Clemson’s season hasn’t gone the way many in Tiger Town anticipated, but amid the frustration, the Tigers may have found another key piece for their future in freshman running back Gideon Davidson.

Clemson’s first half against SMU was about as rough as it gets for an offense that had been trending upward. The Tigers couldn’t find a rhythm, couldn’t move the chains, and couldn’t protect their quarterback.

Clemson sophomore receiver Bryant Wesco was named to the 2025 Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List, and he could be on track to become a semifinalist next month.

For the second straight week, Clemson’s offense put up the numbers but couldn’t finish the job. Offensive coordinator Garrett Riley knows that in a 1-3 start, style points don’t matter if the scoreboard doesn’t tilt in your favor.

Coming off an injury-plagued 2024 season, Clemson redshirt sophomore Tyler Brown is healthy again and looking to make timely contributions within a deep and talented receiver group.

If their sophomore jump matches their freshman flashes, Moore and Wesco are poised not just to lead Clemson, but to become two of the ACC’s most electrifying receivers.

Clemson’s 2026 receiving corps won’t just be experienced. It’ll be fast. And if the Tigers make a deep playoff run in 2025, there’s every reason to believe they’ll be just as explosive in 2026.

Wide receiver Antonio Williams' decision to return to Clemson provides a significant boost to an offense and team looking to take the next step in 2025.

Clemson defensive tackle Payton Page and linebacker Barrett Carter participated in drills Thursday at the NFL Draft Combine. Tight end Jake Briningstool and safety RJ Mickens will perform at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday. Briningstool took questions from the podium on Thursday.

Safety Tyler Venables was injured most of 2023 and his time on the sideline was spent coaching teammates. The fifth-year senior is healthy and ready to assume his role in the secondary and as a leader on the Clemson football team.