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Following a 2026 season that ended without an NCAA Tournament berth, Clemson is overhauling its squad through the transfer portal, adding seven new players while facing potential losses to the MLB Draft.
Clemson's program ended a disappointing season without the NCAA Tournament, prompting a wave of roster changes ahead of the next campaign.
The latest rankings highlight a blend of seasoned starters, promising newcomers, and versatile specialists poised to shape Iowa’s performance on both sides of the ball.
The Hawkeyes lost three starting linemen from the 2025 roster, but a mix of transfer portal talent and home‑grown prospects aims to fill the void before the 2026 campaign.
The Hawkeyes lost three starting defensive linemen and are turning to four transfer‑portal recruits, including standout pass‑rusher Kahmari Brown, while returning veterans and emerging talents aim to fill the gap ahead of the next campaign.
The University of Iowa announced its 2026 leadership council, a diverse group of seniors and upperclassmen tasked with steering the football team toward a pivotal season.
The university announced a diverse council of players spanning graduation years, each selected for their leadership qualities and unique skill sets.
The University of Iowa football program has unveiled its 2026 Leadership Council, a seventeen‑member group designed to shape policy and decision‑making throughout the upcoming season, with the first game slated for September 5 against Northern Illinois.
The University of Iowa has revealed its 2026 Leadership Council, a 17‑member group tasked with shaping team policy. The council’s debut coincides with the Hawkeyes’ season‑opening home game against Northern Illinois on September 5.
The Hawkeyes face a pivotal 2026 campaign marked by roster turnover, emerging talent, and the challenge of integrating new pieces quickly enough to compete in the Big Ten.
The Tar Heels open their postseason on May 29 against VCU, a team they defeated earlier this season, while eyeing a potential showdown with Auburn and a path through Texas A&M’s College Station Regional.
Clemson baseball coach Erik Bakich reflects on a disappointing 2026 season, outlines his vision for fundamental and mental improvements, and details plans to retain key players and rebuild for 2027.
Clemson fell 5-4 to Notre Dame in the ACC baseball tournament, a game marked by early homers, solid pitching and a late rally that ultimately fell short. Coach Erik Bakich acknowledged the need for sweeping improvements as the program looks to rebuild.
Following a 5‑4 loss to Notre Dame that ended a disappointing 2026 season, Clemson’s baseball program is poised for major changes, from player retention to staff reshuffling.
Clemson's baseball season ended in disappointment on May 19, when the Tigers fell 5-4 to No. 10 seed Notre Dame in the ACC Tournament at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina. The defeat capped a year that saw the program miss the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022, a milestone that has weighed heavily on head coach Erik Bakich.
Clemson entered the ACC Tournament as the No. 15 seed and must win five straight games to reach the NCAA Tournament, facing Notre Dame first and navigating a daunting but not impossible path.
Clemson led 1‑0 entering the ninth inning against Virginia Tech, only to see the Hokies rally with two runs. The walk‑off sequence, featuring Nick Locurto and Pete Daniel, dropped the Tigers to eight ACC series losses and forced a must‑win scenario in the ACC Tournament.
The Spartans secured a 6-3 win over Clemson at Fifth Third Park on May 12, 2026, with pivotal hits, aggressive baserunning and solid pitching shaping the outcome.