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See Which Clemson Tigers Made ESPN's Top 100 Player List

Despite not being ranked in the AP Top 25 poll, the Clemson Tigers still have the quality to be mentioned on individual lists. ESPN revealed its top 100 players entering the 2026 season, and three Tigers made the shortlist.

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More Details From Burley’s Day in Court Released

CLEMSON — Through a Freedom of Information Act request, The Clemson Insider was able to obtain the details from Vic Burley’s guilty plea Wednesday morning at the Clemson University Municipal Court.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 26

Corporate Sponsor Logo on Frank Howard Field

CLEMSON — Frank Howard Field has some company at Memorial Stadium. Clemson Athletics, through Clemson Ventures, expanded its partnership with Prisma Health on Wednesday, as the healthcare organization’s will be visible across several Clemson athletic venues this season.

Butta Johnson News / The Clemson Insider / August 26

Former Clemson Guard Staying in ACC

A former Clemson guard has found a new home. Butta Johnson, who spent one season with the Tigers, has signed with ACC foe Virginia Tech. Johnson spent his first three seasons at UAB before spending the 2025-26 season playing for Brad Brownell.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 26

ACC Network Expands Football Season Lineup

ACC Network will expand its football season programming lineup with the addition of ACC Today, the SiriusXM show featuring ESPN and ACCN voices Wes Durham, Roddy Jones, EJ Manuel and Eric Mac Lain.

Xavier Thomas News / Viral Sports News / August 26

Former Clemson Champion Gets Dumped by NFL Team Once Again

The San Francisco 49ers have released former Clemson Tigers linebacker Xavier Thomas with an injury settlement, ending a stay in Santa Clara that lasted barely two weeks.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 26

Top LB Target Names Finalists, Sets Return Date to Clemson

It won’t take long for Clemson to get its top linebacker target back on campus. 2028 four-star Jay Schell (Rabun Gap, GA) tells The Clemson Insider that he plans to visit for the Tigers’ home opener against Georgia Southern on September 12.

Xavier Thomas News / The Clemson Insider / August 26

Former Clemson Defender Released by NFL Team

A former Clemson defender has been cut loose by an NFL team. The San Francisco 49ers have released defensive lineman Xavier Thomas with an injury settlement.

Vic Burley News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 26

Clemson DT Vic Burley Reaches Plea Deal in Disorderly Conduct Case, Suspension From Team Remains

It's been just five days since Clemson defensive tackle Vic Burley was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct; however, his case has already come to a resolution.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 26

Where Clemson Stands in Various Preseason Rankings

Preseason rankings have been rolling out online ahead of the 2026 college football season, which kicks off this weekend. The Athletic ranked all 138 FBS teams for 2026, and Clemson landed at No.

Brad Brownell News / The Clemson Insider / August 26

Clemson Offers 4-Star Big Man

Brad Brownell and Clemson have handed out a new offer. 2028 in-state center Hudson Hatch (Monarch Academy) announced the offer late Monday after a visit to campus.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 26

‘It Feels Like 2011’

CLEMSON – When Chad Morris returned to Clemson this past January, there was no shortage of work to be done. Morris, now in his second stint as the Tigers’ offensive coordinator, had to meet with his new players individually after he arrived.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / August 26

Watch: Etsu vs. Clemson Full Match Replay | 2026 ACC Men's Soccer

Corian Gipson News / The Clemson Insider / August 25

Gipson Asserting Himself at Nickel

After starting to come on during the second half of last season, Corian Gipson has really asserted himself during the competition to be Clemson’s starting nickel.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 25

Klubnik Getting Good Marks for Preseason Performances

After being drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of April’s NFL Draft, former Clemson star Cade Klubnik has handled his first tastes of NFL action well and is getting good marks for his preseason performances.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 25

Latest Top 100 Players Rankings Feature 2 Tigers

The Athletic and USA TODAY both ranked the top 100 players in college football ahead of the 2026 season, and two of Clemson’s defensive stalwarts – junior linebacker Sammy Brown and senior edge rusher Will Heldt – made each of those lists.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 25

(WATCH) Clemson Suspends Player, LSU Adds Two from NFL

The Clemson podcast where the fans drive the conversation. Each Monday, The Clemson Insider’s Jason Priester goes live at 7 p.m. and fields questions from the audience.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 25

Clemson Has ACC’s Highest-Graded Returning Safety

After last season’s secondary woes, Dabo Swinney made improving the Clemson pass defense a point of emphasis over the offseason. Not only did the longtime head coach replace veteran safeties coach Mickey Conn with Nolan Turner, he also hit the portal harder than he ever has, with several additions coming on the backend of the Tigers’ defense.