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Clemson Lands in Top-Four For Five-Star Safety

As Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers’ coaching staff shift their focus to the 2027 recruiting class, it appears they have a legitimate chance to land their biggest fish yet.

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Parker Dominates on Day 1 at Senior Bowl

On Tuesday, practices for the 2026 Senior Bowl kicked off in Mobile, Alabama ahead of the prestigious college football all-star game this Saturday. Among the draft prospects at the Senior Bowl looking to boost their stock in front of NFL teams and scouts is Clemson edge rusher T.J.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / January 28

Swinney Should be College Football’s First Commissioner

CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney had the guts to do something no one else in college football will do – he turned in a cheater. Clemson’s head football coach, who prides his program for doing things the right way, called out and turned in Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding to the NCAA for tampering with former Clemson linebacker Luke Ferrelli.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 27

Miller Tabbed as First-Round Prospect ‘You’ll Hear a Lot More About’

Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell and defensive tackle Peter Woods are high-profile 2026 NFL Draft prospects often featured in first-round mock drafts.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 27

Clemson Ranked Top 15 in All Major Polls

CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson softball team is ranked in the Top 15 of all four of the major rankings for the preseason: No. 13 by the NFCA/GoRout No. 12 by ESPN.com/USA Softball No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 27

4-Star Athlete Announces Clemson Offer

Clemson has dispensed a new 2027 offer. The Montgomery Academy (Ala.) four-star athlete Braden Gordon announced an offer from the Tigers via social media Tuesday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 27

5-Star Prospect Has Clemson in Final 4

A five-star prospect in the 2027 class has Clemson on his short list of top schools. On Tuesday, East Coweta (Sharpsburg, Ga.) safety Chance Gilbert announced his final four schools, with Clemson, Alabama, Georgia and Georgia Tech making the cut.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 27

Clemson Linebacker Named to Academic All-America Team

Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown was named Tuesday as part of the 2025 Academic All-America football teams selected by the College Sports Communicators.

Cade Klubnik News / The Clemson Insider / January 27

Nice Honor for Klubnik Entering East-West Shrine Bowl

Clemson’s Cade Klubnik received a nice honor ahead of the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl. Klubnik was named to the East-West Shrine Bowl’s “All-Practice Team” at the quarterback position, meaning he was a top performer in practice leading up to tonight’s East-West Shrine Bowl.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 27

NCAA Confirms Involvement in Former Clemson Transfer Luke Ferrelli's Tampering Case

Publicly calling out the NCAA is no joking matter, but when times are desperate, it just may be necessary — and effective. After Luke Ferrelli turned

Eric Mac Lain News / The Clemson Insider / January 27

Mac Lain Gives Thoughts on Clemson’s 2026 Schedule

Clemson’s full 2026 football schedule was announced by the ACC on Monday. During ACC Network’s ACC Huddle: Football Schedule Release special on Monday, ACCN analyst and former Clemson/All-ACC offensive lineman Eric Mac Lain gave some thoughts on the Tigers’ schedule and how he thinks it sets up for 2026.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 27

Georgia Lineman Set to Visit Clemson

There is a new name for Clemson fans to know in the 2027 recruiting class. Three-star OL Shavezz Dixon (Leesburg, GA) got a visit from assistant Matt Luke last week, and he tells The Clemson Insider that he is now locked in to visit the Elite Retreat on March 7.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 27

Paul Finebaum Blasts Dabo Swinney’s Handling of Ole Miss Tampering Allegations

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney drew national attention on Friday, hurling public accusations of tampering at Ole Miss and new head coach Pete Golding, both of whom were involved in poaching Clemson transfer Luke Ferrelli.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 27

Predicting Clemson's Primetime ACC Possibilities Following Schedule Release

All eyes on 2026, when the Clemson Tigers will look to build on an underwhelming 7-6 record to get back to the College Football Playoff. Some of that picture has been cleared already, with the ACC releasing all of its teams’ full schedules for the 2026 season.

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 27

Clemson's Dabo Swinney Praised for Rare Public Stand on Transfer Portal Tampering

The past week has been a hectic one for the Clemson Tigers and Dabo Swinney, as Swinney went viral after publicly calling out alleged tampering by Ole Miss and defensive coordinator Pete Golding involving former Clemson linebacker Luke Ferrelli .

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / January 27

Clemson 2026 Football Schedule Announced

Last night the ACC announced the 2026 football schedule and this year it seems like the ACC decided to favor the Tigers. There isn’t much to complain about this year with the schedule.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 27

QB Situation Could Doom Clemson’s September

CLEMSON — One of Dabo Swinney’s favorite phrases is “They remember November.” And they do. However, if the Clemson Tigers want to get back to being one of the elites in college football, which is a stretch at this point, they need to win in September first.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 26

2026 Clemson Football Schedule Announced

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2026 football schedule on Monday evening, unveiling Clemson’s full 2026 regular season slate. Clemson will open the season in the national spotlight when Clemson travels to LSU for a marquee non-conference matchup at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La., on Saturday, Sept.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / January 26

Thamel: Swinney’s Tampering Comments ‘Wildly Applauded’

ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel joined The Pat McAfee Show on Monday and discussed Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney calling out Ole Miss for what Swinney called “blatant” tampering.