CLEMSON – It was no secret what Clemson’s issues last season were on defense. The Tigers struggled to stop the run, allowing 160.6 yards per game on the ground, the worst figure by a Clemson defense since 2011 – the year before Brent Venables became defensive coordinator. Clemson also allowed 4.71 yards per carry, the […]
A number of former Clemson standouts are hoping to hear their names called and see their dreams come true during this year’s NFL Draft. Some of Clemson’s NFL hopefuls drew plenty of praise from their former Tiger teammates leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft (April 24-26, Green Bay, Wisconsin). Check out what Clemson linebacker […]
CLEMSON — Count Khalil Barnes as one of the players happy about the Clemson defense’s performance in the spring game. The Tigers held the annual Orange & White scrimmage last weekend, but this year, the game was played under a different format. Instead of splitting the rosters in half, it was the offense versus the […]
Which Clemson players have caught Tom Allen’s eye early on? The Tigers’ new defensive coordinator met with the media this past Wednesday and was asked who has surprised or stood out to him so far this spring. Allen pointed to several players, including transfer defensive end Will Heldt. The 6-foot-6, 265-pound junior transferred to Clemson […]
When he served as defensive coordinator for the Penn State Nittany Lions, Tom Allen used the term “Lion” for the position in his defense that included the responsibilities of a safety, nickel corner and outside linebacker. That hybrid position was also known as the “Husky” when Allen coached at Indiana. So now that Allen is […]
CLEMSON — Three turnovers generated by the Clemson Tigers’ defense was not enough in a 17-14 loss to rival South Carolina Saturday at Memorial Stadium. In the fourth quarter of the loss, Clemson safety Khalil Barnes intercepted LaNorris Sellers’s pass deep in Tiger territory which at the time preserved the Tigers’ 14-7 lead. Instead of […]
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Clemson’s 24-20 win over Pitt on Saturday was littered with some good and some bad. In fact, much like the 20th ranked Tigers win at Virginia Tech last weekend, it more like a tale of two halves. Clemson took a 17-7 lead into halftime and despite sputtering through the third quarter, when […]
CLEMSON — According to Clemson safety Khalil Barnes, the difference between the Tigers and defensive greatness is a matter of inches and yards, not talent and work ethic. Clemson (6-2, 5-1 ACC) struggled on the defensive side of the ball in its 33-21 loss to Louisville last Saturday. While the Tigers only allowed 366 total […]
CLEMSON – Some losses are just different than others. While Clemson has experienced several defeats over the past couple of seasons, the loss to Louisville on Saturday night hit a little differently. The Tigers were not just beaten, they were thoroughly outclassed. And in all three phases. The Cardinals looked more prepared and better coached. […]
Dabo Swinney is certainly glad that Clemson was able to get Khalil Barnes to join the Tigers after he was initially bound for another ACC program during the recruiting process. Ahead of Saturday’s game at Wake Forest (12 p.m., ESPN), Clemson’s head coach reflected on Barnes’ recruitment and what he remembers about flipping Barnes. The […]