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Friends to Family: Top 2028 OL target talks impact of Clemson recruitment
Friends to family. Brendan Hall, the son of former Tiger offensive lineman Les Hall, has seen it all in his recruitment, being courted by programs like Tennessee, USC, Clemson, and many more. It's the impact of a select few that has made all the difference to him. Clemson is right there at the top. Hall, a 2028 three-star tackle, continues to shoot up recruiting boards, taking a countrywide tour of his top options as fall visits have raged on for months.
Clemson's defensive front has been great lately. The new pieces could make it even better
It has been a great three weeks if you are a Clemson pass rusher. The Tigers' most notable improvement since a dreadful evening in Baton Rouge has been the emergence of a front that's now ranked 14th in the country in total sacks, having 13 in the last three weeks. The present product has been pretty stellar. What about the pieces coming in? Clemson's 2027 class has several exciting pieces that fans have been getting to know for the last several months.
Report: Clemson staffer being targeted for FCS head coaching gig
Fuman is reportedly eyeing a Clemson staffer to fill a role that will be vacant soon. FootballScoop is reporting that the Paladins are targeting volunteer defensive assistant Mike Houston, who is in his second year with the Tigers, to become the program's next head coach once Clay Hendrix steps down at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Houston's college head coaching career started at Lenoir-Rhyne (NC), where he led the Bears to Division II Playoff success.
Brad Brownell on Clemson's clear and present flaw through three games
CLEMSON - Brad Brownell hasn't held back when expressing his frustration with the defensive product. Three games in, that frustration might bleed into concern. Clemson is 3-0 and has handled inferior competition in its first three matchups. Still, each game has shown that the Tigers have a serious flaw on defense. Stetson and American were mostly uncomfortable. North Dakota put Littlejohn Coliseum's blood pressure into unhealthy spots.
Dabo Swinney isn't taking a two-win GT team lightly, says Tigers need their best game
CLEMSON - Not a team to take lightly. Georgia Tech may be 2-7, but if you ask Dabo Swinney, Clemson has to be ready for battle. The Yellow Jackets, which competed for a spot in the ACC Championship last fall, are having a season unlike any other with Brent Key at the helm. Under Key, the team's worst regular-season finish was 7-6, with his 4-4 record coming during a year when he took over halfway through the season in 2022.
Live from Clemson: Dabo Swinney, select players preview Georgia Tech
Dabo Swinney is set to preview Georgia Tech. Live from Clemson: Dabo Swinney, select players preview Georgia Tech CLEMSON - Back in the Valley. Dabo Swinney is set to speak with the media at 11:00 to preview Georgia Tech. The following players are set to speak as well: Amare Adams Grant Wise Stay tuned for updates.
Early-season Survival: Clemson avoids costly upset, sneaking past North Dakota
CLEMSON - Early-season survival. Clemson (3-0) got all it could handle from North Dakota (1-2), skating on the thin ice of an upset bid. Liutauras Lelevicius and Chase Thompson kept Clemson's winning streak intact. The pair combined for 42 points, preventing a potentially costly loss on the Tigers' home floor as they held North Dakota to 92-77. Clemson outscored North Dakota 27-16 in the final seven minutes, getting just enough to stay unbeaten on the year.
Live from Littlejohn: Clemson vs. North Dakota
Clemson takes on North Dakota at 7:00 p.m. Live from Littlejohn: Clemson vs. North Dakota CLEMSON - Back to hoops. Clemson (2-0) takes on North Dakota (1-1) at 7:00 p.m. on the ACC Network. The Tigers are aiming for a 3-0 start and will try to do so with Harris Reynolds returning to the lineup, who missed the American game with a lower-body injury. Stay tuned for updates.
Podcast: What to make of Clemson's ugly win over Syracuse
Clemson’s formula for wins is clear at this point. How does it set up the rest of the regular season? The Tigers are now 6-3 following an 18-13 win over the Orange, and timely defense paired with Nolan Hauser’s career year certainly paved the way. In this edition of “The Aftermath,” the Orange Crush crew breaks down their thoughts from Saturday’s game, and much more.
Clemson guard likely to return from injury against North Dakota
Brad Brownell is expecting good news on the injury front. Freshman guard Harris Reynolds, who was dealing with a lower-body injury that kept him out of Clemson's matchup with American, is expected to return to the floor Monday night for the Tigers' clash with North Dakota, per college basketball insider Jon Rothstein via Brad Brownell. Here was what Brownell said about Reynolds on Friday night: "I don't think it's anything serious," Brownell said of the injury.
