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Swinney's Postgame Report: Clemson 28, UNC 20
CLEMSON — The Clemson Tigers wouldn’t be denied Saturday in Death Valley as they defeated North Carolina 28-20 to earn their first ACC win of the season. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney went in-depth on the win, quarterback Tait Reynold’s play, another weather delay, finding a running game and much more. VIDEO
Clemson Defender Suspended from Team
Clemson is losing a member of its defensive tackle room indefinitely. Senior defensive tackle Vic Burley has been suspended after an arrest for disorderly conduct. Head coach Dabo Swinney released the following statement. “Earlier today, I was made aware of defensive tackle Vic Burley’s arrest by the Clemson University Police Department for disorderly conduct early Saturday morning. I have made the decision to suspend Vic from our football team indefinitely.
Clemson Adds Transfer Portal Pitcher – The Clemson Insider
Clemson picked up a commitment Sunday from the Transfer Portal. Bryant Pitcher Landon White announced he has committed to the Tigers. White was injured in 2026 and only pitched in three games. In 2025 he was 2-2 with a 6.5 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 18 innings.
The geopolitics of stablecoins
Author(s): Jón Danielsson | London School of Economics Robert Macrae | London School of Economics Keywords: Stablecoins , geopolitics , payment system , dollar dominance JEL Codes: D47 , E26 , E42 The views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the institutions the author is affiliated with. Aldasoro, I, J Frost and H Ito (2026), “The impact of stablecoins on the international monetary and financial system”, SSRN Working Paper, March.
Clemson Gets DT Commitment
Clemson landed a commitment from an in-state defensive tackle on Saturday. Dutch Fork’s Jaden Wuerth has committed to the Tigers while visiting for the Spring Elite Day. He picked up an offer from Clemson in January after getting a visit from assistant Nick Eason, then returned for the Elite Retreat in March. As a junior, Wuerth totaled 62 tackles with 18 tackles for loss in helping the Silver Foxes to another state title. He also had 14 sacks and three forced fumbles.
Lukus Posts Impressive 40 Time at Clemson Pro Day
CLEMSON – Clemson held its annual Pro Day on Thursday, which gave players an opportunity to perform for representatives from all NFL teams. One player who put up some impressive numbers was Jeadyn Lukus. Unofficially, Lukus ran a 4.39 and 4.38 in his two 40-yard times. Earlier in the event, Lukus posted an 11.7 broad jump. That was 4 inches higher than the best at this year’s NFL combine. Lukus battled injury for much of his four-year career with the Tigers.
Clemson Loses Key Defender to Portal – The Clemson Insider
The portal window is now officially open and the Tigers have lost a player that they had counted on to be a major part of next year’s defense. Defensive tackle Stephiylan Green is heading to the portal. Green was sidelined with an injury for some of the 2025 season but finished with 18 tackles and 2.5 sacks. He showed flashes of dominance when he was healthy.
Thursday Clemson Coaching Update
CLEMSON — Clemson will find out where it will be bowling in 2025 on Sunday, when ESPN announces the College Football Playoff field and the bowl pairings for the 2025 College Football Bowl Season. However, there is a lot going on inside the Clemson Football program behind the scenes. As The Clemson Insider reported on Wednesday, former senior offensive assistant coach John Grass was going to be named the next head coach at Samford University.
Wednesday Night Clemson Coaching Changes Update
CLEMSON — With the early signing day completed, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney will now turn his attention to other needs. Of course, one of those needs will be with his coaching staff. Through sourcing, The Clemson Insider has learned that the Tigers’ search for a new offensive coordinator has begun. As we reported earlier this week, current offensive coordinator Garrett Riley will not return for the 2026 season.
Latest Information on Potential Changes to Clemson Coaching Staff
CLEMSON — Clemson closed out the regular season with a big win against rival South Carolina. The Tigers controlled the game from the start and then put it away in the fourth quarter. There is no doubt, it is always good when Clemson beats the Gamecocks. The win closed out a strong finish to the regular season, as the Tigers won their last four games. It marks the first time in the history of the Clemson program that the Tigers started a season 1-3 and found away to still win seven games.
Regardless of Clemson-Carolina Outcome, Changes Still Coming
CLEMSON — There is no doubt this week’s game against rival South Carolina is huge for the Clemson Tigers. The Tigers are looking to earn back bragging rights for the next year in the Palmetto State, as well as regain its 30-year stranglehold on the rivalry. Currently, Clemson owns a 73-44-4 mark in the all-time series, including an 18-6 record at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia since 1977.
