More Injury Updates as Clemson Opens Spring Practice

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney met with the media on Friday before the Tigers officially began spring practice. Swinney gave a number of injury updates, including updates on DL Stephiylan Green, CB Jeadyn Lukus and OL Walker Parks. Swinney also provided injury updates on a slew of other players. Here’s a rundown of those injury […]

Bad News for Clemson Lineman

PITTSBURGH – After going down with an injury on the very first offensive play against Pitt, true freshman Elyjah Thurmon’s season could be over. As Clemson was heading into the locker room with a 17-7 lead over the Panthers, head coach Dabo Swinney told ESPN sideline reporter Molly McGrath that Thurmon was “likely ” out […]

Clemson Freshman Steps up at Right Time

CLEMSON – A freshman stepped up in the victory against the Virginia Tech Hokies, and his success wasn’t kept quiet. During the game last weekend, Clemson offensive lineman Tristan Leigh left with an ankle injury on the opening drive, forcing a need for a replacement. That is when Elyjah Thurmon stepped in. In his matchup […]

Former Tiger on Clemson Win Over VT, What Changed After Halftime

It was a tale of two halves for Clemson on Saturday against Virginia Tech, particularly offensively. Down 7-0 at the half, the 23rd-ranked Tigers turned the tide over the final two quarters and outscored the Hokies 24-7 after halftime en route to a 24-14 victory at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Prior to Saturday, Clemson […]

The Day After: Clemson Defense Answers Challenge, ACC Title Hopes Still Alive

BLACKSBURG, VA – That was the Clemson defense fans had been expecting to see this season. After experiencing some inconsistencies through the first eight games, Dabo Swinney challenged his defense and Wes Goodwin’s unit went out and had its best performance of the season on Saturday, leading the No. 23 Tigers to a 24-14 win […]

Swinney Raves about Clemson’s ‘Rare Jewel’ on Offensive Line

It’s safe to say Dabo Swinney is very high on this gifted and versatile true freshman offensive lineman. Clemson’s head coach raved about Elyjah Thurmon this week, calling him a “rare jewel” who can play anywhere along the O-line and who has all the traits to become a special player up front for the Tigers […]

Swinney on a True Freshman OL Who ‘Is Really Coming On’

During fall camp, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said true freshman offensive lineman Elyjah Thurmon — a former four-star prospect who enrolled early in January — will definitely see playing time for the Tigers this season and be a contributor this fall in his first year with the Tigers. On Monday night, during the “Tiger […]

Swinney Confident True Freshman OL ‘Going to Help’ Clemson in 2024

This true freshman offensive lineman is a lock to see playing time for Clemson during the upcoming season, according to head coach Dabo Swinney. Swinney said Elyjah Thurmon, a former four-star prospect who enrolled early in January, will certainly be a contributor this fall in his first year with the Tigers. If Clemson stays healthy […]

Day 1 Freshmen Observations

CLEMSON- Stormy skies cleared the way just in time for the start of fall camp in Clemson on Thursday The Clemson Insider was on hand for the first seven periods of the opening practice and several of the current freshman class appear more than capable of making an impact in 2024. Linebacker Sammy Brown was […]

Three Freshmen Who Stood Out Early in Spring Practice

CLEMSON – The first few days of open periods at Clemson’s spring practice showed a lot about the new Tigers on the football field. As a whole, the mid-year enrollees looked the part and that’s a great sign. A few set themselves apart, proving they could earn playing time very early on in their careers. […]