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CLEMSON — Wes Mendes struck out 10 hitters across six innings of work, as No. 14 Florida State secured an 8-4 series-opening win over Clemson on Friday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, snapping the Tigers’ three-game winning streak.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 8

Clemson Claws Wildcats for First Round Victory

CLEMSON – All-American Freshman Emma Penczek shattered career-highs in assists, goals, and shots as unseeded Clemson dominated Davidson 19-6 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 8

Williams, Capehart Sign Rookie Contracts

Two more former Clemson standouts have signed their rookie contracts. The Washington Commanders announced they have signed former Tiger wide receiver Antonio Williams, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the signing of former Tiger defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 8

Clemson RB Target SEC Bound, Details Decision

After days of speculation, it’s official. Clemson has missed on running back target Andrew Beard. The four-star back out of Prince Avenue Christian (GA), announced a commitment to Florida on Friday, choosing the Gators over Clemson, Tennessee and Georgia.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 8

Aunt of 2 Former Clemson Stars Killed in Crash

Really sad news regarding the aunt of two former Clemson stars and current Atlanta Falcons teammates. Giselle Terrell Perry, the aunt of brothers A.J. and Avieon Terrell, was killed Wednesday afternoon after a driver crashed into her car in the parking lot outside a Kroger supermarket in Decatur, Ga.

Spencer Strider News / The Clemson Insider / May 8

Strider: ‘I Don’t Want a Participation Trophy’

After a rocky 2026 season debut, Atlanta Braves righthander and former Clemson standout Spencer Strider is slated to make his second start of the season on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

RJ Godfrey News / The Clemson Insider / May 8

5th-Year Option Looks Bleak for Clemson Star

CLEMSON – R.J. Godfrey chose Clemson over other college basketball programs twice. And, if given the chance, the former Tigers forward says he would do it again.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 8

Clemson Tigers Named in Final Five for Four-Star Linebacker

It's officially that time of year when recruits start narrowing down their college choices and locking in official visits to the programs they can truly see themselves calling home a year from now.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 8

Klubnik, Parker Ink Rookie Deals

A pair of former Clemson stars have inked their four-year rookie contracts. On Thursday, the New York Jets announced the signing of former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik, while the Buffalo Bills announced the signing of former Clemson defensive end TJ Parker.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 8

Clemson Experiencing ‘Totally Different Feeling’

Despite the struggles over the first seven weeks of ACC play, the Clemson baseball team’s postseason hopes are still alive. After taking two out of three from a Top 20 Boston College team last weekend, then knocking off No.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / May 8

Column: Who is to Blame for Clemson’s Lack of Resources?

CLEMSON — This has not been a good week for the Clemson Football program. While Dabo Swinney was out there telling the national media Clemson has a disadvantage when it comes to the NIL, others were out there asking what he and Clemson plan to do about it.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

Merritt Finally Found His Way to Clemson

CLEMSON – It took three years, two other commitments, and three states, but London Merritt found his way to Clemson ahead of the 2026 football season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

UA Next Camp MVP Looking to Add Offer from Clemson

CHARLOTTE — On Sunday, Kaden Craft proved why he is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the 2028 class. The four-star signal caller, out of Lake Norman in North Carolina, was overly impressive at the UA Next camp’s series stop in Charlotte, earning MVP honors over some other very talented quarterbacks.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

Clemson Hands Out New OL Offer

Recently, Elijah Morrison included Clemson in his group of finalists, despite not yet having an offer. Late Wednesday, that changed, as the three-star offensive lineman officially picked up an offer from the Tigers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 6

No ACC Tournament Magic for Clemson This Year

Last year, Clemson had one of its best postseason runs in its short history, and it all began in the ACC Tournament. Using clutch hitting and pitching, the Tigers won their first ACC Tournament Championship.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 6

Dan Patrick Reacts to Swinney’s Notre Dame Comments

During an appearance on Greg McElroy’s Always College Football podcast, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney made some unprompted comments regarding Notre Dame while admitting Clemson has a disadvantage with its NIL budget compared to top programs.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 6

ESPN Ranks Clemson Football’s Offseason

Where does Clemson rank on this list of ACC teams that won the offseason? Not very highly, it turns out. ESPN went conference-by-conference and ranked

Blake Miller News / Yardbarker / May 6

Rookie Blake Miller could be a difference-maker for Lions

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and now, it's time to size up this Detroit Lions' rookie class. For the Lions, they needed to pin down a budding tackle early, and they did so with offensive tackle Blake Miller out of Clemson.

Amon-Ra St. Brown gives his real thoughts on Lions' 2026 draft class

Lions' under-the-radar signing may be their smartest move yet

Lions finally did something fans have wanted for years

Lions get encouraging news about their 2026 season

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 6

Clemson Offers Three-Star Cornerback, Schedules Official Visit

Just one day after offering former Alabama commit and three-star cornerback Nash Johnson III, the Clemson Tigers and defensive backs coach Mike Reed pulled the trigger on another up-and-coming talent.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / May 5

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Cade Klubnik News / Yardbarker / May 4

ESPN analyst compares Jets rookie Cade Klubnik to Super Bowl quarterback

The New York Jets took a flier on Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik when they selected him in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Russell Wilson may reject Jets via career-altering decision

The 'Active NFL QB starts leaders' quiz

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 1

Clemson Predicted to Land Four-Star Running Back

As the offseason deepens, recruiting becomes an increasingly defining stretch, and that's no different when it comes to one of Clemson's priority running back targets.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Geno Smith reportedly has strong feelings about Jets possibly signing Russell Wilson

A New York Jets team that brought Geno Smith back to the organization to be its starting quarterback for the 2026 season hosted big-name free-agent Russell Wilson for a visit on Monday evening.

Do Jets view Cade Klubnik as eventual replacement for Geno Smith?

Predicting when top 2026 NFL Draft QBs will receive first start

NFC East predictions after the 2026 NFL Draft: The division finally has a clear leader

The 'Famous NFL nicknames' quiz

The Maserati Move: Chiefs’ First-Rounder Peter Woods Redefines the Draft Celebration: He Didn’t Pay $200,000 For Maseratis He Gifted His Mom & Sister, They Were Free

ATLANTA — Most NFL draftees celebrate their first-round selection with a jersey and a hat. For Peter Woods, the newly minted defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs, the celebration involved a fleet of Italian luxury SUVs and a historic party in the heart of Atlanta.

Peter Woods News / College Sports Only / April 24

Peter Woods’ Family Goes Viral During NFL Draft

Draft moments go viral each and every year, it’s part of the appeal of watching the three-hour broadcast. At defensive tackle Peter Woods’ draft party, it wasn’t the eventual 29th overall pick who went viral.