Former Tiger, Current NFL Player Doesn’t Hold Back – The Clemson Insider
A former Clemson standout had plenty to say during and after the Tigers’ 35-24 loss to SMU on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Former Tiger defensive lineman DJ Reader, who currently plays for the Detroit Lions, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts on Clemson’s disappointing season. A longtime backup at defensive tackle, Reader found his way into the starting lineup as a senior en route to a lengthy NFL career.
Watch Clemson Arrive at Kenan Memorial Stadium – The Clemson Insider
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Clemson Tigers (1-3, 0-2 ACC) have arrived at Kenan Memorial Stadium for their battle with the North Carolina Tar Heels (2-2, 0-0). Kickoff is set for noon on ESPN. Watch the Tigers arrive at Kenan Memorial Stadium: VIDEO
Update Following Clemson’s Emergency Board Meeting – The Clemson Insider
The Clemson board of trustees held an emergency meeting for over 3 hours Monday afternoon. Following the meeting there was no release from the University. Board Chairperson Kim Wilkerson commented from a prepared statement at the conclusion of the meeting.
Klubnik Was Pissed Off – The Clemson Insider
Cade Klubnik met with the media on Wednesday. The Tigers’ QB1 said he was pissed off after the game, but reflected back on last season after Clemson lost the opener. “I was pissed off after the game. I was upset and it took me a few days to really bounce back from it because of the way I played. But I remember last year and I remember losing week one.
Swinney Wants Clemson Fans to ‘bring that juice’ – The Clemson Insider
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney had a message for fans during his weekly radio show Monday night. Swinney knows Death Valley will be rocking as he has seen many times during his 23 years coaching the Tigers in the Valley. “I am excited for our fans,” Swinney said Monday night. “I know it is going to be Death Valley at its best Saturday night. I can’t wait. I have been a part of a lot of great ones. It is my 23rd year in the Valley. I have seen a lot of great, great, great, great moments in the Valley.
Swinney on Player that Flashed in Scrimmage – The Clemson Insider
One of the questions many have following the scrimmages in the camp is which players flashed to head coach Dabo Swinney. A highly rated player coming out of high school that is still waiting to shine got Swinney’s attention on Saturday afternoon’s scrimmage in Death Valley. “One guy that flashed for me today was Burley,” Swinney said following the scrimmage. “He was a guy that had a couple of sacks.
Clemson Camp August 6 Gallery 2 – The Clemson Insider
CLEMSON – The Tigers practiced on Jervey Meadows Wednesday afternoon. The Clemson Insider was on hand for some of the action. Check out more pictures from the August 6 camp session in TCI’s Photo Gallery.
Camp Gallery August 6 – The Clemson Insider
CLEMSON – The Tigers moved camp to Jervey Meadows Wednesday as they practiced in full pads for the first time. The Clemson Insider was on hand for some of the action. Check out some great pictures from Wednesday’s camp session in Dawson Powers Photo Gallery.
Graham Neff Press Conference – The Clemson Insider
CLEMSON — Athletic Director Graham Neff met with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the state of athletics and much more. Neff discusses implementation of the House Settlement, NIL changes, Clemson Venture, outcome of the lawsuit against the ACC, facility upgrades and much more. Part 1 VIDEO Part 2 VIDEO Part 3 VIDEO Part 4 VIDEO Part 5 VIDEO
Woodaz, Brown on Butkus Award Watch List – The Clemson Insider
CHICAGO — (July 30, 2025) — The Butkus Foundation today released the preseason watch list for the 41st annual collegiate Butkus Award®, honoring the nation’s top linebacker. The 51-player list pays tribute to Dick Butkus’ iconic No. 51 jersey, worn during his Hall of Fame career as the most feared defender in football history.
BC Head Coach Asked About ACC’s Revenue Distribution Changes – The Clemson Insider
CHARLOTTE — The revenue distribution will be different going forward for the ACC with some teams gaining additional revenue and some teams taking a revenue hit. Boston College head coach Bill O’Brien was asked about how the changes might impact the Eagles.
ACC Football Kickoff Photo Gallery – The Clemson Insider
CHARLOTTE – The 2025 ACC Football Kickoff is a wrap and the final day saw a surge of media with national contender Clemson and North Carolina with new head coach Bill Belichick making appearances. Check out some pictures in TCI’s Photo Gallery.
ACC Football Kickoff: Swinney from the Podium – The Clemson Insider
CHARLOTTE — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney took the podium on Thursday at the 2025 ACC Football Kickoff. Watch Swinney’s press conference as he enters his 17th full season as head coach of the Tigers: VIDEO
Clemson Media Outing: Swinney's Press Conference Report
CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney met with the media on Tuesday afternoon to wrap up Clemson Football’s 2025 Media Outing. Watch Swinney go in-depth on his Tigers and discuss a wide range of topics: VIDEO
Cannarella Drafted in First Round – The Clemson Insider
Clemson center fielder Cam Cannarella was drafted in the first round of the 2025 MLB draft. Cannarella was drafted with the No. 43 pick by the Miami Marlins. Cannarella hit .353 with five homers, two triples, 22 doubles, 52 RBIs, 62 runs, a .479 on-base percentage and six steals in 61 games in 2025. In 11 career postseason games at home, Cannarella batted .455 with 20 RBIs and five home runs, while posting a near-flawless .989 fielding percentage.
