Head coach Dabo Swinney has echoed that his redshirt junior quarterback has the "pole position" to be the starter, and it's been three years in the making to get to this point.
One of the best running backs in Clemson's program history will be playing for a different team after spending his last five seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Clemson believes transfer running back Chris Johnson Jr. has the explosiveness to change its offense. Now the focus is turning that speed into consistent production.
The Clemson Tigers' coaches at offensive, defensive and special teams coordinator were all on the younger side two season ago. Now, it's one built on experience, but head coach Dabo Swinney says its all by coincidence.
With plenty of healthy competition heading into the 2026 season, here are some players who are going under the radar while the spring practices get going.