The Tigers won the ACC and reached the College Football Playoff in 2024 and return a lot of talent on both sides of the ball, including star quarterback Cade Klubnik and star defenders Peter Woods and T.J. Parker. Clemson is in the top 10 in most way-too-early top 25’s for the 2025 season.

Head Coach Dabo Swinney announced today that Clemson football has added former Clemson basketball star Ian Schieffelin to its roster as a tight end. “I’m excited about Ian’s addition,” Swinney said. “He is a great competitor with high level success at the college level.

One of Clemson’s most popular basketball players is switching sports. Former Tigers forward Ian Schieffelin plans to join coach Dabo Swinney’s football team and play as a tight end this season, according to various local reports.