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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

MLB News / Mike Farrell Sports / April 7

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.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 5

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.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / April 5

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.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / April 5

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 Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 25

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.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / March 24

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)

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 11

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.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / March 11

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 Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 15

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.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / February 14

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

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / February 5

Clemson announces jersey numbers for latest football additions

Clemson announced the jersey numbers for its signees ahead of spring practice starting later this month. On offense, running back Gideon Davidson is the No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 20

Latest Addition Shows Clemson Can Compete in Transfer Portal

When portal receiver Tristan Smith announced a commitment to Clemson on Monday, it was a move that sent shockwaves throughout the college football world.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 19

Swinney on Transfer Tristan Smith: 'We Really Weren't Looking' for WR

CLEMSON – Earlier this week, Dabo Swinney did something many thought he’d never do. Since the inception of the transfer portal, Swinney has been chastised for his reluctance to utilize a tool every other coach across the country was tapping into.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 18

Clemson Officially Announces Signing of Portal WR

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 Tigers News / TigerNet / December 18

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 News / The Clemson Insider / December 18

Latest on Portal Target Will Heldt

Earlier this week Clemson made a huge splash in the transfer portal when wide receiver Tristan Smith made a commitment to the Tigers. While Dabo Swinney has taken a couple of backup quarterbacks in the past, Smith is the first player Clemson has landed from the portal that is expected to make an impact on the field.

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 Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 16

Clemson Takes Portal WR

The Clemson football program is adding this portal wide receiver. Dabo Swinney’s team has picked up a transfer portal commitment, as Southeast Missouri State transfer wide receiver Tristan Smith announced his commitment to the Tigers on Monday night via social media.