Clemson may no longer have quite the experience and proven production at the second level of the defense that it’s been used to in recent years, but there’s a certain collective skill set this year’s group of linebackers possesses that could help make up for that. “I think we’re going to be incredibly fast and […]
One of Clemson’s starting linebackers is staying at the second level of the defense with one alteration. Trenton Simpson will move to weakside linebacker, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Wednesday. Simpson was the primary starter at the sam/nickel spot last season. “That’s the move for him and his future,” Swinney said. Former five-star signee Barrett […]
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 […]
The Clemson football team is set to return plenty of top-tier talent for the 2022 season. Pro Football Focus recently released its rankings of the top 10 returning players at every position for 2022, and a slew of Tigers made the lists. Rising redshirt senior offensive tackle Jordan McFadden appeared at No. 4 on PFF’s […]
Wesley Goodwin was pleased with the operation of his first time running Clemson’s defense, and why wouldn’t he be? The Tigers are less than a month removed from their 11th straight 10-win season, one capped by a performance Clemson has grown accustomed to on the defensive side of the ball. Clemson allowed just 13 points […]
Xavier Thomas has made his decision as to whether to return to Clemson for another season or get started on a professional football career. And it’s more good news for the Tigers’ defensive line. https://twitter.com/atxlete/status/1482533432869769219?s=20 Thomas announced Saturday he has opted to use his COVID-19 year and return for a fifth season at Clemson. It’s […]
Clemson standout defender Trenton Simpson took to Twitter Friday to congratulate his father on retiring from the United States Army and added and added a thank you to all the men and women who serve. The Tigers played tribute to both active-duty and retired military personnel for its annual Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, Nov. […]
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 […]
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, […]
Clemson’s ‘Do it all’ defender Trenton Simpson took to social media to show off his hard work in the classroom. Simpson posted a picture of his certificate, which showed that he made the ACC Academic Honor Roll for his outstanding academic achievement during the 2020-21 school year. As he starts to make his mark for […]