Analyzing Snap Counts: Younger Players Seeing Field More

Some of the rotations at Clemson look a lot different now than they did at the start of the season.

Redshirt Freshman DB ‘Coming Into His Own’

Clemson redshirt freshman defensive back Corian Gipson has “gotten better and better and better” as he’s transitioned to playing the Tigers’ nickel position, according to head coach Dabo Swinney. During his weekly Sunday teleconference, Swinney spoke highly of Gipson, who collected a career-high seven tackles in last Friday’s 20-19 win at No. 20 Louisville. A […]

Gipson’s Patience Paying Off

Gipson is starting to emerge in the much-maligned Clemson secondary.

Gipson a ‘Bright Spot’ in Florida State Win

CLEMSON – A few common motifs have arisen from head coach Dabo Swinney’s press conferences over the course of Clemson’s rocky 4-5 start this season. One of these common patterns includes Swinney naming certain players as “bright spots,” or “greatly improved.” In Clemson’s 24-10 win over Florida State on Saturday, redshirt freshman cornerback Corian Gipson […]

Lewis’ Departure Creates Opportunity for Gipson

With Shelton Lewis leaving the program, Clemson needs Corian Gipson to step up and fill the void.

Looking Ahead: Clemson 2025 CB Room

Mike Reed has long been known for his success developing cornerbacks at Clemson and next season he should have no shortage of talent to work with. After being fairly young at corner last season, the Tigers return a ton of experience in 2025. Avieon Terrell returns for his junior season after having logged more than […]

Swinney ‘Excited’ About True Freshman CB Slated to Redshirt

Clemson is planning to redshirt this talented true freshman cornerback, but head coach Dabo Swinney is pleased with his progress. During his weekly Tuesday press conference, Swinney spoke about Corian Gipson, who enrolled at Clemson this past January as a four-star and top-100 national prospect in the 2024 recruiting class. The Lone Star State native […]

Swinney Gives Progress Report on Pair of ‘Really Good Young Talents’

Following Wednesday’s practice, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave a progress report on a pair of talented true freshmen cornerbacks – Corian Gipson and Tavoy Feagin. Gipson has been sidelined for a few weeks but returned to practice this week, per Swinney, who likes what he’s seen from the 6-foot-1, 185-pounder at practice after his […]

Texas DB Recruit Got ‘Chills’ During First Clemson Visit

A talented Lone Star State defensive back prospect made his first trip to Clemson last weekend, and his time in Tiger Town certainly didn’t disappoint. Duncanville (Texas) High School class of 2026 cornerback Braylon Edwards attended the spring game at Death Valley last Saturday and came away very impressed after the unofficial visit. The Clemson […]

Swinney Updates Key Injuries in the Secondary

CLEMSON – Clemson football is back for spring practice and head coach Dabo Swinney updated the injury status of the Tigers as the team gets back on the field. The defensive backfield is dealing with multiple key injuries to start off the spring that will limit the group’s preparation for the 2024 season. Junior cornerback […]