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2026 Clemson Football Primer: Offensive Line
As Clemson looks to restore itself to its former glory, part of the rebuild includes the return of offensive coordinator Chad Morris and the retooled Clemson offense. And as any good football fan knows, the offense only functions as well as its offensive line. Since being brought on after the 2023 season, veteran line coach […]
Clemson Tigers Position Review/2026 Primer: Defensive Tackle
I signed up to cover the defensive ends and defensive tackles because I needed proof that the 2025 defensive line couldn’t hurt me anymore. There are certain expectations, some might call them standards, for a Clemson defensive line, and for good reason. There were several seasons where Clemson’s defensive line wasn’t just the best defensive […]
Clemson Season Primer: Safeties
Few position groups drew more criticism during Clemson’s 2025 season than the safeties. Missed tackles were magnified, explosive plays lingered, and the season ended with a coaching change. For many fans, the verdict was clear: the position failed. The reality was far more nuanced. On one hand, Ricardo Jones grabbed 6 INTs (tied for 2nd […]
Best QBs Clemson with Face in the ACC (Part 1)
The ACC was once the conference of quarterbacks boasting Deshaun Watson, Lamar Jackson, Brad Kaaya, Ryan Finley, Daniel Jones, and Mitchell Trubisky as starters all at the same time (2016). This year looks like a potential down year for ACC QBs. The Tigers will likely start Christopher Vizzina who has just one career start and […]
Clemson Tigers Position Review/2026 Primer: Defensive End
I signed up to write about the defensive ends and defensive tackles because I’m not sure I’ve ever been more ready for a turnover of personnel than I was for Clemson’s 2025 defensive line to no longer be a thing. It feels weird to say that about a defensive line featuring T.J. Parker and Peter […]
Four Major Question Facing Clemson in Fall Camp Prior to LSU
Clemson obviously had a disappointing season last year, but to their credit, they made major adjustments. This included multiple assistant coaching changes, a bevy of major portal acquisitions, and much more successful investment in high school recruiting. To start the 2026 season, they’ll be facing a program that experienced even more change this offseason with […]
Clemson Tigers Position Review/2026 Primer: Wide Receiver + Tight End
We look back at pass catchers from last year and then forward to Fall as we look ahead. At one point Clemson was dubbed “WRU” (Wide Receiver University) after sending Sammy Watkins, Artavis Scott, Nuk Hopkins, Mike Williams, Tee Higgins, and Hunter Renfrow to the league. Unfortunately, Wide Receiver Coach Jeff Scott’s few classes were […]
2025 Position Review/2026 Fall Preview: Cornerback
Enough with the question marks, let’s get to the strengths! I’m certainly old enough to remember when Clemson had some solid to very good defenses as a whole but had a weak link at at least one corner position. That really started to change in 2002 with Justin Miller’s arrival. Clemson went on a run […]
Clemson QB Christopher Vizzina: Film Review
I recently posted a series of videos on my YouTube channel (please jump there and subscribe) about the biggest X-factor players for Clemson’s 2026 football season. Kobe McCloud and Amare Adams were the two biggest for the defense. On offense the biggest X-factor was quite obvious — Christopher Vizzina. Vizzina was a blue-chip recruit out […]
2025 Football Position Review/2026 Spring Primer: Linebackers
Looking Back and then Forward on the Defensive Second Level Clemson welcomed Tom Allen as its new defensive coordinator ahead of the 2025 season. Allen also brought along his son Thomas Allen, Jr. and Dabo Swinney elevated Ben Boulware to lead the position group. A drop-off after losing Brent Venables to Oklahoma was probably inevitable, […]
2025 Football Position Review/2026 Fall Preview: Running Backs
Clemson Needs a Running Game Renaissance Greetings STS, it is time to take a quick look at Clemson football’s position groups before looking ahead at a very pivotal 2026 season. The Tigers nearly reached any “worst case scenario” record projections last year, falling from a preseason top 5 ranking to a 7-6 finish. There was […]
ACC Releases Football Tiebreaker Policy and it Actually Works Well
Last season, Duke won the tiebreaker over Miami and went to the ACC Championship game against Virginia despite only being 7-5 overall. That was not the best look for the ACC and the conference knew it had to revise things. Add to that the scheduling change coming this year where most teams will move to […]
Play College Fantasy QB With Us
