Clemson-LSU football game gets primetime kickoff spot
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He is inheriting an incredible amount of talent, headlined by two bona fide stars in the front seven: defensive tackle Peter Woods, one of the most impactful players in the country, and edge rusher T.J. Parker, who has a chance to be selected early in the 2026 NFL Draft as well.
So it should come as no surprise that when asked about his recent wave of portal signings – three in one offseason! – Clemson coach Dabo Swinney stayed true to a process that has delivered seven College Football Playoff appearances in the last 10 seasons.
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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNWhere Clemson lands in ESPN, experts' updated 2026 college football recruiting rankingsWho has the top recruiting class in 2026 after spring practice? Here's where Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers' class ranks, per ESPN.
The coach who once said he'd quit over pay-for-play has built what some believe is college football's No. 1 team
CFB analyst Josh Pate, who hosts "Josh Pate's College Football Show" for CBS Sports, recently released his top 20 teams for his post-spring rankings. Pate has Clemson at the No. 1 overall spot, with the Tigers' opening opponent in LSU slotted at No. 5.
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CLEMSON — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney and his staff earned $100,000 in bonuses thanks to their players' success in the 2023-24 academic year. Tigers coaches, director of football operations and/or Clemson employees "whose primary duties relate ...
Both Tigers enter the 2025 opener under pressure—but only one coach can finally shake off a streak of season-opening setbacks.
Some rivalries have disappeared in recent years due to conference realignment. Joel Klatt shared which five rivalries he wants to see played on an annual basis.