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No. 25 Tigers top Jayhawks to grab first 2025 win, split day
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The No. 25/RV Clemson Tigers (1-1) were powered by home runs on opening day, hitting three over the course of two games. Clemson finished the day with a split decision after dropping the first game to Ole Miss, 3-2, before taking game two against Kansas, 4-3. At the plate, Clemson finished the day with 10 hits – five in each game. Freshman Macey Cintron made her collegiate debut with a two-run homer in her first plate appearance.
ESPN analyst likes the over on Clemson's win total, as potential 'Natty or bust' team
The Vegas regular-season win totals were set at 9.5 for Clemson's Tigers in 2025, and one ESPN analyst is all over that. ESPN's Greg McElroy explained why on his podcast this week. "The team I feel best about now going over their season win total (is) probably the Clemson Tigers," McElroy said. "I'm just going to tell you right now -- their first game of the season is against LSU. Very difficult game in the non-conference.
Ole Miss edges Clemson in season opener
No. 25 Clemson softball got off to a tough start Thursday in the Paradise Classic in Boca Raton, Florida, falling 3-2 to Ole Miss. Both teams’ first runs of the 2025 season came via the home run. Freshman Tigers designated hitter Macey Cintron got things started in the second inning with a two-run homer to left field in her first career at-bat.
Clemson hired former ACC offensive coordinator Lonnie Galloway to analyst staff
Clemson has added a veteran offensive coach to its staff. Longtime assistant coach Lonnie Galloway announced his presence on Clemson's staff Thursday as an offensive analyst, coming most recently from UNC. Galloway was the assistant head coach/passing game coordinator/WRs coach for UNC under Mack Brown this past season, but Brown's successor Bill Belichick announced Garrick McGee for the WR coach role recently in Chapel Hill.
Tom Allen had his front teeth knocked out and finished practice
CLEMSON – How intense is Tom Allen, Clemson’s new defensive coordinator? He once had his front teeth knocked out at the beginning of an Ole Miss practice and still finished the practice, even though it was difficult to blow his whistle. Allen met with Clemson fans in a group setting for the first time at Wednesday night’s 2025 Chick-fil-A Recruiting Wrap Up hosted by the Fort Hill Clemson Club.
DeAndre Hopkins having 'a dream come true' with Super Bowl chance
DeAndre Hopkins is getting his first shot at a Super Bowl ring in his 12th season as a pro. His Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in New Orleans' Superdome (6:30 p.m. ET/FOX), where Hopkins takes the biggest stage in sports.
2025 Clemson signee Makhi Williams-Lee receives honor
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Browns fans turn anger to Deshaun Watson, burn his jersey after Myles Garrett news
Deshaun Watson hasn't looked like the Deshaun Watson who would garner a $230 million contract in Cleveland. Coming off of a lengthy time away from the field and then injured, Watson has only played in 19 games, tossing 19 touchdowns to 12 interceptions with 3,365 passing yards over three years. Now, his 2025 season may not even happen after suffering a second Achilles tendon tear in a matter of months.
TV announcers for Clemson-Georgia
No. 14 Clemson will face off against No. 1 Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 31, at 12:00 pm ET on ABC. Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline reporter) will call the television broadcast. Georgia is currently a 13.5-point favorite against the Tigers.
'Attacking champions' Clemson set to open season with high expectations
Preseason expectations for Clemson men’s soccer are nothing short of back-to-back national championships. Although the Tigers have lost vital names such as Ousmane Sylla, Pape Mar Boye, Gael Gibert, Brandon Parrish and more, Clemson’s talent runs deep. Through the freshman, transfer, and returning players for the defending National Champions, the ACC coaches decided on a clear favorite this year.
Clemson football makes USA TODAY preseason Top 10
One national outlet is pretty high on Dabo Swinney's Tigers going into the season's start. USA TODAY's Paul Myerberg ranks all 134 FBS teams, and he slotted Clemson No. 8 overall in his preseason re-rank. That paces the ACC, and the ranking makeup used as a postseason projection would leave Florida State as the first team left out of a 12-team College Football Playoff field.
Clemson tight end says Tigers are not listening to the outside noise
CLEMSON - Redshirt freshman tight end Markus Dixon is right in the mix in the competition for the No. 2 spot at his position. Senior Jake Briningstool is clearly the top in the room but with him going into his final collegiate season, the battle for No. 2 right now is even more important. While everyone in the room wants to be the one behind Briningstool, they are also actively supporting each other. “The mentality that’s going on in the room right now, it’s just competition.
Sammy Brown, Nolan Hauser named to preseason true freshman All-America team
247Sports sees Clemson having two high-impact true freshmen this season. Five-star linebacker prospect Sammy Brown leads the youth movement for the Tigers on defense. "Sammy Brown isn't going to start for Clemson this year," 247Sports' Chris Hummer writes. "Those jobs belong to Barrett Carter and Wade Woodaz. But Brown, one of the true freaks of the 2024 class, is still positioned for a big role.
ESPN analyst sees 'concerning' element with Clemson defense, encouraging signs for Klubnik
ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy sees a "concerning" element with Clemson's defense and a potential bright spot on offense going into a matchup with No. 1 Georgia. McElroy's latest podcast reviewed some defensive concerns he had heard from the Clemson camp and their progress since then. "Based on what we’ve heard, is that the offensive line many times has had their way with the defense in the first two weeks of camp," McElroy said. "That’s not usually the case.
WATCH: Dabo Swinney interview during practice on ACC Network
The ACC Network Road Trip crew was at practice Monday checking out the talented Clemson squad. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney joined the show giving an update on how the Tigers have been preparing for their upcoming season. "We just started our game prep (UGA) yesterday," Swinney said.
