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Clemson Wide Receiver Receives Positive News After Suing NCAA For Extra Season

As the NCAA and its rules continue to defy logic, one Clemson Tigers wide receiver continues his saga for another year in the orange and white. Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith sued the NCAA on Wednesday for an extra year of eligibility while seeking an injunction that would allow him to play an extra season of college football.

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4-Star OL Anxious to Make First Visit to Clemson

A prospect from the Lone Star state will make his first trip to Clemson in the spring. Four-star OL Sidney Rouleau (The Brook Hill School, TX) received a visit from Matt Luke recently, and after that meeting, he is now planning to travel in to check Clemson out in March.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 21

Lack of Early Energy Hurt Tigers in Loss to NC State

CLEMSON – In the first half of No. 18 Clemson’s 80-76 loss to NC State at Littlejohn Coliseum Tuesday, the Tigers turned the ball over eight times and shot only 45 percent from the field.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 21

Clemson Wideout Sues NCAA

Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith had filed suit against the NCAA. The suit was filed on Wednesday in Pickens County, according to Sportico, with Smith claiming he could earn between $300,000 and $600,000 in NIL and marketing opportunities, plus potential revenue share if eligible to play this fall.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 21

Saban Takes Shot at Recruiting Rankings

Nick Saban clearly doesn’t care for star-ratings and isn’t a fan of the star-ranking system in recruiting. The legendary former coach and current ESPN analyst took a shot at recruiting rankings ahead of Monday night’s national championship game between Indiana and Miami.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 21

Clemson Adds Division II Transfer WR

Clemson has picked up a transfer wideout from the Division II ranks. According to Clemson Football’s official 2026 online roster, the Tigers have added Jaylen Brown-Wallace, a wide receiver from Wingate.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 21

Latest Notes from Recruiting Trail

While we know a restructuring of the coaching staff has taken place on the defensive side of the ball for Clemson, head coach Dabo Swinney has yet to formally announce any changes since Mickey Conn was dismissed as safeties coach following the season.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 21

Report: Clemson Officially Adds Transfer WR to Roster

As the Clemson Tigers football program continues to round out its incoming transfer portal class, a new name has officially been added to the roster. According to an update on Clemson’s official roster page, transfer wide receiver Jaylen Brown-Wallace is now listed as a Tiger.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 21

Wade Relieved to Pick Up Win in Return to Clemson

CLEMSON — Pure relief was what NC State head coach Will Wade felt following the Wolfpack’s 80-76 overtime win over No. 18 Clemson Tuesday at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 21

Clemson Basketball ‘Going to Respond’ After Home Defeat to NC State

In the past few weeks, Clemson’s men’s basketball team has looked like a sprinter clearing hurdle after hurdle, building speed. But last night, the Tigers met a hurdle too tall to clear: NC State. But it wasn’t domination by any means — it took overtime and mistakes from the home team for the Wolfpack to claw their way past the Tigers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 21

Clemson Offers 4-Star Tennessee Safety

A four-star defensive back from the Volunteer State has picked up an offer from Clemson. Knoxville (Tenn.) Halls High School class of 2027 safety Jarrell Chandler announced the offer from the Tigers on Tuesday via social media.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 21

Clemson Transfer LB Luke Ferrelli Officially Re-Enters Portal

Well, it's official. The Clemson Tigers have now lost one of their biggest transfer portal additions in Cal linebacker Luke Ferrelli , who is expected to flip to Ole Miss after a wild sequence of events over the past week.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 21

4-Star OL Target Returning to Clemson

One of the top offensive linemen in the nation is set to return to Clemson. Four-star Peyton Miller (Anna, TX) tells The Clemson Insider that he will be back on campus for the Elite Retreat on March 7.

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Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 21

Four Important Takeaways From Clemson's Loss to NC State

Clemson basketball took its first loss in ACC play on Tuesday night to the NC State Wolfpack, losing 80-76 in overtime at Littlejohn Coliseum. The Tigers

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 21

Wade, State Take Down Tigers in Return to Clemson

CLEMSON — Will Wade’s return to Clemson on Tuesday night was a successful one, as the former Clemson manager and assistant coach brought his NC State team into Littlejohn Coliseum and snapped the 18th-ranked Tigers’ nine-game win streak.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 21

In-State Lineman Nabs Clemson Offer, Sets Next Visit

Clemson is expanding the board at defensive tackle. Three-star in-state talent Jaden Wuerth (Dutch Fork) announced an offer from the Tigers on Tuesday after an in-home visit from assistant Nick Eason.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 20

National Outlet Pegs Clemson as Transfer Portal ‘Loser’

After signing three players from the NCAA transfer portal last offseason, Clemson has taken a deeper dive into the transfer portal this year, adding 10 players via the portal in the 2026 cycle.

Clemson Tigers News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

NC State Upsets No. 18 Clemson In a Nail-Biting 80-76 Overtime Finish

In an exciting Tuesday night game between two ACC rivals, the NC State Wolfpack upset the 18th-ranked Clemson Tigers in a close overtime finish on the road to end the Tigers’ undefeated start in ACC play.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / January 20

Clemson Basketball: Clemson 76 – NC State 80

Clemson dropped its first ACC game of the season at home to NC State in overtime, 80-76. RJ Godrey led the way for the Tigers with 16 points, with Carter Welling (14) and Ace Buckner (12) joining him in double figures.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 21

NC State upsets No. 18 Clemson in OT to end Tigers' winning streak

The NC State Wolfpack (13-6, 4-2 ACC) picked up an 80-76 upset win in overtime to halt the Tigers' momentum.

No. 3 Michigan extends Indiana's woes with wire-to-wire win

Joshua Jefferson has triple-double in No. 9 Iowa State's win over UCF

No. 16 Florida keeps rolling, grabs fifth straight victory in blowout win over LSU

No. 25 Miami (Ohio) sneaks past Kent State in OT, gets to 20-0

Ohio State dominates OT, avoids home loss to Minnesota

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 20

NC State Snaps Clemson Basketball's Win Streak, Defeat Tigers in Overtime

No. 18 Clemson basketball picked up an overtime loss on Tuesday night, losing 80-76 to NC State to pick up its first home loss of the season. The homecoming

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 20

Three Clemson Tigers Named to South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Several legends have worn the orange and white for the Clemson Tigers over the years, and a few have now earned fitting recognition. As the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame prepares to induct its Class of 2026, officials announced that three individuals with Clemson ties will be honored.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 20

Clemson Tigers Star Pitcher Earns National Preseason Honors

With 23 pitchers on Clemson Baseball’s roster for the upcoming season, there’s been plenty of talk about how head coach Erik Bakich will utilize his arm talent and rotation.

T.J. Parker News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 17

T.J Parker 2026 NFL draft prospect profile, grades, rank, measurements

TJ Parker is one of the best overall edge rushers in this class. He is very well rounded and does a lot of the less talked about details of playing on the edge very well.