Gavin Oliver

1 week ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

After signing a five-year, $275 million contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars prior to the 2024 season, former Clemson star Trevor Lawrence is now entering his fifth NFL season looking to show he’s worth the Jaguars’ investment.

1 week ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

There are big expectations for the Clemson football program entering the 2025 season, and the Tigers are very highly thought of this offseason. Dabo Swinney’s team has certainly generated plenty of preseason buzz. In a composite post-spring top 25 put together by CBS Sports, Clemson is ranked as the No. 4 team in the country, while the Tigers have even landed at No. 1 in some preseason rankings.

1 week ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

A former Clemson standout is reportedly headed back to the NFL. On Monday, former Tiger cornerback Mario Goodrich was released by the United Football League’s Birmingham Stallions to sign with an NFL team, and he is signing with the Denver Broncos, according to PFN’s James Larsen on Tuesday. Goodrich dealt with an injury but played in seven games for the Stallions this year (six regular season, one postseason).

1 week ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

How does this national outlet see the ACC shaking out in the upcoming season? Athlon Sports recently released its ACC football predictions, stacking up all 17 teams in the conference ahead of the 2025 season. Coming off its eighth conference title in the last 10 years, and its first College Football Playoff berth since 2020, Clemson (10-4, 7-1 ACC in 2024) landed at No. 1 in Athlon’s ACC football rankings for this fall, with the Tigers predicted as the conference champion over runner-up Miami.

1 week ago | theclemsoninsider.com | Gavin Oliver

Former Clemson star Isaiah Simmons is highly motivated and determined heading into his sixth NFL season. A former top-10 overall draft pick, Simmons is eager for the fresh start he now has with the Green Bay Packers – his third different team since he entered the NFL in 2020. After signing a one-year deal with the Packers in free agency this offseason, Simmons believes he has found a great fit in Green Bay. “The NFL, a big part of it as about what situation you’re in and where you’re at.