Clemson’s 2026 Football Outlook: Transition, Talent, and Uncertainty
Clemson enters 2026 with modest win projections, a $57 million buyout for Coach Dabo Swinney, a new offensive coordinator, and a revamped defense facing both promise and peril.
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Clemson enters 2026 with modest win projections, a $57 million buyout for Coach Dabo Swinney, a new offensive coordinator, and a revamped defense facing both promise and peril.
After a Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis, Clemson’s defensive tackle Hevin Brown‑Shuler will sit out the 2026 season and return in 2027, backed by his coach and alma mater.
Clemson announced that senior defensive tackle Hevin Brown‑Shuler will sit out the entire 2026 campaign after a Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis, but the program remains optimistic about his recovery and future return.

Clemson defensive tackle Hevin Brown‑Shuler has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and will miss the 2026 season for treatment, but he expresses confidence in a return for 2027. Coach Dabo Swinney and teammates offer support as the team navigates a depleted defensive line.

Clemson defensive tackle Hevin Brown‑Shuler announces his Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis and will miss the 2026 season, while coach Dabo Swinney offers public support.