Clemson Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

How Dabo Swinney, Clemson Tigers Will React to NCAA's New Five-Year Rule

In a program that’s built on development over talent itself, Clemson football could see a shift in how it runs things with a new ruling. Going into this season, the NCAA will now use a five-year rule, granting all players who are currently playing an extra year of eligibility.

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Clemson Tigers Position Review/2026 Primer: Defensive End

I signed up to write about the defensive ends and defensive tackles because I’m not sure I’ve ever been more ready for a turnover of personnel than I was for Clemson’s 2025 defensive line to no longer be a thing.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 6

Clemson Baseball Assistant Head Coach Departs in Pursuit of Other Interests

On Thursday afternoon, Clemson Baseball announced that assistant head coach Nick Schnabel has stepped down from his position to pursue other interests.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / August 6

Four Major Question Facing Clemson in Fall Camp Prior to LSU

Clemson obviously had a disappointing season last year, but to their credit, they made major adjustments. This included multiple assistant coaching changes, a bevy of major portal acquisitions, and much more successful investment in high school recruiting.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 5

Experience Means Everything on Swinney’s Staff

CLEMSON – In October of 2015, Tom Allen’s South Florida Bulls got the better of Chad Morris’ SMU Mustangs. The Bulls’ defense, under the guidance of Allen

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 5

National Analysts Agree Clemson Is ‘Overrated’

When the USA Today preseason Coaches Poll was released Tuesday, Clemson landed in the Top 25, checking in at No. 23. It’s been more than a decade since the Tigers came into a season ranked that low, dating back to 2011, when Dabo Swinney’s team began unranked.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 5

NFL Execs, Coaches Weigh in on Lawrence, Watson

Former Clemson stars Trevor Lawrence and Deshaun Watson are far apart in this national outlet’s NFL quarterback rankings. In the 2026 NFL Quarterback Tiers compiled by Mike Sando for The Athletic, a panel of 50 NFL coaches and executives (21 execs, 29 coaches) placed 35 quarterbacks into distinct tiers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 5

Clemson Commit Lands Preseason Honor

One of Clemson’s current commits has picked up a pretty big preseason honor in the Peach State. Four-star running back commit Gary Walker (Creekside, GA) was named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Super 11.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 5

National Media Sees Clemson's Coaches' Poll Ranking As Generous. Here's Why

Nearly a year ago to this date, Clemson was the No. 4 team in the AP Top 25 heading into a home matchup with LSU to kick off the 2025 season. In the following year, the Tigers being ranked, period, has people up in arms. Clemson was ranked in the top 25 of the coaches' poll, which saw it fall to No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 5

Latest On 5-Star Recruiting Target

One of Clemson’s top recruiting targets in the 2028 class has already set several game-day visits for the upcoming season, but has yet to get a date ironed out to get back to Death Valley.

Los Angeles Rams News / The Clemson Insider / August 5

NFL Tiger Out for ‘Some Time’ with Injury

A former Clemson standout, now entering his fourth NFL season, is dealing with an injury that his team is trying to be careful with as he recovers. Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen is nursing a quad injury, and because it’s a soft tissue injury, it will be “some time” before he returns to practice, according to Rams head coach Sean McVay.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 5

McAfee Puts Swinney in ‘Same Bucket’ as Lincoln Riley

During The Pat McAfee Show onTuesday, ESPN analyst Pat McAfee coupled Clemson’s Dabo Swinney and Southern Cal’s Lincoln Riley in the “same bucket” as head coaches and where their programs currently stand in the national landscape.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 5

Clemson Fall Camp: 5 Things to Watch For

Football is about to officially get back underway at Clemson. The Tigers will kick off fall camp on Thursday afternoon on the practice fields behind the Allen Reeves Complex, and after the happenings of last season, there are a lot of unknowns surrounding this team about a month out from the season opener at LSU.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 5

Four-Star Guard Tre Keith Discusses Clemson, Official Visit and Commitment Timeline

As basketball season approaches, several top prospects have been trimming their options, including four-star shooting guard Justin Wise and four-star combo guard Joshua Tyson, both of whom recently included Clemson in their respective top-six lists.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 5

Three Standouts From Clemson Basketball's Trip to Italy

It’s not often that college basketball games are being talked about in the summer, but Clemson men’s basketball has the treat of doing so. The Tigers headed to Italy on a 10-day trip to connect as a team, visit landmarks and play three exhibition games against teams from across Europe.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 5

Where Did Clemson Land in the Latest Preseason Coaches Poll?

Clemson Football's fall camp period begins tomorrow, and with the season looming closer, there's been a newly released poll discussing the top teams in the country.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 5

Luke’s Goal for O-Line: Be Tough, Be Physical

CLEMSON — It’s no secret, Clemson was not good on the offensive line in 2025. The Tigers struggled to run the football. They struggled to protect their quarterback, and they struggled to keep defenses out of the backfield.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 5

Washington Looks to Take Himself, Clemson to Another Level

CLEMSON – Throughout post-practice interviews this spring, one player was consistently mentioned by defensive coordinator Tom Allen and head coach Dabo Swinney.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / August 4

Clemson Tigers Position Review/2026 Primer: Wide Receiver + Tight End

We look back at pass catchers from last year and then forward to Fall as we look ahead. At one point Clemson was dubbed “WRU” (Wide Receiver University) after sending Sammy Watkins, Artavis Scott, Nuk Hopkins, Mike Williams, Tee Higgins, and Hunter Renfrow to the league.

Clemson Tigers 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.

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