Jarvis Green's dreams turned to reality in first start
SYRACUSE - Dreams to reality. Jarvis Green has been a Clemson fan his entire life. It has also been his lifelong dream to one day play football for the Tigers and represent the Paw he grew up admiring. On Saturday, he made his first start for the team, and Clemson picked up the win thanks to his contributions. Green's moment to shine has been years in the making. He's battled injuries, hoping that one day, his opportunity to prove himself would come.
Dabo Swinney says Clemson was 'far from perfect,' but he's proud of gutsy win
CLEMSON - To have a great year, you gotta grind out a close one. Dabo Swinney feels like Clemson did just that on Saturday, finding a way to win an ugly 18-13 road clash with Syracuse. If there was a way for the Tigers' head coach to sum up the game in the briefest way he knows how, it would be that his squad simply found a way. "Really proud of our team, just always a tough place to go win," Swinney said. "And just really proud of them for finding a way to win.
Reynolds remembers watching last year's Syracuse loss. He set out to avenge it
SYRACUSE, NY - Tait Reynolds remembers taking in last fall's Syracuse game. Just being a pledge at the time for Clemson's 2026 class, all he could do was watch as the Tigers fell to 1-3 in what Dabo Swinney characterized as an embarrassing loss, 34-21. Heading into a road trip back to Upstate New York, Swinney certainly wanted to remind his team of how last year's loss went down. They needed only one reminder of last fall's debacle, and the team quickly got to work.
Final Grades: Clemson wins three-point contest in ugly victory over Syracuse
SYRACUSE, NY - Clemson (6-3, 4-2 ACC) didn't travel to Syracuse (4-5, 2-5 ACC) for a basketball game, but it certainly won today's three-point contest. Nolan Hauser's four makes and a scoop-and-score were just enough to get past the Orange, moving the Tigers' win streak to two in an ugly 18-13 victory. What were today's final marks? Let's get into it. Offense: D There are times when this offense gives you something. Most of the time, however, this unit can't give you anything.
Halftime Analysis: Clemson leads Syracuse in a field-goal-laden slugfest
SYRACUSE, NY - A Syracuse slugfest. Points have come few and far between in the JMA Wireless Dome, as Clemson leads Syracuse 9-6 heading into the halftime break. Yards have been aplenty. Points have been a different story. What did we learn in this ACC clash? Let's dive into it. Player of the half: Bryant Wesco has been tough to guard today. On the boundary for the Tigers, the veteran wideout has produced four catches for 91 yards, becoming Tait Reynolds' top option in the first half.
Brownell on Buckner's "championship" finish, NCAA Tournament-like American test
CLEMSON - A game that prepares you for March. Brad Brownell knew what type of matchup his team was getting into. Clemson, which got past American in an 83-72 victory Friday night, got the Eagles' greatest test to remain unbeaten this season. American, which is picked to finish first in the Patriot League, shot the lights out from deep in Littlejohn and challenged Clemson's fortitude early in the year.
Buckner Blitz: Clemson gets past American with Buckner's career night
CLEMSON - The Buckner blitz. Brad Brownell has said for weeks that the team needs to improve on defense in the second half. A few stops on that end, and a career evening from Ace Buckner were just enough to get past a feisty American squad, staying unbeaten on the young season with an 82-73 victory over the Eagles. Fresh off an opener against Cincinnati that was a two-point game at halftime, the visiting Eagles provided quite the challenge from the opening tip.
Podcast: Can Tigers keep their winning ways rolling against Syracuse?
Clemson travels to Syracuse with some momentum. How do the Tigers keep their winning ways rolling against the Orange? In a fun crossover, the Orange Crush crew welcomed former Clemson reporter Toby Corriston to the show. Corriston is now in the Newhouse graduate program and brings a unique perspective of someone who’s covered the Tigers for years, but now brings a Syracuse lens to the mix. We talk matchups, predictions, and some keys to the game on both sides.
New Clemson pledge committed on the spot following offer
Noah Hardy picked up the phone. The caller ID read Dabo Swinney. Swinney had good news. Clemson was offering the in-state kicker. Hardy, who had previously received interest from programs such as Georgia State and Liberty, accepted an offer that made his next decision easy. Swinney offered, and Hardy committed on the spot. Hardy became Clemson's 25th commitment in a class ranked among the top 15 by most outlets, and once he was offered a spot in that class, he didn't hesitate.
Dabo Swinney on one of Clemson's most improved units, Tait Reynolds' added poise
More poise under center and one unit with plenty of momentum. Dabo Swinney updated the latest on Wednesday evening before Clemson's road trip to Syracuse gets underway, ranging from Cole Turner's status to Tait Reynolds' poise. Here's what we learned.
