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Clemson Tigers Add In-State Defensive Lineman to 2026 Class

Despite being hot through the transfer portal, the Clemson Tigers got back to the recruiting trail with a strong signing for their 2026 class. Defensive lineman Connor McFadden announced his commitment to Clemson on Tuesday afternoon, coming in this summer to join the roster.

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Hopkins Isn’t Ready to Retire Just Yet

DeAndre Hopkins is 33 years old and a 13-year NFL veteran, who is set to be a free agent again this offseason. However, the former Clemson star wide receiver isn’t ready to hang up his cleats just yet.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 4

Clemson Offers 4-Star Defensive End

Clemson handed out a new 2027 offer on Tuesday. Four-star DE Santana Harvey (Lakeland, FL) announced the offer via a social media post. The announcement comes one day after Harvey announced plans to be at Clemson’s big official visit weekend, May 29-31.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 3

Clemson Picks up Another 2026 Commitment

Clemson has picked up another commitment for its 2026 recruiting class. Catawba Ridge High School (Fort Mill, S.C.) defensive lineman Connor McFadden announced a commitment to the Tigers on Tuesday.

Brad Brownell News / The Clemson Insider / February 3

Brownell Details Challenges of West Coast Swing

The Clemson basketball team is about to get one of its bigger tests of the season, seeing as the Tigers are facing back-to-back contests on the West Coast.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 3

Clemson Adds Late Piece to 2026 Recruiting Class

Clemson has added a late piece to its current recruiting class. 2026 wide receiver Keil McGriff (F.W. Buchholz, FL) announced a commitment to the Tigers, just one day after going public with an offer.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 3

Where Clemson Stands in National Outlet’s Early ACC Power Rankings

This national outlet took a “way-too-early” look at the ACC, stacking up every team in the conference for the 2026 campaign. Athlon Sports released its early ACC football predictions for 2026, giving its very early ACC power rankings for next season.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 3

Swinney's Loyalty Pays Off as Clemson Adds WR to 2026 Recruiting Class

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Dabo Swinney's loyalty has paid off as the Clemson Tigers on Tuesday received a commitment from a receiver in the 2026 class. Fresh off a visit at Clemson, Gainesville (Fla.) Buchholz receiver Keil McGriff announced his commitment to the Tigers in an interview with the Gainesville Sun's Noah Ram.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 3

Where Does Clemson Rank in Preseason Coaches Poll?

The USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll was released this week. Clemson is ranked No. 17 in the preseason coaches poll top 25. LSU is the preseason top-ranked team, with UCLA, Texas, Georgia Tech and Arkansas rounding out the top five.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 3

Brownell On Current Landscape: ‘We Have Lost Control Here’

Brad Brownell is as perplexed as the next person when it comes to rules surrounding eligibility for college basketball players. While the NCAA has remained steadfast in saying players who have signed professional contracts with NBA or G-League teams are ineligible, the courts are pushing back.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 3

Florida Wideout Announces Clemson Offer

Clemson is still attempting to flesh out its roster for next season. 2026 wide receiver Keil McGriff (F.W. Buchholz, FL) announced an offer from the Tigers on Monday with a social media post.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 3

Clemson has Plenty ‘Super Moments’ in Super Bowl

CLEMSON — Happy Super Bowl Week. We are just five days away from Super Bowl Sunday, as Seattle takes on New England in Super Bowl LX. It will mark the first time since 2017 Clemson will not be represented on a Super Bowl winning roster.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 3

Ranking Every Clemson Transfer Acquisition of the Offseason

The Clemson Tigers had their first eventful offseason in the transfer portal this past month, landing nine new signees ranging from the SEC to FCS. About two weeks ago, we put together a top-five ranking of the Tigers' transfer portal class.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 3

Winners and Losers From Clemson's Transfer Portal Efforts

The Clemson Tigers entered new territory in the transfer portal this offseason. Head coach Dabo Swinney was busier than ever in January, adding ten transfers

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / February 3

Watch: Pitt vs. Clemson Full Game Replay | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 3

How New NCAA Jersey Patches Could Affect Clemson Athletics

On Friday, Jan. 23, the NCAA voted in favor of the addition of up to two, four-inch patches on uniforms in regular-season games across all collegiate sports.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 2

Clemson’s Kohn Decided to ‘Stay the Course’

CLEMSON – Hannah Kohn came into her coach’s office with a prepared message Saturday afternoon. She sat down on a familiar beige couch across from Shawn Poppie, her coach of three years, facing a memorabilia wall behind his desk lined with both pocket and jumbo-sized photos of their time together at the University of Chattanooga at Tennessee.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 2

4-Star DE Locks In Official Visit

A Florida defensive end has locked in plans to be at Clemson’s big official visit weekend. Four-star Santana Harvey (Lakeland, FL) has announced his intentions to be at the event held on the final weekend of May (29-31).

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 2

Ferrelli Departure Leads to Questions at Linebacker

For a very short time, it appeared as if Clemson was set at linebacker for 2026. The Tigers signed ACC standout Luke Ferrelli from the portal to presumably start at WILL alongside Sammy Brown.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 2

Some Big ACC News

Some big news from around the ACC came on Monday. A longtime college football coach, and most recently ACC coordinator, is hanging up his whistle. Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement from coaching on Monday.