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Why Clemson Safety Ronan Hanafin Continues to Gain Plenty of Praise From Dabo Swinney

It’s not often that Clemson Tigers head coach raves about a player for more than two minutes in a press conference. However, senior safety Ronan Hanafin

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Cal Trip was Year in the Making for Clemson

CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney said they have been preparing for their trip to California since last year. The Tigers arrived in California Wednesday evening, making the nearly seven-hour flight to Berkeley as they get set to play an ACC game on the West Coast for the first time in history.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 23

Clemson Defense Still Has Work to Do

Clemson certainly showed growth in its comeback win over North Carolina, but make no mistake, it still has a lot of work to do. A lot of that growth was

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 23

Tuesday Tiger Talk: Clemson at Cal

CLEMSON — The Clemson Insider’s Will Vandervort and Ashby Mixon get you set for Friday’s 10:30 p.m., kick time at Cal on Friday night. Will and Ashby break down all the news and notes from Tuesday’s press conference with Dabo Swinney and select Clemson players.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 23

Former Tiger Promoted from Practice Squad

A former Clemson standout has been elevated from the practice squad. Former Tigers linebacker Isaiah Simmons has been elevated by the Carolina Panthers from the practice squad to the active roster.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 23

Bart Boatwright’s Recruit Photo Gallery

CLEMSON — The Clemson football program played host to a number of prospects on Saturday for the Tigers’ ACC opener against North Carolina at Memorial Stadium.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / September 23

Clemson's Quarterback Update Heading Into Friday's Matchup With Cal

Clemson football looks to garner more ACC momentum out west with the Cal Golden Bears waiting on Friday night, but a position group remains the most important

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 23

Where Clemson Stands in Current National Rankings

Clemson opened the 2026 season ranked No. 23 in the preseason Coaches Poll, only to fall out of that Top 25 after suffering a 51-10 loss at LSU in Week 1.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / September 23

Swinney Addresses Facilities vs. NIL

For the longest time, college football programs across the country were in an arms race, and Clemson was one of the schools at the forefront, with Dabo Swinney leading the charge.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 23

Clemson Recruiting Target Commits Elsewhere

Another Clemson recruiting target has come off the board. Four-star safety Giovanni Tuggle (Winder-Barrow, GA) committed to Ole Miss on Tuesday after visiting for the Rebels’ win over LSU.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 23

2 Clemson Starters Listed on Availability Report for Cal Game

The first availability report ahead of the Clemson-Cal matchup was released on Tuesday night. For Clemson, there are a couple of new additions, including transfer defensive tackle Devarrick Woods, who made his first start for the Tigers in the comeback win over North Carolina.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / September 23

Dabo Swinney Explains Why Clemson RB Chris Johnson Jr. Was Benched vs. North Carolina

Clemson’s running back room came alive in the Tigers’ win over North Carolina this past weekend, but there was a key omission from a snap standpoint that raised some eyebrows. While sophomore Gideon Davidson had a career day inside Memorial Stadium that day, SMU transfer running back Chris Johnson Jr.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 23

Swinney Gives Injury Update on Starting Nickel

Clemson starting Tiger nickelback Corian Gipson has started each of the Tigers’ first three games this season. But after playing 54 snaps in the opener at LSU and then 45 in the home opener vs.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 22

Swinney Explains Lack of Snaps for Johnson

Three games in, transfer running back Chris Johnson Jr. has yet to have much of an impact on the Clemson offense. Johnson logged just three offensive snaps and only two carries in the 28-20 comeback win over North Carolina on Saturday, and both of those rushes came early in the contest.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / September 22

Swinney Raves about Veteran Defensive Back

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney highly praised safety Ronan Hanafin, calling him “one of the best football players we’ve got on this team.” During his Tuesday press conference ahead of Clemson’s game at Cal on Friday (10:30 p.m.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 22

Swinney on Short Postgame Handshake with Belichick

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney downplayed his very short postgame handshake with North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick following the Tigers’ 28-20 comeback victory last Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / September 22

Swinney Gives Injury Update On Clemson RB

One of Clemson’s running backs is still trying to make his way back to the field. Senior Jay Haynes, who has not played since tearing an ACL during the 2024 ACC Championship Game victory over SMU, had another setback, Dabo Swinney announced during his weekly press conference on Tuesday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 22

Latest Injury Update on Clemson QB

During his Tuesday press conference ahead of Friday’s game at Cal, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney provided the latest update on an injured Tigers quarterback.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 22

Clemson’s Top LB Target Heading to SEC

One of Clemson’s top recruiting targets has made a decision. Four-star LB Jay Schell (Rabun-Gap, GA) has committed to Oklahoma, The Clemson Insider has confirmed.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 22

SEC School Offers Clemson Commit

An SEC school is targeting one of Clemson’s current commits. Three-star LB RJ Hudson (Varina, VA) picked up an offer from Texas late Monday. Hudson committed to the Tigers back in June, shortly after taking an official visit and about two weeks after picking up his offer, which came after he worked out at Dabo Swinney’s high school camp.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / September 22

One of Clemson's First 2028 Offers Slips Away to the SEC

Just three months after sending out the offer, Clemson has officially lost out on one of its priority targets in the 2028 class. On Tuesday morning, blue-chip Rabun Gap (Ga.) linebacker Jay Schell announced his commitment to Oklahoma, choosing the Sooners over Clemson, as first-reported by On3's Hayes Fawcett.