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.
‘Meathead University’: Sammy Brown, Clemson Linebackers Buy into Boulware’s Mentality
Sammy Brown sat down with the media after Clemson’s first spring practice of 2025, carrying the weight of expectations that come with being a former five-star prospect.
Barrett Carter Reveals Clemson Teammate He’d Bet His Paycheck Will Make the NFL
On-field workouts at the 2025 NFL Draft Combine begin Thursday in Indianapolis. Representing Clemson will be defensive lineman Payton Page and linebacker Barrett Carter. Carter spoke to the media on Wednesday to talk about his opportunity to impress NFL personnel.
Clemson’s Brown, Louisville’s Brown Named ACC Football Rookies of the Year
Louisville running back Isaac Brown has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Rookie of the Year and Offensive Rookie of the Year while Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown was tabbed the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, it was announced on Wednesday, December 4.
Clemson Linebackers Prove Depth in Hard-Fought Victory Over Pitt
Clemson lost left tackle Elyjah Thurmon on the first play against Pittsburgh and Sammy Brown to a targeting call; both were already subbing in for injured starters. Brown's dismissal left a linebacker unit to survive with limited experience and Carter shouldering a heavy load in Pittsburgh.
Brown Named Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Week
Clemson freshman LB Sammy Brown has been named the Shaun Alexander Player of the Week following a standout performance in his first career start.