Clemson Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Clemson Tigers Selects Kevin Guskiewicz as 16th President of University

After long-time Clemson president Jim Clements retired back in December, the University has found its next president. Michigan State president Kevin Guskiewicz is set to be the next president of the school, being approved by the Clemson Board of Trustees on Wednesday morning.

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Clemson Football History: Replacing Multi-Year Starting QBs-From Homer Jordan to Tajh Boyd

The Dark Territory is upon us and unusually early thanks to Clemson baseball’s failure to even make a regional. Your resident STS historian is back to contemplate the changing of the guard at quarterback that Clemson will have in 2026.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 27

No More ‘Cupcakes’ for South Carolina before Clemson Game

After the 2026 season, there will be no more “cupcake” games for South Carolina or other SEC football teams prior to rivalry weekend. The SEC is ending its late-season “cupcake” weekend.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 26

Swinney, Brown-Shuler Detail His Cancer Diagnosis

As Clemson Football announced on May 19, Clemson redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Hevin Brown-Shuler is undergoing treatment following confirmation of a Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 26

Clemson Recruiting Class Moving Up Rankings

Clemson’s recent momentum on the recruiting trail has vaulted the Tigers up in the national rankings. With the addition of four four-star blue-chip talents over the past week, Clemson has gone from outside of the Top 30 to No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 26

Swinney on the Passing of former Clemson AD Terry Don Phillips

CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney spoke to the media on the passing of former Clemson athletic director Terry Don Phillips. Phillips passed away early Tuesday morning from an extended illness.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 26

Clemson Loses a Legend

CLEMSON – Clemson lost one of its legends. Former Clemson athletic director Terry Don Phillips passed away Tuesday morning after an extended illness. He was 78-years-old.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 26

Clemson Stays Hot, Adds Another Commitment

Clemson has landed another commitment. Three-star TE Carter Blackwell (Lee County, GA) announced a commitment to the Tigers on Tuesday, choosing Clemson over Florida State, Duke and UCF.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 26

Clemson Set to Host Reclassified Four-Star DL for Official Visit

The Clemson Tigers have been hot on the recruiting trail recently, landing four commitments within the past week or so, and with the program’s official visit schedule approaching, they’re showing no signs of slowing down.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 26

Clemson Tigers Look to Capitalize on Hot Recruiting Streak With Pivotal OV Weekend

Over the last eight days, Clemson has brought five four-star recruits for the 2027 class. Now, the Tigers have a chance to match that number in just one weekend. Head coach Dabo Swinney is hosting a massive recruiting weekend that is filled with official visits from the 2027 cycle.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 26

Clemson Looking to Take Two Tight Ends?

Might Clemson take two tight ends in the current recruiting cycle? The Tigers handed out a new offer over the weekend, with Nicholas Pollack (North Oconee, GA) going public with the offer on Saturday, while also announcing plans at the big official visit gathering this weekend.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 26

Clemson Secures First Tight End Commit of 2027 Cycle

After missing on the first three tight end targets of the cycle (five-star Jaxon Dollar, four-star Grant Haviland and three-star Tommy Douglas), the Clemson Tigers have finally locked in a recruit at the position after extending an offer not too long ago.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 26

Will Klubnik Be Jets’ Backup QB?

Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the 110th overall pick, joining a Jets QB room that also includes Geno Smith, Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 26

It’s Great to Beat Gamecocks, Clemson Needs to do More

CLEMSON — The 2025-’26 academic year was a weird one for the men’s athletic programs at Clemson. In one hand, the men’s teams handled their business against the school’s biggest rival.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 25

Clemson Secures Commitment from Top OL Target

Clemson continues to stay hot on the recruiting trail The Tigers have now landed their top offensive line target, with four-star Carter Jones (Poquoson, VA) announcing a commitment to Clemson on Monday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 25

Clemson RB Tabbed among ‘2nd-Year Stars’

CBS Sports highlighted 17 “second-year stars” in college football – “sophomore standouts that will define the 2026 playoff race.” Clemson running back Gideon Davidson made the list, checking in at No.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 25

The 3 Metrics That Chad Morris Must Fix on Clemson's Offense

Clemson’s offense needed a change after 2025, and head coach Dabo Swinney went back to what he knew previously with the hiring of former offensive coordinator

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 25

Clemson Target Comes Off Board

Another Clemson target has come off the board. Less than a week after picking up an offer from the Tigers and locking in plans to be at the big official visit gathering this weekend, four-star Timi Aliu (Locust Grove, GA) announced a commitment to Nebraska on Monday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 25

Former NFL QB Shares Advice for Klubnik

A former NFL quarterback gave some advice to former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik as he gets ready to start his professional career with the New York Jets.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 25

There’s a New No. 8 in Tigertown

CLEMSON – Moments after former Clemson running back Adam Randall was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL Draft, after the inevitable hugs and cheers, he had a realization.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 25

Clemson Flips Prediction for Son of Former All-Pro After Recent Offer

Recruiting season has been in full swing over the past few weeks, and with that comes more and more predictions rolling in by the day — several of which have been pointing in Clemson's direction.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 25

Priority CB Target Includes Clemson in Final 4

Another Clemson recruiting target has trimmed his list. Three-star CB Bryant Robinson (Lone Star, TX) announced his four finalists on Thursday, with Clemson, Texas Tech, Arizona State and Arizona each making the final cut.

Dabo Swinney News / Yardbarker / May 20

Clemson lands four-star WR Jamarin Simmons over Florida, Auburn, Nebraska

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers have picked up a commitment from one of the best 2027 wide receivers in the country.

Tennessee lands Brandon Leavell over Clemson, Florida, others

Anonymous Big 12 coach on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby: 'It's over'

Brendan Sorsby's NCAA lawsuit hits snag following judge's recusal

Three ACC coaches who could find themselves on the hot seat

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Dabo Swinney News / Yardbarker / May 18

Four-star safety Jarrell Chandler chooses Clemson over Tennessee, Miami

The Clemson Tigers have picked up one of the top safety recruits in the 2027 class.

Oregon lands four-star OT Cameron Wagner: 'Coach Lanning is the best coach in college football'

Has ESPN's Paul Finebaum lowered expectations for Arch Manning, Texas in 2026?

Texas football ticket prices are outrageous as Arch Manning, Cam Coleman rake in millions in NIL deals

Miami HC Mario Cristobal is right on the money about NIL chaos in college football

ACC, Big 12 join calls to expand College Football Playoff, but some opposition still exists

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Cade Klubnik News / Yardbarker / May 11

Jets' Klubnik sends defiant message after slide in 2026 draft

Jets rookie Cade Klubnik sends defiant message after slide in 2026 NFL Draft

Klubnik and Clemson endured a rough 2025 season that the program finished with a record of 7-6, and he slid down the draft board until the Jets took a flier on him in the fourth round.

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