practices

CLEMSON — It is football season. Do you want to know how I know? Well, you know it is football season when at least one head coach shuts off access to practice to those who do not wear “media” passes, as well.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 12

Davidson Heads into New Season with ‘Horse Blinders’ on

CLEMSON – Gideon Davidson could have claimed full-time residency in the end zone with the amount of touchdown trips he made at Liberty Christian Academy.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 12

Clemson Freshman WR Draws More Preseason Hype

Naeem Burroughs is getting no shortage of hype heading into his first season at Clemson. The true freshman wide receiver has been generating plenty of buzz, the latest of which came from ESPN.

Jim Thorpe News / The Clemson Insider / August 12

Clemson DB Named to Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Three Atlantic Coast Conference defensive backs have been named to the 2026 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List, announced Wednesday by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / August 12

Where Swinney Landed on Hot Seat List

USA Today released a “college football hot seat list” – with columnist Blake Toppmeyer highlighting different coaches who face varying levels of pressure to improve in 2026.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 12

Former Clemson Star CB Suffers Undisclosed Injury Ahead of 2026 NFL Season

With Clemson Football's fall camp now fully underway, the NFL season is also beginning to ramp up. Unfortunately, injuries are part of that territory, and one former Tiger recently found that out the hard way.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 13

'Bunch of nobodies': Dabo Swinney's blunt message for Clemson ahead of 2026 season

Swinney isn't sugarcoating his message to his team as the 2026 season approaches.

Quarterback competitions to watch in the ACC ahead of 2026 season

Curt Cignetti, Trinidad Chambliss and college football's 'rags to riches' stories in 2026

Five toughest schedules in 2026 college football

How Lane Kiffin, LSU Tigers can get Sam Leavitt going in 2026

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Dabo Swinney News / Viral Sports News / August 8

Clemson HC Dabo Swinney Delivers Bizarre Announcement

As fall camp opened this week behind the Allen Reeves Football Complex, Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney delivered a clear message about the state of his 2026 roster.

Dabo Swinney News / Yardbarker / July 30

How Dabo Swinney and Clemson staff won over 4-star 2028 QB Trace Hawkins

The Clemson Tigers are on the board for a 2028 quarterback. On Thursday, Dabo Swinney and his team picked up a commitment from 4-star quarterback Trace Hawkins from Calhoun, Georgia.

Indiana's Curt Cignetti torches the SEC in brutal comments

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham invites Urban Meyer to Ann Arbor with one caveat

Five most interesting transfers in Big 12 for 2026 season

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / TWSN / July 31

Christopher Vizzina Is the Late-Round College Football Fantasy Quarterback to Target

With the 2026 college football fantasy season on the horizon, many top quarterbacks like Arch Manning, Byrum Brown, John Mateer and Sam Leavitt will be drafted early on.