Yahoo Sports is investing in college football by supporting full fantasy college football leagues. We’re tipping our toes in and bringing the community together with a mini fantasy league that you all are invited to join. It is a $0 league, and you can join on Yahoo using this link. Now, here are the details. […]
Clemson Adds Top Defensive Tackle in South Carolina to 2027 Class
Four-Star South Pointe (Rock Hill) defensive tackle, Seth Tillman, chose Clemson over offers from Georgia, Michigan, and South Carolina. Tillman is the #3 player in South Carolina and the #127 player nationally based on the 247 Composite. He posted 8.5 sacks and 27 tackles for loss in 13 games as a junior last season after […]
Clemson Football Summer Roster Check In: Defense
Spring practice is done, the Spring Transfer Portal isn’t a thing anymore, and unless someone departs the program like the old days Clemson’s roster is pretty much set for 2026. But beyond this year there is also the numbers game looking to 2027. The breakdown can also give us an indication of who may be […]
Clemson Football Summer Roster Check In: Offense
Spring practice is done, the Spring Transfer Portal isn’t a thing anymore, and unless someone departs the program like the old days Clemson’s roster is pretty much set for 2026. But beyond this year there is also the numbers game looking to 2027. The breakdown can also give us an indication of who may be […]
Clemson Tigers Add RJ Hudson to 2027 Recruiting Class
Clemson received the commitment of Raymond “RJ” Hudson, a 3-star linebacker from Virginia who also had offers from Penn State, Maryland, and Virginia Tech. He is the third linebacker in the recruiting class joining LB Bryce Kish — the defensive headliner — and Max Brown — a heat seeking missile who knifes through blockers to […]
Clemson Beats out Georgia for Blue Chip Safety
The Tigers won out on yet another highly-sought after 2027 recruit. Jayden Aparicio-Bailey from Prattville, AL about 90 mins from Tuscaloosa and Auburn (but originally from California) narrowed his finalists to Georgia and Clemson before ultimately picking the Tigers. He joins S Jarrell Chandler, S Harrison Luke, CB Bryant Robinson, and CB PJ Chancellor as […]
NCAA Athletics: Is this Middle School?
Grown adults with higher education degrees should know better…right? I’ve recently gotten out of coaching after 27 years. I won’t bother with my own story or reasons, but another good friend of mine is looking to get out and had this to say about it, “the kids aren’t the issue, it is the adults.” I […]
Analyzing Clemson Tigers Football 2027 Defensive Recruiting Class
Clemson is on a recruiting tear. It’s gotten so good that I dove into highlights and scouting reports of every offensive recruit and did a full breakdown. You can view that here. Now it is time to do the same on the defensive side of the ball. Check out my video breakdown below or the […]
Analyzing Clemson Tigers Football 2027 Offensive Recruiting Class
Clemson is on a recruiting tear. It’s gotten so good that I’ve been swayed to enjoy diving into the film and evaluating the recruits! Here’s my full analysis on every offensive recruit committed as of noon on June 2nd. Check out my video breakdown below or the full article below that: Quarterback Kharim Hughley – […]
Clemson Football History: Replacing Multi-Year Starting QBs-From Homer Jordan to Tajh Boyd
Clemson is replacing multi-year starter Cade Klubnik in 2026 The Dark Territory is upon us and unusually early thanks to Clemson baseball’s failure to even make a regional. Your resident STS historian is back to contemplate the changing of the guard at quarterback that Clemson will have in 2026. It is very likely that Christopher […]
Notre Dame bounces Clemson from ACC baseball tournament
As Clemson fell 5-4 in Charlotte Tuesday nigh, many of the familiar elements of this season reared their ugly heads. Michael Sharman gave up a leadoff homer to Drew Berkland, which immediately set the tone. Clemson fought back, and Sharman and the pitching staff settled in for a commendable performance, but it wasn’t enough. It […]
Clemson Basketball Portal Class Exceeds Expectations: Certa, Faulker, Lelevicius, Fuchs
Clemson didn’t have to completely rebuild their roster as they did a year ago, but it was clear they needed to improve their outside shooting and replace key post players that were major contributors a year ago. Before we dive into the Tigers’ portal class, let’s set the context with who is leaving and which […]
Is Clemson Using Their Resources Efficiently? Wins on Investment (WOI) is the Metric that Matters
Amid college athletics scramble for money to pay top football and basketball players, others have paid the price. Arkansas cut their men’s and women’s tennis programs, UTEP cut their women’s tennis program, and Cal Poly cut their men’s and women’s swimming programs. The reason is obvious. Those sports lose money — money that can be […]
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