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Clemson Tigers Standout Edge Rusher Finalizes Plans to Return in 2026

As Clemson continues its postseason preparations for the Pinstripe Bowl, standout edge rusher Will Heldt became the latest Tiger to clarify his plans for next season amid an active 2026 NFL Draft cycle.

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Huge News for Clemson

The Clemson football program officially has some great news regarding a star edge rusher. The Clemson Insider confirms that standout defensive end Will Heldt has agreed to a deal for him to return to Clemson for his senior season in 2026.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 15

Swinney ‘Not Going to Cut Deals’ in Portal

When it comes to the transfer portal and how Clemson handles its business on that front, Dabo Swinney says the Tigers are “going to do it right.” Clemson will not be cutting any deals in the portal prior to the portal opening on Jan.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 15

Schieffelin Explains Why He Opted Out of Bowl

CLEMSON — Ian Schieffelin’s football career has come to an end at Clemson. Dabo Swinney met with the media on Monday, revealing that Schieffelin will not be available when the Tigers face Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl on December 27.

Cade Klubnik News / The Clemson Insider / December 15

Klubnik Dealing With Another Injury

CLEMSON — Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik was not throwing the football during practice on Monday as the Tigers continued to prep for the Pinstripe Bowl.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 15

Bowl Practice Observations: Day 4

CLEMSON — The Clemson football team held its fourth bowl practice Monday, as the Tigers get set to play Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27 at Yankee Stadium in New York.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 15

Clemson Facing Numerous Opt-Outs for Pinstripe Bowl

Clemson will be without several key players when the Tigers face Penn State on December 27 in the Pinstripe Bowl. Dabo Swinney met with the media on Monday, confirming his team will be missing several starters due to opt-outs.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 15

Injured Clemson Starter to Miss Pinstripe Bowl

An injury will rob one of Clemson’s starting linebackers of his final game. Head coach Dabo Swinney announced senior Wade Woodaz will miss the Pinstripe Bowl due to an injury.

Cade Klubnik News / ESPN / December 15

Klubnik to play bowl game for depleted Clemson

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik, hoping to improve his NFL draft stock after a disappointing season, will play in the Pinstripe Bowl against Penn State.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / The Clemson Insider / December 15

What They Are Saying: Lawrence, Etienne’s Put On A Show

Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne put on a show Sunday as Jacksonville defeated the New York Jets 48-20. Lawrence finished the day with 381 total yards and six touchdowns.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 15

Clemson Battle-Tested Heading Into Rivalry Game

Clemson should be well-prepared for the annual rivalry game against South Carolina coming up on Tuesday. The Tigers, who rank No. 30 in the NET Rankings after the comeback win over Mercer, have certainly been in their fair share of battles in the recent stretch of the challenging part of the non-conference slate.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 15

Clemson Misses On One of Top Targets

Clemson will miss one of its top remaining linebacker targets. Four-star Quinton Cypher (Millbrook, NC) has excluded the Tigers from his list of four finalists.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 14

Saturday’s Clemson Football News, Coaching Update

CLEMSON — As Clemson prepares to play Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl, there are a lot of things going on behind the scenes on the coaching front. The Clemson Insider has spent the last several days gathering as much information as we can from our sources and here is what we have learned.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 14

Opt-Outs Could Change Complexion of Pinstripe Bowl

While the Pinstripe Bowl will feature two of the bigger brands across college football in Penn State and Clemson, this matchup will pit two of the seasons biggest disappointments against one another.

Travis Etienne News / The Clemson Insider / December 13

Jags Head Coach on Etienne: ‘He’s Been Huge for Us’

Ahead of the 2025 season, there was trade rumors surrounding Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne. But during OTAs, first-year Jaguars head coach Liam Coen silenced the speculation that Jacksonville might trade the former Clemson star away to another team.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / December 13

Clemson Survives Mercer 70-63

The Tiger defense stifled Mercer’s offense over the final ten minutes to power Clemson to a much-needed victory over the Bears on Saturday, improving to 8-3 ahead of a pivotal showdown with South Carolina on Tuesday.

Brad Brownell News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 13

Brownell Reaches Exclusive Milestone in Clemson's Comeback Win

The Clemson Tigers stumbled out of the gate on Saturday, but they found their footing to take down Mercer, 70-63, in Littlejohn Coliseum. The Tigers (8-3) trailed the Bears at halftime 39-33, but won the second stanza 37-24 to clinch their eighth victory of the season.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 13

Five Clemson Tigers Receive Senior Bowl Invitations

With the regular season officially wrapped up for the Clemson Tigers , and as they prepare for the Pinstripe Bowl against Penn State at the end of the month, the spotlight is starting to move to what’s next for several Tigers, including Senior Bowl invitations.

Avieon Terrell News / ACC Digital Network / December 12

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Clemson Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

BYU caps historic comeback with epic buzzer-beater over Clemson in Jimmy V Classic

The BYU Cougars scratched and clawed its way to a comeback of epic proportions on Tuesday to beat the Clemson Tigers at the buzzer. No. 10 BYU trailed Clemson by 21 points at halftime of their Jimmy V Classic clash at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / December 9

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 9

BYU caps historic comeback with buzzer-beater vs. Clemson

No. 10 BYU caps historic comeback with buzzer-beater against Clemson

It did not look good for No. 10 BYU for most of the game, but after a historic second-half rally and an emphatic buzzer-beater, the Cougars prevailed in a 67-64 thriller over Clemson.

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Peter Woods News / Yardbarker / December 9

Clemson's awful 2025 shouldn't sink Peter Woods' NFL Draft stock

Listed at 6-foot-3, 315 pounds, Woods has the size NFL teams covet in DTs.

Penn State DL Zane Durant opts out of Pinstripe Bowl, makes NFL Draft decision

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Dabo Swinney News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3

Dabo Swinney makes a change Clemson fans have begged for

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is finally making a decision that many fans have begged him to make. Swinney admitted on Wednesday that the Tigers intend to make greater use of the transfer portal this offseason than they have in years past.