Griffin Barfield

Joined: Jul 4, 2025

Griffin is a communications major who was the Sports Editor for The Tiger at Clemson University. He led a team of 20+ reporters after working his way up through the ranks as a staff writer, sideline reporter, and assistant sports editor.

Sep 12, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Ashton Hampton (2) celebrates with fans after a stop against the Georgia Southern Eagles during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images

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Oct 3, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney disputes a call during the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

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Sep 19, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney greets players before the game against University of North Carolina Tar Heels Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

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Sep 19, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Tait Reynolds (2) warms up prior to the game against University of North Carolina Tar Heels at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

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The Tigers' freshman quarterback has strong belief the unit will get it going as the season goes on, beginning with Charleston Southern this weekend.

Clemson corner back Donovan Starr (0) during practice in the at the Allen N. Reeves Sports Complex in Clemson, S.C. Friday, August 7, 2026.

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Injuries to Clemson's cornerback room means that head coach Dabo Swinney will rely on a new piece that he acquired in the offseason.

Clemson guard Zac Foster (5) tore his ACL in the same knee that he suffered back in December. He is out indefinitely.

Basketball

With less than three weeks until the season tips off, Brad Brownell and his group received the worst news possible for their point guard.

Oct 3, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney with his team after the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

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The Clemson Tigers didn't play a game this past weekend. However, they look even stronger as ACC contenders without playing.

Oct 7, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers Carter Welling and Ace Buckner listen to their coach answer questions from the media during the ACC Tip-Off in Charlotte, NC. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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When it comes to the ACC, not many are talking about the Clemson Tigers. That's exactly where the team wants to be currently.

Oct 3, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney talks with tight end Christian Bentancur (87) before the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

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The Clemson Tigers have to find a solution to this offensive problem if they want to contend in the ACC this season.

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Ace Buckner (21) dribbles the ball during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Clemson's surprising guard of the 2025-26 season saw some issues that he wanted to improve in the past offseason. Now, he's looking to make noise in the ACC.

Oct 7, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers Carter Welling answer questions from the media during the ACC Tip-Off in Charlotte, NC. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Despite Clemson's starting center missing the beginning of the 2026-27 season, Welling has weekend dinners with one of the most important pieces of Clemson's football team.

Oct 7, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell answers questions from the media during the ACC Tip-Off in Charlotte, NC. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Here are a few quotes that caught our eye from Uptown Charlotte this week.

Clemson receiver Tyler Brown (6) has been a productive piece to the Tigers' offense in 2026.

Football

After leading the program in receptions as a freshman in 2023, Brown has fought injuries with each season. That hasn't been the case in 2026.

Godby Cougars wide receiver and Clemson commit Jamarin Simmons (1) will miss the remainder of 2026 due to a lower-body injury.

Recruiting

The Tigers' only five-star recruit will not finish his senior season due to a lower body injury.

Oct 3, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers offensive line coach Matt Luke talks with offensive lineman Grant Wise (64) and Chance Barclay (70) before the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

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The Clemson offensive line coach hasn't seen the results he'd like to begin the 2026 season. Now, he has a week to find a rhythm.

Griffin Barfield

Joined: Jul 4, 2025

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