Tristan Smith News

What Does Transfer WR Need to Do to Play More?

One of three players Clemson added via the transfer portal ahead of the 2025 season is Tristan Smith. Smith drew plenty of positive reviews from his new Clemson teammates and coaches over the offseason, but through the first four games this season, the senior wide receiver has only played a total of 29 snaps.

Will We See Clemson Tigers WR Tristan Smith vs. Syracuse?

The Clemson Tigers ’ offense is still searching for answers after a sluggish start, and one question hanging over this week’s matchup with Syracuse is whether transfer wideout Tristan Smith will finally see a jump in snaps.

Swinney Explains Smith’s Lack of Playing Time

CLEMSON – Seven Clemson players caught passes in the Tigers’ 17-10 loss to the LSU Tigers Saturday. Transfer wide receiver Tristan Smith was not one of them.

Clemson Transfer Tristan Smith Embraces WR Room and Free Milk Perks

Clemson’s wide receiver room is already stacked with talent, but the arrival of transfer Tristan Smith is adding a new dynamic to the Tigers offense. After a standout 2024 season at Southeast Missouri State, Smith made the jump to a Power Five program and hasn’t wasted time showing he belongs.

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Acclimation Process Was Quick for Tristan Smith

Transfer Gives Tigers ‘Different Type of Receiver That We Needed’

Among the three players Clemson added via the transfer portal this offseason is Tristan Smith. The senior wide receiver joined the Tigers following a strong

New Clemson Coach Breaks Down Transfer Receiver

CLEMSON – When a player transfers from another school, especially a smaller school, no one really knows what to expect. This is the situation surrounding new Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith.

National outlet ranks Clemson as nation's most explosive offense

All the pieces are in place. Now it's about putting on a show, starting with a primetime showdown against LSU on August 30. CBS Sports ranked the most explosive offenses in college football for this upcoming season, slotting Clemson No.

Clemson Football Star Meets Legendary NFL Receiver During Recruiting Weekend

The Clemson Tigers football team had one of its biggest recruiting weekends of the 2026 cycle as hosted an array of recruiting targets. That means that some current players tend to stick around and help the recruiting process.

Tristan Smith sits down with NFL legend during Clemson's official visit weekend

Official visit weekend brings plenty of people together. In this case, sometimes NFL legends tag along. Larry Fitzgerald, who is considered one of the best receivers in NFL history, is now watching his son, Devin Fitzgerald, take the football world by storm.

National outlet identifies Clemson transfer portal need

The spring transfer portal opens Wednesday and CBS Sports identified the top position need for each projected Top 10 team, Clemson included. Last December featured a first-ever Clemson group of traditional portal additions, at linebacker (Jeremiah Alexander), wide receiver (Tristan Smith) and defens

Watch: In His First P4 Showcase, FCS Transfer Excels During Spring Game

While the spring game isn’t comparable to the rigors of the actual season, it does give a glimpse into a player’s potential. For Clemson fans, that glimpse was extremely impressive, as FCS transfer wide receiver Tristan Smith shined on Saturday.

Confidence the Key as WR Tristan Smith Emerges in Clemson Spring Game

CLEMSON, S.C. – If there’s a player who needed a moment, it was wide receiver Tristan Smith. And on Saturday, he got more than one. “He’s the new guy, there’s been a lot of pressure on him,” head coach Dabo Swinney said postgame.

Transfer Breaks Out in Clemson Spring Game as Tigers Offense Steals the Show

Clemson fans got a glimpse of what’s to come in 2025 — and a new playmaker announced his arrival in a big way. In his Death Valley debut, Southeast Missouri State transfer Tristan Smith hauled in five catches for 137 yards and a touchdown, leading Clemson’s offense to a 33-15 win over the defense in Saturday’s spring game.

Watch: Dabo Swinney recaps 2025 spring game, talks Tristan Smith's big day, more

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney recapped the 2025 spring game, including his thoughts on the impressive displays of portal transfers Tristan Smith and Jeremiah Alexander.

Watch: Clemson player interviews after 2025 spring game

Clemson teammates Adam Randall, T.J. Parker, Tristan Smith and Jeremiah Alexander and Khalil Barnes spoke to the media following Clemson's annual spring game.

Clemson's New Receiver Making a Name for Himself in Practice

CLEMSON — Garrett Riley had a message to his quarterbacks when told them about transfer wide receiver Tristan Smith. “I told the quarterbacks that if they miss him then they really missed because he has quite the range,” Clemson’s offensive coordinator said.

Watch: Garrett Riley on Gideon Davidson, Tristan Smith as practice standouts, Clemson RBs

Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and running backs Adam Randall, David Eziomume and Keith Adams Jr. spoke after practice on Monday: (More videos coming)

Smith Settling in at Clemson, Recounts Being 'Starstruck' By Klubnik

Tristan Smith’s journey to Clemson has been different than most. The 6-foot-5 wideout didn’t sign with the Tigers coming out of high school like most every other player on the roster.

Watch: Tiger transfers embrace Clemson culture, look to make impact

Clemson's first position player transfers in the transfer portal era all met the media on Monday with defensive end Will Heldt, linebacker Jeremiah Alexander and wide receiver Tristan Smith.

Clemson Offer Brought Out the Tears for Transfer WR

Tristan Smith was brought to tears by his offer from the Clemson Tigers. Of course, Smith is one of three players that Clemson signed from the transfer portal this offseason, along with former Purdue defensive end Will Heldt and former Alabama edge rusher Jeremiah Alexander.

Watch: New Clemson additions break down transfer portal, why they picked the Tigers

Clemson football went into the transfer portal for key additions for the first time this past cycle, adding to both sides of the ball. Clemson Football's podcast recently talked to all three of the newest Tigers (wide receiver Tristan Smith, linebacker Jeremiah Alexander and defensive end Will Heldt

It's official: Clemson signs portal WR Tristan Smith

CLEMSON, S.C. — Head Coach Dabo Swinney and Clemson Football announced today that Clemson has signed wide receiver Tristan Smith. Smith (6-5, 205) joins Clemson after playing the 2024 season at Southeast Missouri State, helping the Redhawks to a first-place finish in the Big South-OVC Football Assoc

Clemson Tigers Land Portal Transfer Tristan Smith to Bolster Wide Receiver Corps

The Clemson Tigers are getting prepared for a big game against the Texas Longhorns, but they are working on improving their team for 2025 as well.  It is a big week for the Tigers as they are playing in the first-round of the newly expanded College Football Playoff.

Clemson lands commitment from transfer portal wide receiver Tristan Smith

Dabo Swinney has dipped into the transfer portal for his first major addition. Tristan Smith, a 6-5, 205-pound wide receiver transfer from Southeast Missouri visited Clemson on Monday and committed to the Tigers Monday afternoon.