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CLEMSON – It may have been Senior Day at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, but freshman pitcher Danny Nelson and junior second baseman Jarren Purify stole the show as Clemson defeated No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 9

Swinney: Klubnik ‘Better Have Some Thick Skin’

Being a professional athlete in New York certainly isn’t easy. But that’s the challenging environment former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik will have to operate in.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 9

Davidson says Clemson is His ‘Forever Home’

CLEMSON – As the South Carolina spring air warmed in late March of 2025, two basketball players, each close to seven feet tall, strolled across a freshly-mowed Bowman Field and ducked through the front doors of Clemson’s Sikes Hall for the first time.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 9

Bakich Confident Ahead of Game 2 Against FSU

CLEMSON — After dropping game one to Florida State on Friday, the Clemson baseball team finds itself in a must-win situation. Not just on Saturday, but for the rest of the weekend.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 9

Swinney Compares Williams to Trio of Tiger Greats

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney spoke glowingly about former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams and what he’ll bring to the Washington Commanders after they selected him in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / May 9

Is Swinney Hero or Becoming the Villain at Clemson?

CLEMSON — This week has been an interesting week for Clemson football. Dabo Swinney hit the national podcast scene this week talking about this coming season, his program’s disadvantages in the NIL world, the state of his program and much more.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 9

TCI Recruiting Roundup: Updates On Multiple Highly Touted QB Prospects

With Clemson already having its 2027 quarterback on board, a lot of attention during the contact period is being paid to signal callers who are members of future recruiting classes.

No. 14 Seminoles Hang Another Series-Opening Loss On Clemson

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 / 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

Swinney Reaches Out to Garcia after Cancer Diagnosis

On Wednesday, former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia shared the difficult news on social media that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

Pollack Weighs in on Swinney’s Future

During a recent episode of his See Ball Get Ball show, David Pollack had plenty to say about Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and his football program. Pollack, the ex-ESPN analyst and former Georgia/NFL linebacker, weighed in on the future of Swinney and the Tigers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

New OL Target Sets Official Visit, Latest On 4-Star QB

JJ Brown is one of the most recent players in the 2027 class to pick up an offer from Clemson. The four-star offensive lineman (ParkView, GA) picked up his offer late last month after an unofficial visit to campus and Brown has now locked in plans for his next visit.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

Beamer Takes Jab at Swinney

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer says he got a few FaceTime calls Saturday night from Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and a mutual friend from the George Strait concert at Memorial Stadium in Clemson.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

NCAA Officially Expands March Madness

The fields of the Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will increase from 68 teams to 76 starting in 2027, creating additional championship participation opportunities for student-athletes and more exciting matchups for fans.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 7

Clemson Makes Final 5 for 4-Star LB

Clemson is among the finalists for one of the top linebackers in the 2027 class. Four-star Roman Igwebuike of Mount Carmel High School in Illinois named the Tigers as one of his final five schools on Thursday.

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.

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.