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With the 2025 NFL season complete and the draft order officially set, early projections for the 2026 NFL Draft are beginning to take shape. And depending on which analyst you read, Clemson’s first-round outlook looks very different.
ESPN analyst struggles evaluating Clemson star DT Peter Woods
ESPN NFL draft expert Field Yates views former Clemson Starr defensive tackle Peter Woods as a ‘polarizing’ prospect for the 2026 NFL draft.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Clemson baseball's starting rotation for its 2026 season-opening series against Army is set -- mostly.
Clemson baseball reveals starting rotation for weekend series vs Army
It's no surprise who will be on the mound for the Clemson Tigers when they open the 2026 college baseball season.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Clemson has a fast turnaround before facing No. 4 Duke at Cameron Indoor Saturday. Will the Tigers prepare any differently with such a high-profile contest against the Blue Devils following an upset loss to Virginia Tech at home? Here's what Brad Brownell said.
Clemson coach Brad Brownell talks upcoming matchup vs Duke basketball
Clemson has a fast turnaround against No. 4 Duke at Cameron Indoor. Will the Tigers prepare any differently after an upset loss to Virginia Tech?
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February 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
No. 18 Clemson falls in a 76-66 upset loss to Virginia Tech on its home court. Tigers are now 20-5 overall and 10-2 in ACC play. Clemson heads to Cameron Indoor to face Duke Saturday.
February 12, 2026 at 2:03 AM
After a successful trip out west, the Clemson Tigers are back home in ACC basketball play for a matchup against Virginia Tech.

🐅 vs. 🦃
📍: Littlejohn Coliseum
🕖: 7 p.m. ET
📺: ACC Network

Info on how to watch, stream and listen on the radio below.
How to watch Clemson vs Virginia Tech today: Start time, TV channel
What channel is the Clemson Tigers' ACC basketball game against Virginia Tech on today? Here's how to watch and stream Brad Brownell's Tigers.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Clemson’s pinching staff will open the year dealing with more than just health-related concerns.
Clemson transfer pitcher to miss start of 2026 season due to arrest
Erik Bakich and the Clemson baseball team will be down a pitcher to start the 2026 season.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Andrew Beard from Prince Avenue Christian School is down to his final four schools, and Clemson is one of the programs that could land the elite 4-star running back.
Clemson makes elite four star running back's final four schools.
There's running back speculation brewing in the Clemson camp as they have their eyes set on the sixth best running back in the 2027 class.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:09 PM
A recent offseason deep dive from CBS Sports took a look at potential storylines to monitor once the next college football coaching carousel arrives, including a list of 25 head coaches who could eventually draw interest across the sport.

Clemson's Dabo Swinney showed up on that list.
Dabo Swinney named a coach to watch in upcoming ‘coaching carousel’
CBS Sports sees Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney as a name to look out for this year in the coaching carousel.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Steve Spurrier has a message for his former rival Dabo Swinney. The "Head Ball Coach" is the latest in a long line of prominent college football voices to weigh in on the Clemson-Ole Miss tampering saga.
Steve Spurrier has a message for Dabo Swinney, Clemson about tampering
Florida man Steve Spurrier delivers a response to Dabo Swinney after Clemson turned Ole Miss into the NCAA for tampering.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Clemson moved up several spots in the latest KenPom ratings after its 22-point blowout win at California.
Clemson rises in NET rankings, KenPom after wins at Stanford and Cal
Brad Brownell's Clemson Tigers moved up in both the NCAA's NET rankings and KenPom ratings after two Quad 1 victories in ACC play last week.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
According to ESPN's latest NCAA Tournament projections, Clemson likely faces the defending national champions in a potential second-round matchup in March Madness.
Where Clemson basketball lands in ESPN bracketology after 20-4 start
Clemson enters Week 15 of the college basketball season at 20-4, but are the Tigers in a better position on the projected NCAA Tournament seed line?
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February 10, 2026 at 3:59 PM
The Clemson Tigers will be a top-20 team in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll when they visit the Duke Blue Devils Saturday at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Where does Clemson basketball rank in AP poll ahead of Duke matchup?
Where do Brad Brownell's Clemson Tigers rank in Monday's new AP poll ahead of their battle for first place against Duke?
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February 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Clemson moved up in Monday's new USA TODAY Sports men's basketball Coaches Poll ahead of its showdown vs. Duke on Saturday.
Where Clemson sits in Coaches Poll ahead of Duke basketball showdown
Clemson moved up in Monday's new USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. Check out where the Tigers rank ahead of their top 25 matchup against Duke.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Clemson continued its impressive run Saturday night by rolling past California 77–55 in Berkeley behind a stifling defensive effort and balanced scoring.

