Clemson is the 'biggest disappointment' in college football, according to USA TODAY Sports. And yet, the Tigers could still reach the ACC title game.

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik has tumbled out of ESPN’s midseason player rankings after a rocky start that’s clouded his Heisman and NFL Draft hopes. Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik came into the 2025 college football season as one of the most hyped players in the country.

Clemson. Penn State. Bill Belichick. Arch Manning. All are among the biggest disappointments of the first half of the college football season.

The Tigers (3-3, 2-2 ACC) piled up 333 of their 504 total yards before halftime. Adam Randall opened the scoring with an 8-yard touchdown run, while Peter Woods punched in a 2-yard score from Clemson’s power set. Klubnik added a 6-yard rushing touchdown, then connected with Bryant Wesco for a 38-yard strike just before the break.

With the first half of the season completed, it’s time to look back and hand out hardware and pick some of the top coaches in ‘25. Athlon Sports has selected midseason award winners for the Heisman, offensive and defensive player of the year, along with a coach on the rise, and the must-see game of the second half.

Arguments over who has the best tailgating traditions are as old as the sport itself and the creativity is as varied as the fans themselves. From Bevo Boulevard (Texas) and the Tiger Walk (Clemson) to the Vol Navy (Tennessee) and the sailgating outside Husky Stadium (Washington) the options are endless.

Penn State firing James Franklin rightfully has dominated college football headlines this week, but that has only provided minor reprieve for Bill Belichick.

From high-profile quarterbacks to star skill players, here a dozen individuals who haven’t quite lived up to expectations yet.

Country music star George Strait announced Friday he will hold a concert in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 2, 2026. It will be the first concert in the “ Death Valley Nights ” series Clemson athletics announced earlier this fall, intended to bring additional revenue in for the department in the revenue sharing era.

Neff joined the program as its deputy athletic director in 2013 before being promoted to Clemson’s athletic director role in December 2021. During his tenure as deputy athletic director, the Tigers won national championshps in 2016 and 2018. Neff has overseen stability and growth across multiple programs.