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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney enters Saturday not only focused on LSU, but on showcasing the Tigers’ future to elite recruits.

Future on display: Clemson’s season-opener brings elite recruits to campus

Angelo Feliberty, Senior Reporter August 29, 2025

Clemson football’s season opener against LSU isn’t only about the current landscape of their program; it’s also a showcase for the future. The Tigers will host a star-studded group of 2027 and...

The Clemson defense has created more work for themselves in the offseason, with veteran leaders doing extra reps before practices.

Clemson’s retention, playoff appearance looking to ‘chase perfection’

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor August 20, 2025

Players return to their teams for one main reason: to improve from the previous season. The Clemson Tigers were no exception during this offseason. The Tigers returned 80% of last season’s production,...

Head coach Dabo Swinney looks to prove that his transfer portal philosophy is superior.

Porter: Dabo Swinney’s minimalist transfer portal approach will prove to be superior

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor August 20, 2025

Media outlets, and even some Clemson fans, hold a similar narrative: a once-great coach is falling behind because of his refusal to adapt to the changing game. In the new era of NIL and the transfer...

Andrew Booth Jr. was one of three former Tigers to score a pick six in Week 2 of the NFL preseason.

Pick sixes aplenty: Former Tigers complete three defensive touchdowns

Kane Fox, Senior Reporter August 17, 2025

For most NFL players, the preseason is the stage to earn playing time or a roster spot. On Saturday, however, it was the stage for Clemson football alumni to shine. Three former Tiger defenders each picked...

Clemson basketball forward Ian Schieffelin has moved to the Clemson football team, granting him an extra year of eligibility.

Ian Schieffelin joins Clemson football team for graduate year

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor May 2, 2025

Clemson basketball forward Ian Schieffelin has joined the Clemson football team, announcing the switch on his Instagram on Friday. In one of the most interesting moves in Clemson Athletics history,...

Former Clemson kicker B.T. Potter will be playing for the Michigan Panthers in the UFL this spring.

Tigers in the UFL: Clemson alumni to watch in 2025 season

Angelo Feliberty, Senior Reporter April 3, 2025

As the United Football League (UFL) season kicks off, several former Tigers will hit the field this spring. Clemson has a proven track record of producing football talent, and this year's UFL rosters feature...

Clemson and SMU will play each other once again on Oct. 18 at Memorial Stadium in the rematch of the 2024 ACC Championship game.

ACC announces schedule for 2025 football season

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor January 30, 2025

On Monday night, the ACC released its schedule for all 17 teams for the 2025-26 season. For the Clemson Tigers, their title defense will provide many challenges to receive back-to-back conference titles...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik and safety R.J. Mickens are consoled by Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney after the team's loss to Texas in the College Football Playoff first round.

Tigers using Texas loss ‘to learn and grow’ into next season

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor January 16, 2025

If there is one person who can remain optimistic following a season-ending loss, it’s Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. Following a 38-24 loss to the No. 5 Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas...

Clemson's new defensive coordinator, Tom Allen, will have a plethora of defensive weapons that are returning, like defensive lineman Peter Woods (11).

What to expect from new Clemson DC Tom Allen

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor January 16, 2025

There’s a new era for the Clemson defense, which watched former defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin see the exit doors in early January. Now, the Tigers will be looking to Tom Allen, whose stop at Penn...

Clemson has its defensive coordinator for the 2025 season, hiring former Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen on Tuesday.

Clemson hires former Penn State defensive coordinator

Toby Corriston, Asst. Sports Editor January 14, 2025

Clemson has made a big move, hiring Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to take over the Tigers' defense. Known for his fiery personality and proven track record, Allen’s arrival signals Clemson’s...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers' loss to Texas at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

‘Grateful’: Swinney’s one-word summary of the 2024 season following playoff loss

Grace O’Donnell, Senior Reporter December 22, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas — The No. 12-seeded Clemson Tigers fell to the No. 5 Texas Longhorns by a score of 38-24 on Saturday afternoon. Head coach Dabo Swinney returned to the College Football Playoffs for the...

The team's wishes came true, becoming playoff bound after being written off by many on a 9-3 season. Coach Dabo Swinney, however, has never lost faith.

‘I don’t know how to be like everyone else’: Swinney leads his Tigers to ninth ACC Championship

Grace O’Donnell, Senior Reporter December 8, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Another Clemson Championship. For the ninth time in his 16-year tenure at Clemson, Dabo Swinney and company will bring home the conference trophy after defeating the No. 8 Southern...

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