Reynolds has been thrown into the fire before, and it's made a difference for Tigers
CLEMSON - Tait Reynolds is used to being thrown into the fire. Before Reynolds was a standout high school quarterback, he was a freshman lining up at cornerback. His first assignment: Current Ravens wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane, who went for eight grabs and 153 yards that night. Reynolds was quickly thrown in at quarterback by halftime. To this day, he won't profess that he locked down someone destined for the NFL at the time, but it is a fascinating footnote in his football journey.
Former Clemson coach picks up first win at Eastern Michigan
Billy Donlon's debut went very well. The college basketball season tipped off on Monday, and that included the debut of Donlon's tenure as the head coach at Eastern Michigan. Donlon, who served as the Tigers' associate head coach for four seasons, led the Eagles to a 71-70 victory over Coastal Carolina on Monday evening. Eastern Michigan travels to Cincinnati on Friday to take on the Xavier Muskateers in an effort to make it two in a row.
Mike Reed has lofty standards, but it's tough for him not to be pleased with Hampton
CLEMSON - The Clemson secondary has been regarded as the most improved unit since 2025. When asked about the unit's growth, Mike Reed opted to hold his judgment until the season is over. That's just how he's been wired. "I'm not satisfied; that's just me," Reed said. "This is what I do, this is what I was bred. And so for me, it ain't finished, all right, it ain't gonna never be finished. So I'm not satisfied where I'm at right now, because one pass is too many.
Live from Clemson: Dabo Swinney, Mike Reed preview Syracuse
Dabo Swinney, Mike Reed, and the following players are set to preview Syracuse:
While pleased with opening win, Brownell hopes for better Clemson defensive showing ahead
CLEMSON - Clemson is still searching for answers on defense. The Tigers' preseason exhibitions showed a mix of halves, with defensive success often translating into a sloppier second half. That story remained the same in Clemson's 85-72 opener over Stetson, with the Hatters only scoring 24 points in the first half. The second half saw a doubling of that total, with the Tigers having to fight for the full 40 minutes to stave off a pesky ASUN squad.
Clemson 'Aces' first assignment of the season, rolling past Stetson in opener
CLEMSON - Acing the opener. Clemson entered the season opener hoping to get off on the right foot. Led by Ace Buckner's career-high 20 points, the Tigers picked up their first win of the season with an 85-72 victory over Stetson, taking care of business on their home floor. The final score suggested a dominant effort, but Clemson first had to shake off some season-opening rust in the first minutes of action.
Live from Littlejohn: Clemson vs. Stetson live updates
CLEMSON - Basketball is back. Clemson takes on Stetson in the season opener, set to tip off at 7:00 p.m. on the ACC Network Extra. The Tigers are coming off another appearance in the Big Dance, going 24-11 (12-6) in the 2025-26 season, earning a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Brad Brownell is looking to guide Clemson to a fourth straight appearance in the postseason, with that run beginning tonight. Stay tuned for updates. Unlock premium boards and exclusive features (e.g. ad-free)! Upgrade Now!
Full Circle: Jerome Carter's career evening against FSU was personal
TALLAHASSEE - Jerome Carter III remembers his official visit to Clemson, and his father sitting down with Dabo Swinney. Instead of the conversation drifting to his fit with the Tigers, both recalled a memory from when they shared the field decades ago. In 2003, Jerome Carter II was a defensive back for Florida State. Swinney was a receivers coach at Clemson. The Tigers took that game 26-10, and plenty of friendly trash talk was certainly had.
Clemson's offense comes to life to roll past Radford in season opener
CLEMSON - Despite Halloween being a weekend event, Clemson faced a season-opening scare. Mackenzie Nelson's 16 points ensured that fright was only temporary. Clemson (1-0) and Radford (0-1) entered halftime tied at 27. One offense came out of the locker room with its hair on fire. The Tigers shot 48.4 percent from the floor in the second half, having enough to get past the Highlanders, 68-47. Shawn Poppie's preseason message was simple: Play with a different pace.
Clemson commit named Mr. Football finalist, top pledges react to FSU win
Clemson and Florida State's rivalry still matters. Just ask the several social media soundbites from Clemson's top commits. It's the weekend whiparound, and there's some ground to cover from what we missed while on the road in Tallahassee. Postseason awards are being finalized, the high school playoffs are coming into focus, and plenty more. Let's get to some of the notable news. A rivalry that matters: Dabo Swinney said last Tuesday that when Clemson and Florida State meet, the records don't matter.
