Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney has been one of the best head coaches in college football since taking over the Tigers fully in 2009.

Clemson and Penn State have met only once previously, with the Tigers winning convincingly in the 1988 Citrus Bowl. This year’s trip to Yankee Stadium also extends Clemson’s bowl streak to 21 seasons — the longest in the ACC and one of the top streaks nationally.

With the Early Signing Period in the books, ESPN unveiled its updated 2026 recruiting rankings — and Clemson’s placement hints at meaningful progress.

Clemson defensive end TJ Parker became the latest Clemson junior in declaring for the NFL Draft late Tuesday night. Parker joins defensive tackle Peter Woods, who declared earlier Tuesday, and cornerback Avieon Terrell,

Clemson grossed over $1 million in alcohol sales after the school sold it for the first time at football games this season. Here's how much was sold.

Swinney’s résumé remains one of Clemson’s defining strengths. Across 18 seasons, he has become the school’s winningest coach, delivered multiple national championships and built a decade-long run of high-level success. Neff said that stability should continue.

ESPN and 247Sports both considered Barnes a three-star recruit as an athlete from Bogart, Ga. He immediately burst onto the scene in 2023 and became the first Clemson player to record multiple forced fumbles and multiple interceptions while playing for Swinney, who became Clemson’s coach in 2008.