Will latest OL attrition force Clemson to go portaling?

With Clemson set to lose at least part of its depth along the offensive line next season, will that force the Tigers to look for help there again in the transfer portal? That was a question posed to head coach Dabo Swinney following the news he delivered Wednesday night regarding Mason Trotter. Swinney said the […]

Another Clemson lineman’s playing days are over

Clemson was hoping to get a piece of its depth along the offensive line back at some point in the future, but that won’t be happening. Mason Trotter has been practicing this fall but hasn’t played in a game since last season. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said back in the spring that Trotter, who alternated […]

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 […]

More attrition at center — and Clemson’s plan to address it

The attrition in the middle of Clemson’s offensive line continues heading into the spring, which will force the Tigers to explore more outside options up front. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said interior offensive lineman Mason Trotter is “probably going to be out for most of the season” after missing the Tigers’ bowl game for unspecified […]

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 […]

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 […]