Podcast: What Clemson proved in Tait Reynolds' career game over FSU
Clemson has some momentum, and it’s thanks to a career play from the Tigers’ freshman quarterback. Tait Reynolds had his best moment in his young career to help Clemson escape Tallahassee with a 36-24 victory over Florida State. What does it mean moving forward? The Orange Crush crew breaks down what this game means for Reynolds’ career, Nolan Hauser’s Lou Groza candidacy, and the challenge of traveling to Syracuse this Saturday.
What does the win over FSU mean for Clemson? Players weigh in on momentum
CLEMSON - What a difference a week makes. Inside the crowded media room at Clemson last Saturday, a grim disappointment over a game that slipped away defined the tenor of the players in the room. One week later in Tallahassee, those same players had a pep in their step when it came to conversation. Clemson emerged from Doak Campbell Stadium triumphant, and many on the roster believe this type of win can help galvanize a strong finish to the end of the season.
How a late-night challenge from Chad Morris sparked Tait Reynolds' career moment
CLEMSON - Tait Reynolds' phone rang late at night. The caller ID read Chad Morris. "Hey, what are you doing?" Morris asked. Reynolds, who was getting ready to go to sleep, was a little confused as to why his offensive coordinator was calling him so late. Turns out, Morris was deep in film study, watching Reynolds' high school highlights. "Why don't you run like this in the game?" Morris asked his quarterback.
Final Grades: Clemson offense, Reynolds has enough life to get past FSU
TALLAHASSEE, FL - Halloween is a night for fear and fright. Clemson (5-3, 3-2 ACC) fans felt that fear as Florida State (3-5, 1-4 ACC) began a comeback. Tait Reynolds put on his Superman costume. The freshman quarterback turned on the juice for a 79-yard touchdown and gave the Tigers enough to roll past Florida State, 36-24. What were Clemson's final marks on Halloween night? Let's find out. Offense: B- Things looked dicey in Tallahassee. Tait Reynolds called game.
Analysis: It's alive! Clemson's offense comes to life for halftime lead over FSU
TALLAHASSEE, FL - It's alive! That can be said about Frankenstein's monster, and about Clemson's offense tonight. The unit has found some life in Tallahassee, taking a 23-10 lead over the Seminoles heading into the half. What did we learn after 30 minutes of action? Grab some candy and let's find out. Player of the half: A pick and a sack. Those were the career firsts for Jerome Carter tonight in the first half.
2027 specialist commits to Clemson
Clemson's 2027 class has added another piece. In-state kicker Noah Hardy of Fort Mill (SC) has committed to Clemson, with the 2027 class now at 25 commitments. Hardy, who kicked a career-long 54-yard field goal for Fort Mill in his junior year, was reportedly receiving interest from Georgia State, Liberty, and other programs.
Dabo Swinney is open to this change on offense heading into the FSU game
CLEMSON - Every detail of Clemson's offense is under scrutiny. Heading into a rivalry clash with Florida State, there is one area where Dabo Swinney is opening the door to possible changes this weekend. Despite Gideon Davidson's 14 carries for 62 yards against Virginia Tech, C.J. Spiller pulled him multiple times in the fourth quarter, with Swinney believing his young tailback played his "worst game" of the season for the Tigers.
5-star Clemson commit set to be honored by Navy All-American Bowl
The most prestigious high school all-star game is personally traveling to honor one of its top prospects. 2027 five-star Clemson commit Jamarin Simmons, who has been ruled out for the rest of the year with a lower-body injury, will be honored on Friday night by the Navy All-American Bowl. Simmons was one of the top high school prospects invited to participate in this event, and although he can't play, he will still be recognized in front of friends and family back home.
Podcast: Can Clemson fix its offensive issues against Florida State?
Is Clemson capable of turning it around on offense in Tallahassee? Past results suggest change won’t be immediate, but what needs to happen for the right steps to be taken? Grayson Mann welcomes Faxon Childress of 105.5 The Roar to answer these questions on this episode of the Orange Crush Podcast. The pair tie a bow on the Virginia Tech loss, break down the top storylines of CFB, and much more.
Brownell: Defense needs improvement, still figuring out identity as preseason concludes
CLEMSON - Exhibitions sometimes don't provide much information. Brad Brownell feels he's gathered vital data before the season begins, especially on defense. Clemson's defense hasn't lived up to expectations just yet, especially in the second half. Against Presbyterian, the Tigers surrendered 40 points. Facing Georgia, the total was 46 points. What is the core issue? Clemson's roster this season consists of veteran talent, but that experience isn't with this program.