Clemson Adds Transfer from SEC – The Clemson Insider
Clemson baseball has received a transfer commitment from the SEC. Former Georgia freshman Bryce Clavon announced his commitment on social media Saturday morning.
ACC Baseball Tournament: Clemson Postgame After Win over VT – The Clemson Insider
DURHAM, N.C. — Fifth-seeded Clemson knocked off No. 12 seed Virginia Tech 6-1 in the second round of the ACC Baseball Championship at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C., on Wednesday. The Tigers now advance to face off against No. 4 seed NC State in the quarterfinal round on Thursday at 7 p.m. Clemson head coach Erik Bakich, outfielder Dominic Listi and righthander Aidan Knaak met with the media following the win over the Hokies. Check out their postgame press conference below:
Clemson Dominates Pitt to Take Series – The Clemson Insider
Clemson dominated Pitt 11-2 Friday afternoon to win the series with the Panthers. Drew Titsworth had an outstanding start for the Tigers. Titsworth pitched six innings and only gave up five hits, two runs and two earned runs. Cannarella singled to start the game and then advanced to second on a wild pitch. Priest hit a sacrifice fly to score Cannarella and the Tigers led 1-0. In the second inning Crighton hit a leadoff single and then stole second. Gaffney bunted Crighton over to third.
Tuesday Morning Update Live From ACC Spring Meetings – The Clemson Insider
Amelia Island, Fla. – The Clemson Insider has live coverage of the ACC Spring Meetings as usual. The vibe is much different than the last few years. Robert and Will bring you the latest as of Tuesday morning. VIDEO
Bart Boatwright’s Photo Gallery – Clemson 3, Georgia 0 – The Clemson Insider
CLEMSON – The Tigers shutout Georgia 3-0 Tuesday night at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. Check out some great pictures from the win in Bart Boatwright’s Photo Gallery.
What They Are Saying: Recruits Rave About Visits – The Clemson Insider
This weekend, Clemson hosted a multitude of 2027 prospects and even some 2028 recruits for the Underclass Experience, which in previous years was known as the Spring Elite Day. The Tigers even brought in one of their top 2026 targets in four-star LB Joey O’Brien. Check out what some of the recruits had to say about the experience.
Clemson Announced as an Opponent for 2029 Football Season
CLEMSON — One of Clemson’s longtime foes announced it will be playing Clemson during the 2029 Football Season. Furman announced Monday morning it will be playing at Clemson on Nov. 17 of 2029. The Paladins announced the addition of four Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) opponents to future Paladin schedules. Besides Clemson, Furman will play Tennessee on Sept. 5, 2026, South Carolina on Sept. 4, 2027 and Florida on Sept. 2, 2028.
Future Opponent Announced for 2029 Football Season
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Clemson Loses Player to Transfer Portal
CLEMOSN — Clemson lost a player to the transfer portal Monday morning. The Clemson Insider has confirmed that forward Asa Thomas has entered his name into the transfer portal. Thomas is the first Clemson player to enter his name into the portal since the season came to an end last Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Thomas was redshirted this season. Clemson, Clemson basketball, Clemson Tigers, Basketball
Photo Gallery: Wednesday Providence Regional Pressers and Shoot Around
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Wednesday was press conference and shoot around day for the fifth-seeded Clemson Tigers, as they prepared for their first round NCAA Tournament game against No. 12 McNeese State. Check out some pictures from Wednesday’s Press Conferences and Shoot around in TCI’s Photo Gallery. Clemson basketball, NCAA Tournament, Providence Regional, Basketball, Galleries
Tigers Move Up in D1Baseball Rankings
CLEMSON — BJ Bailey is proving to be a valuable asset out of the Clemson bullpen. After missing all of last season with an injury, the left-handed reliever already has four appearances, which is the (…) One of the many new offers that Clemson handed out during the Elite Retreat went to Danny Odem. The three-star cornerback out of First Academy (Orlando, FL) announced the offer via social media. Odem is a (…) Clemson has handed out a new running back offer.
Monday Spring Practice Photo Gallery
Spring practice continues Monday for the Tigers. The media was able to watch part of the session. Check out some pictures from the second spring practice in Dawson Power’s Photo Gallery.
Sunday Morning Recap of Clemson at Shriners Children’s College Showdown
ARLINGTON – We continue our coverage of the Tigers as they open the season playing in the Shriners Children’s College Showdown. Clemson has taken down two top 25 teams in the first two games and battle Ole Miss Sunday afternoon. The Clemson Insider has been on location for all of the action at Globe Life Field. Robert and JP share some thoughts on the first two games and what we have learned about the 25 Tigers.
Photo Gallery - Clemson 16, Arizona 5
Globe Life Field – Clemson scored seven in the first and eight in the ninth to defeat Arizona for their second straight top 25 win to start the season. The Clemson Insider was on location for the big win. Check out some of Saturday’s action in TCI’s Photo Gallery. Arizona, Clemson baseball, photo gallery, Baseball, Galleries
TCI Live from Globe Life Field
CLEMSON – The Clemson Insider takes a deep dive into Clemson’s ACC opponents for the 2025 college baseball season. Newcomer California is run by head coach Mike Neu, who is in his eighth season with the (…) A draft eligible junior, Clemson star outfielder Cam Cannarella is viewed by many as a future first-round pick. Heading into the 2025 college baseball season, MLB Pipeline (MLB.com) senior writer Jim (…) Adam Guthrie has already locked in three official visits.
Michael Drake Hired as Inaugural Clemson Ventures CEO
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson Ventures announced that longtime NBA and NFL executive Michael Drake has been named the first Chief Executive Officer of the commercial revenue entity. The hire was made by the Clemson Ventures Board, and Drake will begin at Clemson on Feb. 3. “I am grateful to the Clemson Ventures Board for the opportunity to lead this first-of-its-kind organization,” said Drake.
Clemson Earns Third Place Finish at Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad
CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson completed its first meet of the season on Friday night, finishing third in the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Tigers’ finished ahead of 2024 ACC Champion NC State, but behind Michigan and Arizona. Beam Clemson opened the season with back-to-back stuck dismounts from Lilly Lippeatt (9.775) and Brie Clark (9.80). Competing in her first collegiate meet, Danika Nielsen earned a 9.700 with a solid first routine.
TCI Preview and Predictions - ACC Championship Game
CHARLOTTE – The Clemson Insider took this week’s prediction video on the road to Bank of America Stadium where the Tigers look to win another ACC Championship and advance the the College Football Playoff. Robert, Ashby, Will and JP preview the championship game and give this week’s predictions. ACC, ACC Championship, Clemson, Clemson football, SMU, Football
Tuesday Tiger Talk: ACC Championship Game Week
Clemson is still alive for the College Football Playoff as they prepare to battle SMU for the ACC Championship. Robert, Will and JP hit the TCI headquarters to discuss the loss to South Carolina, Tuesday’s interviews and the ACC Championship. VIDEO
2025 Class Early Signing Day Headquarters
The Early National Signing Period for football has arrived and the Tigers are set to sign another outstanding class. Today the dreams will come true for many future Tigers as they sign with Clemson. The Clemson Insider has in-depth coverage all day long as we track the signatures of Clemson’s 2025 class. TCI’s Early Signing Day Headquarters will track all of the signatures as they come into Clemson. Check this page early and often to see which players are officially Clemson Tigers.
Swinney Comments on Lack of Snaps for Jeadyn Lukus
CLEMSON – Jeadyn Lukus played a season-low 17 snaps in No. 20 Clemson’ 24-20 win over Pitt on Saturday. The junior corner has been a staple on the backend of the Tigers’ defense this season, starting all 10 games. However, against the Panthers, it was Ashton Hampton that saw a majority of playing time, particularly in the second half. During his weekly Zoom call on Sunday, Dabo Swinney was asked about Lukus’ lack of playing time, and the head coach confirmed that it was not due to an injury.
Swinney Postgame Press Conference Report
PITTSBURGH – Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney had plenty to say following the Tigers win over Pitt. Swinney gave the latest on a number of injured Tigers, had some comments on the officiating, praised the players that had to be the next man up and much more. Watch Swinney’s postgame press conference on TCITV: Opening Statement Q&A Clemson football, Dabo Swinney, Pittsburgh, Football
TCI Preview and Predictions - Tigers Battle Panthers
Clemson travels to Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon as the Tigers look to finish 7-1 in the ACC and stay alive in the race for the ACC Championship. Robert, Will and JP hit the TCI headquarters to preview the ACC showdown between Clemson and Pitt and give this week’s predictions. VIDEO
TCI Game Day - Clemson Visits Pitt
PITTSBURGH – It is game day in Acrisure Stadium where Clemson battles Pittsburgh as they look to finish the ACC strong. The Tigers look to move to 7-1 in the conference with a win over the Panthers.
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