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Clemson Tigers DE Jahiem Lawson Finding Success in a Unique Defensive Package

The term “loading the box” is known by many, but how about loading the box with less weight? That’s what the Clemson Tigers have done at times this season, and it has worked. Defensive coordinator Tom Allen has introduced a new scheme to the Tigers: three defensive ends with one acting as a tackle on the line. While Will Heldt and T.J.

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Scouting Report: SMU Mustangs

SMU is an explosive offense that piles up yards through the air while its defense generates splash plays (turnovers and sacks) and a strong pass rush — but it gives up a lot of total yards. This season, their outcomes have depended on explosive plays and turnovers, not steady efficiency.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 16

Opponents do not Fear Clemson at Home Anymore

CLEMSON — When Clemson lost to LSU to open the 2025 season, I wrote I will not call Memorial Stadium “Death Valley” until they return the favor next year and beat the Bayou Bengals in Baton Rouge, La.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 15

Swinney Provides Latest Injury Update On Klubnik

Dabo Swinney remains confident that starting quarterback Cade Klubnik will suit up this weekend when Clemson returns home to host SMU. Klubnik left the 41-10 win over Boston College last Saturday late in the third quarter with what Swinney said was a sprained ankle.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 15

Depth Charts for Clemson-SMU

After back-to-back road wins, Clemson returns to Death Valley this weekend to host SMU in a rematch of last year’s ACC Championship Game. Both schools have released depth charts ahead of Saturday’s contest, which will mark just the second time in history these two programs have faced off.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 15

Clemson looks to be great in the Valley, again

CLEMSON — The Clemson Insider’s Katrina Sachon previews Saturday’s SMU at Clemson game at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers have lost four straight home games to Power 4 opponents.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 15

(WATCH) Clemson Evens Up Record By Crushing BC

The show 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 / October 15

Adams Making Sure Everyone Knows Who He Is

One thing Clemson running back Keith Adams Jr. has never lacked is determination. The redshirt junior, who is the son of Clemson Hall of Famer Keith Adams, has always patiently bided his time.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 15

True Freshman Embraces High Expectations

CLEMSON – Clemson offensive lineman Brayden Jacobs explains how he has the next man up mentality and how his confidence has soared in the last few weeks.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / October 15

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Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / October 15

Clemson Tigers Taking Pride in Bringing Back Home Dominance Against SMU

The Clemson Tigers used to have one of the toughest home stadiums to play in college football, having as much as a 40-game home winning streak that lasted from 2016 to 2022. Now, that script has flipped.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 15

Tuesday Tiger Talk: SMU at Clemson

CLEMSON — The Clemson Insider’s Will Vandervort, Katrina Sachon and Ashby Mixon break down the ends and outs from Tuesday’s press conferences, as Clemson gets set to host SMU this Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Clemson.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / October 15

Clemson Baseball Lands Top-50 2027 Recruit

Following an extremely up-and-down 2025 season for Clemson Baseball, head coach Erik Bakich is looking to reload and make a run for Omaha for the first time in over 15 years.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / October 15

Swinney Dives Into Progress of Vizzina

For the second consecutive game, backup Chris Vizzina saw plenty of action for Clemson. With the Tigers winning in blowout fashion over Boston College, Vizzina was able to log 18 snaps against the Eagles, taking over late in the third quarter when Cade Klubnik left with an ankle sprain and finishing the game.

Peter Woods News / The Clemson Insider / October 15

When Clemson Needs ‘Dirty Yard’ it Calls on Peter Woods

CLEMSON — During his weekly press conference on Tuesday at the Smart Family Media Center, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was asked if there were going to be any changes in the Tigers’ rotation at running back, especially after the way backup Keith Adams, Jr.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / October 14

A Hanafin Homecoming, and a Football Game

CLEMSON – Last week, Dabo Swinney told media members at the Smart Family Media Center that there would probably be “100 Hanafins” at Boston College’s Alumni Stadium to watch Burlington, Mass., native and Clemson safety Ronan Hanafin play the Eagles.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 14

Former Clemson DL Enjoys Big Day in NFL Week 6

Former Clemson defensive lineman Tyler Davis enjoyed a big day in Week 6 of the NFL season. Now in his second NFL campaign and second with the Los Angeles Rams, Davis recovered the first fumble of his career late in the third quarter of the Rams’ 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / October 14

Swinney’s Weekly Press Conference Report

CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney spoke with the media Tuesday, as part of his regular weekly press conference at the Smart Family Media Center.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 14

Clemson Lands Big Commitment

Erik Bakich continues to get it done on the recruiting trail for Clemson. 2027 pitcher Logan Bristol announced a commitment to the Tigers on Tuesday. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound hurler gets a grade of 8.5 at Perfect Game.

Nolan Hauser News / 5 GOATs / October 12

SMU vs. Clemson odds: Opening point spread released

SMU travels to Clemson for a Week 8 clash in the ACC. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed. The Tigers have opened as a 10.0-point favorite over the Mustangs.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / October 7

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Dabo Swinney News / EssentiallySports / October 6

Dabo Swinney Announces Clemson DC Tom Allen Is Permanently Giving Up His ‘Want’ After It Worked Once

A change of environment can impact your output level in sports. That change of environment, or rather change of altitude, got Clemson’s defense to deliver its best performance of the season, bashing UNC 38-10.

Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / October 4

It keeps getting worse for Bill Belichick after blowout loss

It keeps getting worse for Bill Belichick after latest blowout loss for North Carolina

It was over before the game really got going as well.

Cade Klubnik throws four touchdowns as Clemson blows out North Carolina

North Carolina fans are fed up after latest blowout loss under Belichick

Rival coach shares theory for Belichick's struggles at UNC

Sherrone Moore took a shot at Alabama after Michigan’s win

Jerry Neuheisel setting himself up to be next UCLA head coach

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 3

Clemson QB Cade Klubnik’s NIL valuation plummets ahead of Week 6

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik entered this season with the kind of profile most players dream about. He had national endorsement deals, including partnerships with Samsung and Celsius, and was valued at $3.4 million in On3’s NIL rankings.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 1