Former Tiger reveals transfer destination

A former Clemson running back revealed his transfer destination via social media Wednesday. Lyn-J Dixon announced on Instagram that he is heading to Tennessee. He made a visit to Knoxville this past weekend. Dixon, who previously announced last November that he would transfer to West Virginia, entered the NCAA transfer portal for the second time […]

Former Clemson player enters transfer portal again

A former Tiger is back in the transfer portal for the second time. In November, Lyn-J Dixon announced that he would transfer to West Virginia. On Sept. 20 of last year, Dixon entered the transfer portal. Dixon started the South Carolina State game but only received 10 carries through the first three games of this […]

Elliott expounds on Shipley’s ‘jealousy’ comment, how the RB room has evolved

In the week leading up to No. 23 Clemson’s 30-0 win over South Carolina on Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium, freshman running back Will Shipley provided insight into the drama that clouded the Tigers’ running back room earlier this season, revealing “there was a lot of jealousy and some bad makeup in our room early […]

Clemson transfer commits to new home

Earlier this season Lyn-J Dixon elected to enter the transfer portal, as he found it difficult to get the amount of playing time he wanted at Clemson, considering the talented young guns in the running back room. On Thanksgiving, Dixon announced via social media that he intends to play at West Virginia University next season. https://twitter.com/im_Next23/status/1463929060782923780?s=20 […]

Shipley reveals there was trouble in running backs room

Will Shipley provided insight into the drama that clouded Clemson’s running back room early this season. On Saturday the Tigers rushed for 333 yards as Kobe Pace and Shipley carried the ball 24 times for 191 yards and 19 times for 112 yards respectively. Shipley credited their success on the ground to tight relationships off […]

Swinney: Tigers ‘could beat a lot of people’ with injured players, transfers

Clemson could field an entire offense – and a solid one, at that – with players who are either currently sidelined by injuries or who entered the transfer portal. It’s been that type of season for the Tigers with all the attrition they’ve endured. “We’re lean. We’re lean,” Swinney said during his post-practice media availability […]

Clemson’s offense getting a lift from its turnaround on the ground

Clemson had its most tangible sign of offensive improvement Saturday against Florida State. Once Will Shipley crossed the goal line late in the fourth quarter to cap a 21-yard touchdown run for his personal highlight reel, the Tigers’ offense had scored its 23rd point in what turned into a 30-20 win for the home team […]

Swinney addresses Dixon’s pending transfer

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney on Monday revealed his most experienced running back plans to enter the transfer portal. During his weekly press conference Tuesday, Swinney further commented on Lyn-J Dixon’s decision. “It was his decision.  He wanted to get an early start on the portal.  I wish him luck,” said Swinney. Coach Swinney said Dixon’s […]

What sudden departure could mean for Clemson’s backfield

Clemson’s most seasoned running back was a small part of the backfield rotation through the first three weeks of the season. Now he’s fading out of it completely. Lyn-J Dixon is planning to transfer, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney revealed on his weekly radio show Monday. Assuming the senior goes through with his decision to leave […]

Clemson player entering the transfer portal

Story updated at 8:49 p.m. Monday with more information During his radio call-in show Monday night, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney announced news regarding the transfer portal. Swinney said senior running back Lyn-J Dixon is entering the transfer portal. Dixon started the South Carolina State game but has received only 10 carries through the first […]