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After Clemson’s Push, Week 0 Season Opener Gains National Momentum

In the fall of 2025, Clemson filled out various waivers and requests in an attempt to move their week seven matchup against Charleston Southern to Week 0, citing concerns about rest and recovery — and they weren’t the only school with such a grievance.

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Clemson Rallies to Win Season Opener

Oklahoma transfer Corri Hicks smacked a two-run home run to right centerfield with two outs in the top of the eighth inning, as No. 9 Clemson rallied to beat Southeastern Louisiana, 5-3, Thursday in the season opener for both schools.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 6

‘Clemson Grit’ has Whole New Meaning

Wednesday night’s win at Stanford was a prime example of who No. 20 Clemson is this season. Though the Tigers did not play well in their 66-64 victory over Stanford at the Maples Pavillon in Stanford, Calif., they still found a way to win.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 5

2 Clemson Games among Top 10 ACC Games in 2026

With the Atlantic Coast Conference having announced its 2026 football schedule, Pro Football & Sports Network (PFSN) highlighted the contests that could end up deciding the conference title, ranking the top 10 games to watch on the 2026 ACC schedule.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 5

Mix of Veterans, Freshmen Have Expectations High for Clemson Lacrosse

CLEMSON — For many college lacrosse programs across the country, opening weekend is synonymous with icy turf, numb fingers and gray, wintry skies, For No.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 5

Former Tiger Traded Ahead of NBA Trade Deadline

A former Clemson standout is headed to Brooklyn. Ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, the Denver Nuggets are trading Hunter Tyson and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 5

Clemson Tigers Crack Top Six for Four-Star Cornerback

The Clemson Tigers have picked up serious momentum on the 2027 recruiting trail, coming off a recent offer spree and already holding a top-15 class nationally .

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 5

(WATCH) Questions Abound Ahead of Clemson Spring Practice

The Clemson 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 / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 5

Freshman Breaks Out in Clemson’s Tight Win at Stanford

True freshmen rarely arrive ready to make an impact on Day 1. In that aspect, small forward Chase Thompson was no different. Over the Clemson Tigers' first 22 games of the season, he averaged 1.7 points per contest.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 5

Joel Klatt Weighs in on Swinney Calling Out Ole Miss

On The Joel Klatt Show, Fox Sports’ lead college football analyst, Joel Klatt, weighed in on the tampering problem in college football and how Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney went off on Ole Miss for tampering.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 5

Clemson Enters Strong Position in Recruitment of 2027 Edge Rusher Following Offer

Clemson’s recruiting trip continues during this offseason, adding another player on its radar over the next calendar year. Head coach Dabo Swinney and his staff sent an offer to edge rusher Santana Harvey from the class of 2027.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 5

National Publication Makes Postseason Projection for Clemson Baseball

Clemson is set to begin the 2026 baseball season next weekend, as the Tigers will welcome Army to Doug Kingsmore for a three-game weekend series beginning on February 13.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 5

Another Less Than Stellar High School Class for Clemson

When looking at Clemson’s 2026 recruiting class, there’s some good news and some not-so-good news. The good news? The Tigers’ class is ranked higher than the previous class.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 5

National Outlet says Clemson ‘Relegated to Wild-Card Status’

After the ACC announced its 2026 football schedule, CBS Sports gave some takeaways and weighed in on what it expects to see from the conference next season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 5

Rumph Serving as ‘Father Figure’ to Newly Offered Target

Clemson is in the process of expanding the 2027 recruiting board at defensive end, with the Tigers handing out two new offers this week. Four-star Santana Harvey (Lakeland, FL) went public with his offer on Tuesday, a development that was a few weeks in the making.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 5

Clemson Earns Gritty Win at Stanford

It was not easy, but No. 20 Clemson found a way to get a win Wednesday night at Stanford’s Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif. Nick Davidson and Ace Buckner made four free throws in the final 24 seconds, as the Tigers knocked off the Cardinals 66-64.

Tee Higgins News / The Clemson Insider / February 5

What They’re Saying: Higgins Makes Plays at First Career Pro Bowl

The 2026 Pro Bowl Games took place on Tuesday night, with some of the top players in the AFC and NFC facing off in a flag football game and skills challenges at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Calif.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / February 5

Clemson Outlasts Stanford, 66-64

Clemson rose to the occasion when it needed to in a late West-Coast showdown with Stanford, claiming its 9th ACC win of the season and its 13th straight road win in ACC play.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 4

Beamer Backs Swinney’s Decision to Publicly Call Out Tampering

South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer met with the media on Wednesday and spent some time talking about tampering in relation to the Clemson-Ole Miss tampering case.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 4

Highly-Rated DE Announces Clemson Offer

Clemson continues to expand the board at defensive end, with a new offer going out on Wednesday. Four-star Desmond Malpress (Atlantic Coast, FL) announced the offer via a social media post.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 4

5 Tigers Selected in New ESPN 2-Round Mock Draft

ESPN’s Matt Miller was among the NFL draft analysts on hand for the Senior Bowl last week, and with that prestigious college football all-star game/national showcase for top NFL prospects in the books, Miller released a new, two-round mock draft this week.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / February 3