Clemson’s offensive line starts spring still in need of solidifying

Clemson’s offensive line is set on the edges, but the interior is still in flux as the Tigers begin spring practice. The next five weeks will give Dabo Swinney and his staff a chance to start solidifying a unit that featured eight different starting lineups this past season primarily because of injuries and performance on […]

Five storylines to watch for Clemson during spring football

Clemson’s return to the field in preparation for the 2022 college football season is imminent. The Tigers’ spring practices will begin Wednesday and culminate April 9 with the annual Orange-White game at Memorial Stadium. Clemson is coming off yet another 10-win season, but the Tigers are trying to get back to the top of the […]

What the end of Rayburn’s playing career means for Clemson’s offensive line

Clemson appeared to be heading into the spring with four of its five starting offensive linemen from last season back in the fold. That was before news broke Thursday that Hunter Rayburn will be hanging up his cleats after neck stingers resulted in a medical disqualification for the redshirt sophomore. Rayburn will remain involved with […]

Clemson lineman done playing

The playing days for a Clemson offensive lineman are over, though he will stayed involved with the program in a different capacity. Hunter Rayburn, who started multiple games for the Tigers this past season, has been medically disqualified because of neck/stinger issues, according to the team spokesman. Rayburn will transition into an off-field role as […]

3 pressing offseason questions for Clemson’s offense

With the offseason a couple of weeks old now, The Clemson Insider is pondering some of the most pressing on-field questions for Clemson’s football program as the Tigers wipe the slate clean and start fresh in 2022. Clemson is coming off yet another 10-win season, but there’s still some uncertainty and room for improvement in […]

Six compelling storylines for Clemson football in 2022

Clemson put a bow on the 2021 season with its Cheez-It Bowl win over Iowa State on Wednesday, which means the Tigers’ offseason is already a few days old. Players will take a couple of weeks off before starting winter workouts in mid-January, but the work for next season has already started for Dabo Swinney […]

Taking inventory: Guard

Clemson still has a bowl game left to play this season, but it’s never too early to look ahead. With the regular season in the books, TCI is taking some time to analyze how the Tigers performed at each position this fall and where the Tigers stand with each as the offseason quickly approaches. Quarterback, running back, tight […]

Taking inventory: Center

Clemson still has a bowl game left to play this season, but it’s never too early to look ahead. With the regular season in the books, TCI is taking some time to analyze how the Tigers performed at each position this fall and where the Tigers stand with each as the offseason quickly approaches. Quarterback, running back, and […]

Clemson’s depth along the offensive line is becoming dire

As the hits to Clemson’s offensive line continue to mount, the depth at that position is becoming dire. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Tuesday that backup lineman Paul Tchio has decided to enter the transfer portal, making for the latest defection among a position group that’s been decimated by attrition up and down the depth […]

Clemson’s ‘heart of a champion’ resonated in win over Louisville

Clemson’s offensive line has been banged up throughout this season, and last Saturday at Louisville, the Tigers started their sixth different O-line group in nine games. From left to right, Jordan McFadden, Marcus Tate, Hunter Rayburn, Mason Trotter and Walker Parks comprised the first-team OL in Saturday’s game. And with Matt Bockhorst (torn ACL) out […]