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CLEMSON — While Clemson continues to prepare to play Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27, there are things happening inside the program that will help shape what takes place next year.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 12

Clemson Begins Prep for ‘Unique’ Opportunity Against Penn State

After getting off to a disastrous start to the season by dropping five of the first eight games, Clemson has rebounded to win each of its last four contests.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Legendary College Football Coach Possibly on the Hot Seat Next Season

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney has been one of the best head coaches in college football since taking over the Tigers fully in 2009. During his 18 seasons at Clemson, Dabo Swinney has achieved an impressive record of 187-52.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 10

Clemson Arrival, Schedule of Events for Pinstripe Bowl

CLEMSON — Pinstripe Bowl executive Mark Holtzman confirmed it was a battle to get Clemson to come to New York City for the Dec. 27 bowl game because every ACC bowl affiliate was battling for the Tigers to play in their game.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Dabo Swinney, Clemson Get Bad Transfer Portal News Before Pinstripe Bowl

Veteran Clemson defensive back and former Freshman All-American Khalil Barnes announced Tuesday that he is entering the transfer portal when it opens after the new year.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 9

Does Swinney See a Future in TV After Coaching?

This past Saturday in Charlotte was a different experience for Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. Swinney was back at the ACC Championship Game, just not on the sideline as a coach this time around.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 9

Swinney: ‘Been There, Done That’

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney knows exactly what Terry Smith has endured as the interim head coach at Penn State. The Nittany Lions fired longtime head coach James Franklin back in October after a 3-3 start, with Smith being named the interim coach while a national search was conducted.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 9

How Much Confidence Does Neff Have in Swinney?

Clemson is set to make its 22nd bowl appearance under head coach Dabo Swinney, who is 12-9 in bowl games, including six victories in College Football Playoff play.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 9

Clemson Tigers Transfer Portal Tracker, RB Adds Name Into Portal

The NCAA transfer portal opens for college football on Jan. 2, but players around the country whose seasons have ended have already announced their intentions to enter.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 9

Monday’s Clemson Football News, Coaching Updates

CLEMSON — Bowl season is upon us, and we know where Clemson is going to spend the postseason. The Tigers, of course, will spend the Christmas Holiday in New York, as they take on Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 8

Multiple Clemson Staffers to Join Grass at Samford

With John Grass being named the new head coach at Samford last week, multiple Clemson assistants are expected to join his staff. Reports have emerged naming two current members of the Tigers’ support staff who will join Grass at Samford.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 8

Where the Clemson Tigers Landed in ESPN's New 2026 Recruiting Rankings

With the Early Signing Period officially wrapping up last Friday, and the Clemson Tigers acquiring 20 new players, recruiting classes are now coming into

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 8

Swinney, Neff Highlight Tigers’ Chance to Finish Strong in NYC

On Sunday, the Clemson Tigers football program announced it will head to New York City to face Penn State in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Dec.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 8

Clemson Familiar with Penn State

CLEMSON — If you remember, or were alive, Clemson played Penn State before in a bowl game. Danny Ford’s Tigers took down Joe Paterno’s Nittany Lions 35-10 in the 1988 Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 7

Swinney’s Statement on Playing Penn State in Pinstripe Bowl

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson Football and the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl today announced that the Tigers will face Penn State in the 2025 edition of the game at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Saturday, Dec.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 6

Dabo Swinney Era At Clemson Predicted to End After This Season

The 2025 college football coaching carousel has been one of the wildest in recent memory. Several prominent jobs opened, including the LSU Tigers, Florida Gators, Ole Miss Rebels, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Auburn Tigers.

Clemson Tigers 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.

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.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 29

Clemson football’s Dabo Swinney gives unlikely props to Shane Beamer after win

After beating South Carolina for the ninth time in 11 years, Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney gave some perspective about the embattled head coach he faced today.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 19

Dabo Swinney’s Morality Will Be the End of Him at Clemson

Having morals is generally considered a good thing. However, that trait puts you behind the eight ball in the current world of college sports. That has become evident with Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, whose comments yesterday further solidified this notion.

College Football News / The Spun / November 14

Top Landing Spot Emerges For Dabo Swinney If He Leaves Clemson

Some people never thought this day would come, but the Dabo Swinney era at Clemson appears to be on its last legs. Clemson came into the 2025 season with championship expectations.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / November 5

College Football’s Officiating System Under Fire as Swinney Demands Change

Dabo Swinney has reached his limit. The Clemson head coach spent part of his Tuesday news conference demanding transparency and consequences for officials who blow calls.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / November 4

Clemson HC Dabo Swinney has a point about CFB officiating

Perhaps it's the season Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers are having. After a loss to the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday, Clemson is 3-5 on the season with four games left.

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Clemson Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Clemson HC Dabo Swinney fumes over CFB officiating

Clemson HC Dabo Swinney fumes over college football officiating, calls for 'accountability'

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is still fuming over the officiating in Saturday’s loss to Duke.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / November 2

ACC fines Clemson $10K, reprimands Dabo Swinney for referee criticisms

The Atlantic Coast Conference issued a public reprimand to Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and a $10,000 fine to the university on Sunday for Swinney's critical comments about officiating after the Tigers' 46-45 home loss to Duke on Saturday.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 2

Dabo Swinney joked about getting fired in front of his AD

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney decided to tempt fate Saturday after his team’s 46-45 loss to the Duke Blue Devils. Clemson gave up a late touchdown and two-point conversion to Duke in defeat Saturday, dropping the team to 3-5 on the season.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1

Dabo Swinney screams at his Clemson defense after rough half

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney went off on his defense after it allowed 28 points in the first half against the Duke Blue Devils. Swinney was extremely animated on the sideline after the Tigers gave up a touchdown with 11 seconds left in the first half at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 30