Virginia lineman says Clemson is a top contender following gameday visit
There's nothing quite like your first game in the Valley. For three-star OL Daven Reed of Roanoke (VA), that first opportunity was against Virginia Tech, a team he's plenty familiar with. Reed, who was last on campus for Dabo Swinney's High School Camp in June, has been making the rounds with visits this fall, and Clemson was his latest stop. Death Valley did not disappoint. “It was electric,” Reed said. “You can really tell that it’s a football school.
What we learned in Clemson's exhibition with Presbyterian
CLEMSON - One final dress rehearsal. Clemson took the court one last time before the start of the season, welcoming Presbyterian to Littlejohn for a Wednesday evening scrimmage. The Tigers played two exhibitions this fall, and while Friday's win over Georgia had the blood pressure rising with something representing March, Wednesday's victory met less resistance. Led by Ace Buckner's 21 points, Clemson had enough to beat Presbyterian, closing its final exhibition with an 84-70 win.
Clemson offers 2027 in-state specialist
Clemson's 2027 class may not be done yet. The Tigers have offered 2027 kicker Noah Hardy of Fort Mill (SC), making him the second specialist to receive an offer from the Tigers in the 2027 class. The first specialist is punter Michael Brandin Gallaway, who committed to Clemson in the summer. Hardy, who kicked a career-long 54-yard field goal for Fort Mill in his junior year, was reportedly receiving interest from Georgia State, Liberty, and other programs.
Wednesday notes: Swinney on Amare Adams' jump, improved OL play & more
CLEMSON - Dabo Swinney touched on a variety of topics in his brief availability with the media on Wednesday evening. He touched on the offensive line's growth, Amare Adams' jump, and more. Let's jump into what we learned. On Clemson's improved offensive line play: Clemson's offensive line to open the year was a little bit of musical chairs with the rotation. For the last two games, at least, there's been some continuity.
New family, new legacy: Brown-Shuler on Clemson, path back to football after cancer battle
CLEMSON - The last time Hevin Brown-Shuler stepped into the Smart Family Media Center, he made a promise. He would play football again. Months later, the ringing of the bell signified that his return to the gridiron was a matter of when, not if. Brown-Shuler's fight with Hodgkin Lymphoma came to an end last week, with the end of his chemotherapy treatment coming last Thursday, surrounded by friends, family, and Dabo Swinney.
Clemson makes strong impression on fast rising 2028 Alabama WR
Clemson left this weekend making a considerable impression on a fast-rising receiver from Alabama. 2028 three-star pass catcher Barrett Price of Spain Park (AL) was in town this weekend for his first game-day visit, checking out Clemson's primetime clash with Virginia Tech. Price, who holds significant interest from Florida, Tennessee, SMU, and other top programs, wanted to make sure he returned to Tigertown this fall.
Clemson rookie named as team's best offseason addition
The Blake Miller experiment in Detroit is paying off. ESPN produced an article featuring the best offseason addition for each franchise, and Miller was tabbed as the Lions' best pickup. Miller, drafted No. 17 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, has played in five games so far, and has not given up a sack yet in his young career. Here's what ESPN writer Eric Woodyard wrote on Miller: "Detroit drafted Miller as the No. 17 pick to be a Day 1 starter, and the 22-year-old has lived up to the hype.
Throw the records out: Clemson-FSU rivalry takes on different meaning
CLEMSON - Toss the records out when Clemson and Florida State get ready for battle. The Tigers travel down to Tallahassee for another primetime bout this season, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. on the ACC Network Saturday. If you ask Swinney, the records don't tell the full story for the 3-4 Seminoles. Florida State, which had an open date last weekend, last faced Miami in an overtime battle and fell 43-35. Additionally, Mike Norvell's 2026 squad has had close bouts with Alabama and SMU.
Clemson guard out for year with season-ending injury
Shawn Poppie has announced that the Tigers will be without a key tournament piece from last year. Guard Taylor Johnson-Matthews, who averaged 9.4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game during the 2025-26 season, will miss this year with a lower leg injury. Poppie said Johnson-Matthews was still fighting for eligibility, like Mia Moore, but will now miss the entire year. She will remain with the team during recovery.
Swinney believes Clemson's issues on offense aren't complicated: It's all execution
CLEMSON - Dabo Swinney stopped for a second when rehashing the offense's issues. "I know I sound like a broken record," Swinney said jokingly. In his eyes, football isn't a complicated sport. At least, it doesn't have to be. "Football's not complicated. It really isn't," Swinney said. "It's really a simple game, if you really understand it, it's a simple game.
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