‘It’s my time’: Sammy Brown embraces new role as the voice of Clemson’s defense
After leading Clemson in tackles last season, Brown enters Saturday’s opener at LSU wearing the green dot and embracing the leadership lessons he learned from Wade Woodaz and Barrett Carter.
College Football's Fastest Players to Watch in 2026: Clemson Adds Speed
From Clemson to programs across the country, these are the players capable of changing a game in the blink of an eye.
The Clemson Defense Has One Group Trending Up While Another Searches for Its Alpha
Dabo Swinney spoke after Clemson's final scrimmage, offering praise for one area of the defense while making it clear another still has work to do.
Jeremiah Alexander: Clemson ‘callusing the mind’ through brutal August heat
Clemson isn’t trying to escape the August heat. Jeremiah Alexander says the Tigers are embracing it, using demanding practices to build mental toughness ahead of a Sept. 5 trip to LSU.
Dabo Swinney Says Two Clemson Linebackers Have ‘Separated’ During Fall Camp
Clemson’s linebacker picture is beginning to take shape. Dabo Swinney says two Tigers have “separated” during fall camp, giving the coaching staff growing confidence in the position.
Ben Boulware Wants Clemson's Linebackers to Be the Voice of the Defense
Clemson's linebackers coach says the next step for his unit is becoming the defense's loudest leaders, with communication and accountability taking center stage as the Tigers prepare for the 2026 season.
Sammy Brown embraces Clemson's leadership mantle while keeping focus on the present
Sammy Brown learned how to lead by watching Barrett Carter and Wade Woodaz. Now, Clemson's star linebacker is stepping into that role himself while helping the Tigers turn the page to 2026.
Sammy Brown Is Ready to Become the Face of Clemson's Defense
Sammy Brown has already become Clemson's defensive centerpiece, but another year in Tom Allen's system could be the season his elite speed and athleticism elevate him into the national spotlight.
'One of Them Years': Sammy Brown Ready to Lead Clemson Forward
Clemson’s season ended without trophies or a playoff appearance, but in the voice of young linebacker Sammy Brown, the Tigers sound far from broken.
Young Clemson Defenders Get Their Shot in New York
Saturday at Yankee Stadium, Clemson’s defense will look very different than the one that opened the season.
Clemson’s Thinned Linebacker Corps Prepares for Penn State in New York
Short-handed at linebacker, Clemson leans on Sammy Brown and next-man-up mentality for Pinstripe Bowl clash with Penn State.
Clemson stacks back-to-back road wins and much needed momentum ahead of SMU tilt
Dabo Swinney says the Tigers “got a little momentum” after 41–10 win at Boston College.
Sammy Brown Echoes Allen, Boulware: Emphasis on 'Little Things, Effort'
Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown wasn’t focused on numbers on Wednesday. Instead, he zeroed in on the lessons he and the defense can take from the 17-10 defeat to LSU, a message that echoed the teachings of defensive coordinator Tom Allen and position coach Ben Boulware.
Camp Checkpoint: Linebackers
Linebacker Depth Turns from Question Mark to Strength for Clemson, according to Swinney.
Ben Boulware Reignites Clemson’s Linebacker Legacy
When Dabo Swinney announced that Ben Boulware, one of the most iconic defenders in program history, would return to Tiger Town as the new linebackers coach, the move was met with both nostalgia and anticipation.
“One Play at a Time”: Sammy Brown’s Next Leap for Clemson’s Defense
As Clemson ushers in a new era on defense under coordinator Tom Allen, Tiger fans are hoping that sophomore linebacker Sammy Brown will surface as a cornerstone on the defensive side of the ball.
Brown, Woodaz Placed on Butkus Award Watch List
The Butkus Foundation announced today that linebackers Sammy Brown and Wade Woodaz have been named as two of 51 candidates on the watch list for the Butkus Award.
Peach State Standout from a Familiar School Draws Clemson’s Attention
The pipeline from Gainesville, Georgia, to Clemson, South Carolina, may have another chapter in the making.
2027 Four-Star LB Max Brown Commits, Younger Brother of Tigers' Standout Sammy Brown
Clemson's linebacker legacy continues to grow as the Tigers have secured a commitment from 2027 four-star prospect Max Brown.