Here’s a look at how social media reacted to Clemson’s win over Cal and the Tigers climbing to the top of the ACC.
Social media reacts to Clemson stomping Cal, sitting atop the ACC
Here’s a look at how social media reacted to Clemson climbing to the top of the ACC with a dominant win over Cal.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:52 PM
For the first time in almost a month, there's a tie atop the ACC men's basketball standings this morning as Clemson ties Duke.
ACC basketball standings: Clemson continues surge as Duke falls
Duke is no longer alone in first place in the ACC basketball standings as Brad Brownell's Clemson Tigers continue their impressive surge.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Clemson basketball is wearing its alternate road purple jerseys tonight against California instead of the traditional road orange. Second time we've seen the purple alternates in ACC play already this season (previous time was Tigers' conference opener at Syracuse).
February 8, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Clemson and California are underway. How to tune into the Tigers' game in Berkeley tonight:
Where to watch Clemson vs California today: TV channel, streaming info
What channel is the Clemson Tigers' ACC basketball game against the California Golden Bears on today? Here's how to watch and stream the action.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:09 AM
South Carolina's Shane Beamer weighed in this week on the ongoing tampering discussion tied to Clemson and Ole Miss. The Gamecocks' coach made it clear he understands why Dabo Swinney chose to speak out publicly.
South Carolina head coach sides with Dabo Swinney, Ole Miss tampering
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer sees eye to eye with Dabo Swinney after Ole Miss tampered with Luke Ferrelli
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February 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM
No. 11 Clemson softball delivered an impressive opening day at the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Florida on Friday, stacking two top-25 wins to move to 3-0 and announce itself as an early contender in 2026.
Clemson softball takes down No. 9 Oregon, No. 21 Liberty back-to-back
Clemson softball pulled off a perfect Friday, with ranked wins over Oregon and Liberty.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Clemson is being viewed as a middle-of-the-pack ACC team heading into the 2026 season, at least according to one national outlet.

CBS Sports released its latest college football power rankings and slotted the Tigers at No. 7 -- in their own conference.
Clemson outside Top 5 in CBS Sports early 2026 ACC football rankings
Dabo Swinney and the Tigers are the lowest in a preseason ACC football ranking you’ve seen in likely a decade, if not more.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Clemson basketball already has one win under its belt on a week-long trip out west. Will the Tigers beat California Saturday to move to 10-1 I the ACC or is an upset in store in Berkeley?
ESPN predicts the winner of Clemson basketball vs. California
Will Brad Brownell's Clemson Tigers finish off their West Coast trip with a win over California, or is an upset in store Saturday in Berkeley?
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February 6, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Clemson picked up one of its most impressive wins of the season Wednesday night at Stanford. Check out where the Tigers land in the latest KenPom ratings and NET rankings after a gritty road win.
Where Clemson lands in NET rankings, KenPom after big win at Stanford
Check out where Brad Brownell's Clemson Tigers sit in the latest KenPom ratings and NET rankings after a gritty road win at Stanford.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Clemson softball season begins today. Here's where the Tigers land in The Athletic's preseason top 25 rankings.
Where The Athletic ranks Clemson softball in preseason top 25 rankings
Clemson softball season is here for John Rittman's 2026 team. Here's where the Tigers rank in The New York Times' preseason rankings.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Clemson basketball is on the West Coast for a two-game trip that begins tonight with a matchup against Stanford. Late tipoff tonight. Here's how to watch.
Where to watch Clemson basketball vs Stanford today: Time, TV channel
What channel is the Clemson Tigers' ACC basketball game against the Stanford Cardinal on? Here's how to watch and stream today's action.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Clemson has a 'well-rounded roster,' but the Tigers could use some help entering 2026, The Athletic says of Erik Bakich's team.
The Athletic weighs in on Clemson baseball's 2026 outlook
Clemson has a 'well-rounded roster,' but the Tigers could use some help entering 2026, The Athletic says of Erik Bakich's team.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM