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Clemson football is staying busy in the transfer portal. The Tigers have their sixth pickup from the portal, which adds to their most in a single offseason in program history.
Clemson football adds sixth defensive player in NCAA transfer portal
The Clemson Tigers' latest transfer portal addition comes by way of a non-FBS school.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Clemson’s defensive success in the transfer portal continued late Tuesday with another addition in the secondary.
Clemson lands former Auburn transfer cornerback Donovan Starr
Tom Allen and the Clemson defense have been stacking talent early in the transfer portal.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Clemson’s new offensive coordinator Chad Morris and the Tigers got great news Monday.
Clemson star wide receiver T.J. Moore is returning in 2026, per report
One of Clemson’s top wide receivers, T.J. Moore, has signed a new deal with the Tigers and will remain with the program, per report.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:28 AM
The Clemson Tigers went on the road to start their 2026 ACC basketball schedule and picked up wins over Syracuse Orange and Pitt to open conference play.

Coach Brad Brownell's team is inching closer to the top 25 of the men's college basketball Coaches Poll.
Clemson basketball nears USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Top 25
Where do the Clemson Tigers sit in the new USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll after a 2-0 start to ACC play and 12-3 record? Here's the full top 25.
clemsonwire.usatoday.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney is welcoming a familiar face back into the Tigers' program with the hope of turning the offense around in 2026. Here's his statement on the hiring of former SMU and Arkansas head coach Chad Morris.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney makes statement on Chad Morris hire
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney touts going 'back to the future' with the hiring of Chad Morris as offensive coordinator. Here's what Swinney said.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Clemson football has landed its first commitment in the 2026 transfer portal class.
Big Ten DB is Clemson football's first 2026 transfer portal commitment
The Clemson Tigers' first transfer portal pickup in 2026 comes by way of a Big Ten power who reached the CFP in 2024.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Clemson has its next offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports.
Clemson football’s new offensive coordinator is Chad Morris
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers welcome back Chad Morris as the Tigers new offensive coordinator replacing Garrett Riley.
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January 3, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Clemson takes on Pitt in ACC basketball play to start the day. Here's how to watch the Tigers and the Panthers.
What channel is Clemson vs Pittsburgh on today? Time, TV info
Brad Brownell and the Clemson Tigers look to make it 2-0 in ACC play with a win at Pittsburgh today. Here's how to watch the ACC basketball game.
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January 3, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Will Clemson start 2-0 in ACC basketball play when they visit Pittsburgh Saturday? ESPN predicts the Tigers' chances of winning their second straight on the road to start conference play.
ESPN predicts the winner of Clemson basketball vs Pittsburgh
Will Brad Brownell's Clemson Tigers beat the Pitt Panthers to move to 2-0 in ACC play on the road Saturday? Here's ESPN's prediction.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Keep track of all the comings and goings for Clemson football via the transfer portal in our Clemson Wire Portal Tracker.
Clemson football’s transfer portal tracker ahead of make-or-break 2026
Follow along with us as the transfer portal sees Clemson lose and gain players as Dabo Swinney looks to rebuild the program.
clemsonwire.usatoday.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The Clemson Tigers started ACC play off on the right foot with a 64-61 win over the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome Wednesday.

Clemson (11-3) got 14 points from forward RJ Godfrey and 10 points from Dillon Hunter. The win was the Tigers' fifth in a row over Syracuse (9-5) since February 2023.
Social media reacts: Clemson basketball wins at Syracuse in ACC opener
Brad Brownell's Clemson Tigers survived a late Syracuse push to take down the Orange, 64-61, in their ACC opener. Here's how social media reacted.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Clemson opened ACC play with a hard-earned 64-61 road win at Syracuse on Wednesday afternoon, showing poise late in a game that swung back and forth for most of the second half.
Clemson avoids collapse to take down Syracuse in their ACC opener
Clemson barely holds on to win another thriller in their ACC opening matchup against Syracuse.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Clemson’s offseason reset officially began late Monday when Dabo Swinney announced that the program is moving on from offensive coordinator Garrett Riley. Safeties coach Mickey Conn is also departing, marking a significant overhaul as the Tigers look ahead to 2026.
Social media reacts to Clemson moving on from OC Garrett Riley
Here’s a look at how social media reacted to Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley no longer being with the program.
clemsonwire.usatoday.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Some breaking news tonight: Clemson OC Garrett Riley and safeties coach Mickey Conn are out. Dabo Swinney made the announcement late Monday.
Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley won’t return in 2026
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney made it offensive coordinator Garrett Riley will not return to the program. Mickey Conn is out as well.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Clemson remains unranked in the Coaches Poll, but the Tigers are inching closer to the top 25 after their 10-3 record in nonconference play. Check out the full top 25.
Clemson, ACC basketball update in Week 9 USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Led by Duke, four ACC teams are ranked in this week's USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll entering conference play. Here are the full top 25 rankings.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Will Clemson beat Syracuse in both teams' ACC opener? Here's ESPN's BPI projection.
ESPN predicts the winner of Clemson vs Syracuse basketball ACC opener
Brad Brownell's Clemson Tigers head to Syracuse for its ACC basketball opener. Will the Tigers beat the Orange? Here's ESPN's prediction.
clemsonwire.usatoday.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
After Saturday's Pinstripe Bowl loss to Penn State, we asked Clemson Tigers coach Dabo Swinney whether there was anything he might change personally as the program heads into the offseason. Swinney wasn’t interested in having that conversation right after the loss. Full story:
Dabo Swinney shoots down talk of possible changes at Clemson
Clemson head coach was asked about possible changes coming to the program after the Tigers lost to Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Clemson’s postseason run came to an end Saturday afternoon in the Bronx, where a short-handed roster and an offense missing one of its most important playmakers proved too much to overcome in a 22-10 loss to Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.

Here's how social media reacted.
Social media reacts to Clemson’s Pinstripe Bowl loss to Penn State
Here’s a look at how social media reacted to Clemson’s Pinstripe Bowl loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
BRONX, N.Y. - Clemson’s long run of postseason success came to a halt Saturday afternoon, where a thin roster and an offense missing one of its most important pieces proved too much to overcome.
Clemson's season ends with a brutal Pinstripe Bowl loss to Penn State
Clemson's offense struggled all day as the Tigers dropped their final game of the 2025 season in the Pinstripe Bowl to Penn State.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
FINAL: Penn State 22, Clemson 10.

Tigers are held to just 236 total yards in their Pinstripe Bowl loss; 75 of those came on the fourth quarter touchdown drive.

Clemson finishes the season 7-6 after entering the year No. 4 in the preseason AP poll.
Live Blog: Clemson faces Penn State in the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl
Follow along with us as Clemson and Penn State faced off in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Clemson has a touchdown! Adam Randall broke the nose of the end-zone with a 2-yard touchdown run to cap a 10-play, 65-yard drive. Clemson's best drive of the game by far.

Penn State 15, Clemson 10 -- 8:47, fourth quarter.
Live Blog: Clemson faces Penn State in the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl
Follow along with us as Clemson and Penn State faced off in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
One of the worst bowl game performances in Dabo Swinney's tenure at Clemson. Penn State leads the Tigers, 15-3, after Trebor Pena's 73-yard house call.

12:51 to play in the game but this one sure looks over.
Live Blog: Clemson faces Penn State in the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl
Follow along with us as Clemson and Penn State faced off in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.
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December 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Ugly first half for both teams but Penn State leads Clemson, 6-3, to start the third quarter in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Live Blog: Clemson faces Penn State in the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl
Follow along with us as Clemson and Penn State faced off in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.
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December 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Clemson Wire is live at Yankee Stadium -- yeah, it's cold here -- for today's Pinstripe Bowl matchup against Penn State.

Tigers are the designated road team and wearing white jerseys over orange britches. Penn State in its iconic home uniforms. Follow along for live updates from the Bronx!
Live Blog: Clemson faces Penn State in the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl
Follow along with us as Clemson and Penn State faced off in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.
clemsonwire.usatoday.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Clemson takes on Penn State in the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl today at a frigid Yankee Stadium. Here’s how to watch and stream today’s game.
What channel is Clemson vs Penn State on today? Pinstripe Bowl TV info
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers visit Yankee Stadium for the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl against Penn State. Here's how to watch and stream today's game.
clemsonwire.usatoday.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM