Clemson Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Clemson Offers Two New Tight End Targets After Recent Recruiting Misses

Over the past week, two high-priority tight end targets came off the recruiting board for the Clemson Tigers, leaving obvious holes that need to be filled.

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Clemson Whiffs on Top 15 Cornerback Recruit

The Clemson Tigers have had a pretty rough week in terms of recruiting, as they’ve now missed out on a third prospect following the whiffs of tight end prospects Grant Haviland and Tommy Douglas, both of whom chose to take their talents to the SEC.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / April 19

Clemson Defense SWOT: Strengths & Threats

They say college football has become a big business and its true. One well-known business technique is called a SWOT analysis. Inspired by the Talkin’ Yanks podcast, I will bring you a SWOT analysis for Clemson football.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Former Clemson Standout Traded

Per his request, a former Clemson standout has been traded. The New York Giants are trading All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a report from NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Clemson Linebackers Have Taken the Next Step

GREENVILLE, S.C. — When Clemson opens the 2026 season at LSU on Sept. 5, the Bayou Bengals might see Sammy Brown lined up at the middle linebacker position in Tom Allen’s 4-2-5 scheme.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Miller Pegged as ‘Red Star’ Draft Prospect

NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks dove into the 2026 NFL Draft class, breaking down who he views as All-Pro and Pro Bowl-caliber prospects, along with five he sees as overachievers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Clemson Continues to Expand Board at Tight End

Clemson has once again expanded the board at tight end. ‘ Three-star Carter Blackwell (Lee County, GA) announced an offer from the Tigers on Saturday. The 6-foot-4, 224-pounder now has more than two dozen offers, including South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisville, Wisconsin, Colorado and Florida State.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Clemson Drops 5th ACC Series

No. 9 Virginia got by Clemson 5-4 on Saturday at Disharoon Park, sending the Tigers to their fifth ACC series loss this season. Nate Savoie and Jacob Jarrell both had multi-hit games, while Luke Gaffney and Bryce Clavon both hit solo home runs.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Clemson Clinches Series over No. 18 Virginia

CLEMSON – Corri Hicks blasted a two-run homer and Clemson pitchers combined for a one-run shut down as the Tigers claimed their fifth ACC series victory with a 3-1 win over No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Clemson Lands Commitment from SEC Transfer

Shawn Poppie and Clemson have added another piece from the portal. Arkansas transfer Jenna Lawrence has committed to Clemson. The 6-foot-3 junior averaged 7.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game last season.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 18

Poppie, Clemson Women's Basketball Snag Second Transfer Portal Commitment

Just three days after snagging one of the best playmakers in college basketball out of the transfer portal, Virginia Tech's Mackenzie Nelson, Clemson Tigers head coach Shawn Poppie has now landed his second transfer addition of the offseason.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Swinney Supports Son at Samford’s Spring Game

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was in attendance for Samford’s spring game Thursday night at Pete Hanna Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. Of course, Dabo was there to support his son, Drew Swinney, who has gotten a new coaching opportunity at the FCS school.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Brown says Allen has Met His Match

GREENVILLE, S.C. — There was no doubt who was the most intense man on the Clemson practice fields last season. It was defensive coordinator Tom Allen. With a microphone in his hand and yelling as loud as he could, Allen preached to his defense that it was going to be the best tackling team in the country in 2025.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Freshman OL Explains What Drew Him to Clemson

Clemson is often described by recruits and their families as feeling like “family” or “home” – and that was certainly the case for Carter Scruggs. Scruggs,

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Sharman, Savoie Lead Clemson to Win Over UVA

Michael Sharman went eight strong, and Nate Savoie hit two home runs as Clemson knocked off No. 9 Virginia 5-1 to even up the weekend series on Friday at Disharoon Park.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Tigers Run-Rule No. 18 Virginia

CLEMSON – Sarah Breaux blasted two home runs and Macey Cintron added one of her own as Clemson took a series-opening, run-rule 12-4 win over No. 18 Virginia at McWhorter Stadium Friday evening.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 17

4-Star Target Commits to Big 10 School

One of Clemson’s top offensive line targets in the 2027 class has made his decision. Four-star Jimmy Kalis announced a commitment to Ohio State on Friday.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 17

Clemson Tigers Miss Out On Four-Star Offensive Line Prospect

The Clemson Tigers missed out on the first offensive lineman of their 2027 class, announces a commitment to an opposing school on Friday evening. Four-star target Jimmy Kalis announced his commitment to Ohio State on Friday afternoon, doing so on Rivals’ YouTube channel ahead of the weekend.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 17

Clemson Lands Another Big Portal Target

Brad Brownell has landed another one. Samford transfer Dylan Faulkner has committed to Clemson. He visited campus last weekend. Faulkner’s announcement comes on the heels of Notre Dame transfer Cole Certa officially signing with the Tigers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 17

Football, Falcons: Former Tiger’s Favorite Pastime

CLEMSON – There may be only one person in the world that can break down the intricacies of a Brent Venables-led defense and identify the “chirps” and “caws” of every South Carolina songbird in the same breath.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 17

Clemson Lacrosse No. 3 Seed in ACC Tournament

CLEMSON — Thanks to Thursday’s win at Florida State, the Clemson Lacrosse team earned the No. 3 seed in this year’s ACC Tournament. The ninth ranked Tigers beat FSU, 16-7, at the Seminole Lacrosse Complex on Thursday afternoon.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 17

Former Clemson Commit Keeps Tigers in Top Six

It took less than a month for 2027 safety Seth Williams to receive an offer from the Clemson Tigers, commit on the spot and walk it back — a full cycle complete by April 9.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 17

Clemson Expands Board at Tight End

With two of the top three tight end targets coming off the board this week, Clemson was going to need to expand the board at tight end. With summer officials rapidly approaching, Kyle Richardson wasted no time, with three-star Mason Hall (Oconee County, GA) announcing an offer on Friday.

Cade Klubnik News / ACC Digital Network / April 14