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Three Breakout Candidates For Clemson's Defense in 2026

The academic semester concluded this week, and the Clemson Tigers now turn their focus to this summer ahead of a pivotal 2026 season. Head coach Dabo Swinney will look to bring back the Tiger defense of old, and he has the pieces to have All-ACC players once again during this upcoming season.

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Clemson Needed Its 11-Run First Inning

CLEMSON — Erik Bakich was very direct after Clemson used an 11-run first inning to knock off No. 13 Boston College Saturday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. “I do not know if there is a team that needed an inning like that more in the history of baseball than we did today,” Bakich said following the Tigers’ 14-4 victory.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Freshman Wideout Planning to Put On ‘Show’

Clemson has set itself up well for the future when it comes to the wide receiver position. The Tigers signed three blue-chip wideouts back in December, and all three were early enrollees.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

4-Star Clemson Target Gets Second Visit

For the second time since the start of contact period, Tyler Grisham has paid a visit to one of his top recruiting targets. The Clemson wide receiver coach was in to see four-star wideout Lawrence Britt on Thursday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Historic First Inning Lifts Tigers by No. 13 BC

CLEMSON — It’s an understatement to say it has been a frustrating season for Clemson baseball. The Tigers came into Saturday’s game against No. 13 Boston College sitting in last place in the ACC standings, a position the program has not finished in conference play since 1957.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

TCI Recruiting Roundup: Multiple Recruits Visit Clemson

Spring practice might have ended more than a month ago, but recruits are still visiting Clemson. This weekend, multiple 2027 prospects have been on campus.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 2

Clemson Hosts Pair of 2027 Recruits, Offers One During Unofficial Visit

After a wave of recruiting misses on the offensive line over the past few months, Clemson Tigers coach Matt Luke has decided to expand his palette, offering another trench player this past weekend following an unofficial visit.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Clemson Officially Signs 5 Transfer Portal Players

CLEMSON – Clemson women’s basketball Head Coach Shawn Poppie announced the addition of incoming portal players Mackenzie Nelson, Taliyah Henderson, Jenna Lawrence, Edie Clarke, and Yakiya Milton on Thursday.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Swinney Entering Final Year? Analysts Weigh In

Could the 2026 campaign be Dabo Swinney’s final year at Clemson? Swinney’s future with the Tigers appears to be facing increasing scrutiny, and the pressure

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / May 2

Enjoying Football Again: Where are our Expectations for the Clemson Tigers

In 2006 I attended my first Clemson football game and saw CJ Spiller juke his way around Georgia Tech defenders and blaze to the end zone. Zombie Nation’s Kernkraft 400 blared on the speakers and a 70-year-old woman next to me jumped up and down, not letting her age be an excuse for not adding to the atmosphere.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Clemson’s Been Here Before, It Wasn’t Pretty

CLEMSON — I remember January 18, 1990, very well. I was a junior in high school, and I got called down to my vice principal’s office. It was a surprise when the school secretary at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School called my homeroom teacher over the loudspeaker and asked me to come to the office.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Bakich Details Decision to Change Starting Rotation

With their backs firmly against the wall heading into this weekend’s series against Boston College, Clemson head coach Erik Bakich decided now was the time to make a change to his starting rotation.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Tigers Extend Losing Streak, Fall to BC

CLEMSON – Justin Leguernic tied a career-high six strikeouts in relief and catcher Jacob Jarrell launched his 17th home run of the season, but it was not enough to snap Clemson’s four-game losing streak as the Tigers fell 8-4 to No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 2

Jets GM Explains Why They Traded up for Klubnik

Cade Klubnik is headed to the Big Apple to begin his professional career. The former Clemson quarterback was selected on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, who took Klubnik in the fourth round with the 110th overall pick – the 10th pick of Round 4.

Kevin Kelly News / The Clemson Insider / May 1

TCI Recruiting Roundup: Clemson Expands DE Board, Kelly On Road

The Clemson coaching is giving itself some options at defensive end. Four-star edge rusher Chaz Gray (St. Joseph Regional, NJ) announced an offer from the Tigers on Thursday.

Spencer Strider News / The Clemson Insider / May 1

Strider Set to Make 2026 Debut

Former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider looks ready to return to the Atlanta Braves’ rotation. Strider is expected to make his 2026 season debut on Sunday.

College Football News / The Clemson Insider / May 1

Pate Throws Shade at South Carolina

On his college football show, national analyst Josh Pate weighed in on what he thinks Shane Beamer’s current job approval rating is among South Carolina fans entering his sixth season as the Gamecocks’ head coach in 2026.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 1

Clemson Offensive Line Target Sets Commitment Date

Just a few weeks ahead of his scheduled visit with the Clemson Tigers, a top-tier offensive line prospect has announced his commitment date. Four-star offensive lineman Nate Carson announced on his personal X account that he will choose where to play his college football on July 3rd.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 1

Clemson Predicted to Land Four-Star Running Back

As the offseason deepens, recruiting becomes an increasingly defining stretch, and that's no different when it comes to one of Clemson's priority running back targets.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 30

Clemson Lands in Top Seven for Emerging 6-Foot-5 Wide Receiver

Just over a month after earning an offer from the Clemson Tigers following a spring session visit, one of the nation's fastest-rising pass-catchers has included the program in his top seven landing spots.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Geno Smith reportedly has strong feelings about Jets possibly signing Russell Wilson

A New York Jets team that brought Geno Smith back to the organization to be its starting quarterback for the 2026 season hosted big-name free-agent Russell Wilson for a visit on Monday evening.

Do Jets view Cade Klubnik as eventual replacement for Geno Smith?

Predicting when top 2026 NFL Draft QBs will receive first start

NFC East predictions after the 2026 NFL Draft: The division finally has a clear leader

The 'Famous NFL nicknames' quiz

The Maserati Move: Chiefs’ First-Rounder Peter Woods Redefines the Draft Celebration: He Didn’t Pay $200,000 For Maseratis He Gifted His Mom & Sister, They Were Free

ATLANTA — Most NFL draftees celebrate their first-round selection with a jersey and a hat. For Peter Woods, the newly minted defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs, the celebration involved a fleet of Italian luxury SUVs and a historic party in the heart of Atlanta.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 27

Do Jets view Cade Klubnik as eventual replacement for Geno Smith?

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn addressed the state of his quarterback room after the team added Klubnik.

True-or-false for the 2026 NFL Draft: How will Jeremiyah Love, Fernando Mendoza, David Bailey and others fare in their rookie seasons?

Winners, losers from Day 3 of NFL Draft: Steelers make feel-good pick, Diego Pavia goes undrafted

Jets take stab at finding quarterback by trading up for Cade Klubnik

The 'NFL active completions leaders' quiz

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 25

Jets take stab at finding quarterback by trading up for Cade Klubnik

The New York Jets took a swing at finding a future quarterback during Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, and they traded up for the honor.

Jets explain choice of selecting David Bailey over Arvell Reese in NFL Draft

Browns reveal plan for Dillon Gabriel after drafting another QB

Steelers add new draft pick via trade and grab defensive piece

NFL insider explains Jermod McCoy's shocking slide in NFL Draft

Chiefs' NFL Draft approach hints at Tyreek Hill decision

Peter Woods News / College Sports Only / April 24

Peter Woods’ Family Goes Viral During NFL Draft

Draft moments go viral each and every year, it’s part of the appeal of watching the three-hour broadcast. At defensive tackle Peter Woods’ draft party, it wasn’t the eventual 29th overall pick who went viral.