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Clemson Signee to Delay Baseball, Focus on Football in Year One

This past Wednesday, the Clemson Tigers secured 20 recruits from the most recent recruiting class, signing their letters of intent on Day 1 of the Early Signing Period.

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Swinney Raves About New Clemson OL Signee

Among the six offensive linemen signed by Clemson on Wednesday, upon the opening of the NCAA early signing period, is Grant Wise. Wise (6-4, 315) drew plenty of praise from Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney during his signing day press conference.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / December 5

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Wimbley Big Get for Clemson

Clemson added a big piece to its 2027 recruiting class on Thursday. Four-star in-state wideout Trey Wimbley announced a commitment to the Tigers, about a week after picking up an offer, as well as announcing he was reclassifying up from the 2028 class.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 5

Swinney Compares New DE Signee to Former Clemson Star

Clemson signed a couple of defensive ends as part of its 2026 recruiting class, one of whom is J.R. Hardrick. A talented edge rusher, Hardrick blossomed at Tennessee’s 1A level, earning all-region and all-state honors in each of his final three prep seasons.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 5

Thursday Clemson Coaching Update

CLEMSON — Clemson will find out where it will be bowling in 2025 on Sunday, when ESPN announces the College Football Playoff field and the bowl pairings for the 2025 College Football Bowl Season.

Billy Napier News / The Clemson Insider / December 5

Former Clemson Assistant Has New Head Coaching Job

A former Clemson assistant has a new head coaching job. Billy Napier is finalizing a five-year contract to be the next head coach at James Madison, according to multiple reports.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 4

Former Clemson Assistant Named ACC Coach of the Year

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Virginia head coach Tony Elliott has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year, it was announced on Thursday, December 4.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 4

‘Grish Killed It’

CLEMSON — Clemson used the 2026 recruiting class to restock the cupboard at wide receiver. The Tigers signed three blue-chip prospects on Wednesday, and Dabo Swinney gave receivers coach Tyler Grisham his flowers for adding three more quality wideouts to what is already a pretty stacked receivers room.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 4

Former Clemson Commit Headed to SEC School

A former Clemson commitment is headed to an SEC school. Woodward Academy (Ga.) safety Blake Stewart signed with Georgia on Wednesday. He chose the Bulldogs over Vanderbilt and Miami.

Deshaun Watson News / The Clemson Insider / December 4

Deshaun Watson Moves Step Closer to Return

Former Clemson star quarterback Deshaun Watson is one step closer to playing for the Cleveland Browns again. The Browns announced Wednesday they opened the 21-day practice window for Watson to return to practice, and he returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 4

Clemson Lands Commitment from 4-Star WR

A local in-state talent is shutting down his recruitment. Four-star wideout Trey Wimbley (Daniel) announced a commitment to Clemson on Thursday. Wimbley just recently picked up an offer from the Tigers after reclassifying from the 2028 class to 2027.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 4

Reynolds Set to Enroll Early, Baseball Plans Revealed

CLEMSON — When Tait Reynolds camped at Clemson in the summer of 2024, he would leave as the Tigers’ top target at the position in the 206 recruiting class.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 4

Swinney on Kiffin, 2026 Clemson-LSU Matchup

When Clemson and LSU met at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium on Aug. 30 to open the 2025 campaign – a 17-10 win for LSU – Brian Kelly was beginning his fourth season as the Bayou Bengals’ head coach.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / December 4

Swinney Comments On Decommitments

CLEMSON — After experiencing seven decommitments in the last recruiting cycle, Clemson suffered four in the 2026 class. All four have come since the start of the season, with the final one coming on Early Signing Day as four-star S Kaden Gebhardt flipped to Ohio State.

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Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 4

Where Things Stand Entering Day 2 of Early Signing Period for Clemson Tigers

The Clemson Tigers signed all 20 of their signees on Wednesday, the first of the three-day early signing period. Clemson Tigers on SI is tracking all of the program’s moves during the early signing period on our official Early Signing Day Tracker.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 4

Local Four-Star Receiver Commits to Clemson Tigers

After a stacked 2026 National Signing Day that saw 20 recruits sign with Clemson — including eight four-star prospects — the Tigers have already added more future firepower, landing another four-star talent in the 2027 class.

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 4

Clemson HC Dabo Swinney Speaks About Transfer Portal Strategy As Offseason Approaches

Those who follow college football know Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney stance on the portal, but he is looking for pieces to fill. Swinney spoke to the media on Wednesday morning to announce the players on Early Signing Day, but he also spoke about how decommitments affect how the Tigers approach things next.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 4

Clemson Mourns Unexpected Loss of All-Time Leading Scorer Elden Campbell

A Clemson Tigers legend, and one of the top basketball players in school history, has died. According to a post from Clemson basketball’s official X account, Elden Campbell died at the age of 57. The Los Angeles native played for the Tigers from 1986 to 1990 and is still the program’s all-time leading scorer with 1,880 career points.

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.