ESPN appears on outside-looking in on first ESPN Playoff 'bubble watch'
Clemson football appeared on the outside-looking in with the first edition of a College Football Playoff 'bubble watch' for ESPN in the new 12-team era. Clemson is in the 'Next Four Out' for the exercise, listed behind LSU, Missouri, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Michigan, Kansas State and Oklahoma State among bubble-out teams. "The Tigers will go as quarterback Cade Klubnik goes, and he needs to improve if Clemson is going to return to postseason relevancy," Dinich said.
CBS Sports ranks Clemson's strength of schedule highly among ACC foes
We are under four weeks to a challenging start to what is a challenging schedule overall for the Tigers, says CBS Sports. Clemson opens with a likely preseason No. 1 Georgia in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 31 (noon/ABC). That's just part of a schedule ranked No. 2 in the ACC overall by CBS.
WATCH: Clemson DL interviews after practice
The second day of Fall camp is in the books for the Clemson football team. Clemson defensive linemen Peter Woods, Payton Page, DeMonte Capehart and Tre Williams talked to the media Friday night to update the latest news for Clemson. Check it out below: Unlock premium boards and exclusive features (e.g. ad-free) by upgrading your account today.
Clemson D-line putting in the work to be another elite group
Focus on what’s in front of you. The Clemson defensive line is shuffling pieces across its chess board once again. Tyler Davis and Ruke Orhorhoro are heading to the NFL, and the Tigers have suitable replacements. DeMonte Capehart and Tré Williams have been waiting for this moment and aim to make the most of it. Capehart, who has played 34 games at Clemson, burst onto the scene in the latter part of 2023.
4-star WR target Dillon Alfred commits to SEC school
Four-star Saraland, Alabama wide receiver Dillon Alfred committed to Ole Miss over Clemson on Friday. Alfred was previously committed to Ole Miss up to June 24, when he announced on the same day a decommitment and a Clemson offer. He had visited Clemson and been to Dabo Swinney Camp while still pledged to Ole Miss. He attended Clemson’s All-In Cookout last week, but he also revealed last week that he was also attending an Ole Miss recruiting event over the weekend.
Breaking: Clemson lands 4-star athlete Shavar Young Jr.
Four-star 2026 Knoxville, Tennessee athlete Shavar Young Jr. announced a commitment to Clemson on Friday. Young is rated as high as a 4-star on Rivals (No. 141 overall/No. 10 athlete). He announced a Clemson offer on June 4. His other offers included Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Texas A&M among more more Power programs. Young joins quarterback Tait Reynolds in the Clemson class.
Friday Practice Insider: Eason's passions turns up the heat on veterans, freshmen alike
CLEMSON – The honeymoon phase of August camp is over, and it didn’t last long. Thursday’s practice was spirited, and head coach Dabo Swinney was in the middle of everything, but things looked even more intense Friday, from Swinney to special teams coaches to position coaches. The message was clear – either move fast or get left behind. The consistent talking points of the Clemson roster have been centered on playoff readiness and sticking to the details.
Clemson's football freshman jersey numbers released
ClemsonTigers.com recently updated the football jersey numbers for freshmen, which includes the latest summer enrollees. That group is: Summer Enrollees No. Name Pos. Ht Wght Hometown 31 Rob Billings S 6-2 190 Fr. Marietta, Ga. 6 Tyler Brown WR 5-11 170 Fr. Greenville, S.C. 84 Markus Dixon TE 6-5 225 Fr. Philadelphia, Pa. 21 Jarvis Green RB 5-11 185 Fr. Irmo, S.C. 15 Ronan Hanafin WR 6-3 205 Fr. Burlington, Mass. 26 Jay Haynes RB 6-0 185 Fr. Roanoke, Ala. 99 A.J. Hoffler DL 6-5 235 Fr. Stuart, Fla.
ESPN analyst, former NFL personnel director says Trevor Lawrence and Jaguars are "going to explode"
The hype is growing for Trevor Lawrence as he goes into his third season as a pro. ESPN analyst and former NFL personnel director Louis Riddick recently told the Rich Eisen show that the Jacksonville Jaguars are a team to watch this season.
Clemson position group ranked in Top 10 nationally by 247Sports
247Sports examined the most talented position groups in the nation and one Clemson defensive group made the Top 10. That is Clemson's talented linebacker group, anchored by a pair of projected first-round selections in Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Barrett Carter, which 247sports ranked the No. 7 overall position group in the nation. "You're not going to find a team with two multi-faceted linebackers at the heightened skill level the Tigers possess.
All-American former Tiger Billy Amick commits to SEC school
Former Clemson All-American Billy Amick is headed to one of the last schools he faced as a Tiger. Amick announced a commitment to Tennessee on Thursday. He was reported to enter the transfer portal back on June 16. "Excited for what is next! Go vols!" Amick said on Twitter. Amick and the Tigers fell to Tennessee in extra innings in the NCAA Tournament regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, before the Vols went on to win the regional and eventually make the College World Series.
More on Clemson lineman target: 'He understands that life is bigger than football'
Big-time offensive line prospect Fletcher Westphal is set to make his college decision, and his top five suitors are anxiously awaiting his choice. But what is it that sets Westphal apart? We asked his head coach. A 4-star 2024 offensive tackle out of Leesburg (VA) Tuscarora, Westphal (6-8, 335) is ready to decide where he will play college football and plans to commit on July 10. The talented offensive tackle is expected to pick among Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, and Arkansas.
HSXtra Inside Slant: With Northern Guilford's C.J. Freeman and coach Johnny Roscoe
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