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When rivals start agreeing, you know college football’s tampering problem just hit a breaking point.

Over the past few weeks, there has been significant discussion surrounding college football and tampering, sparked by head coach Dabo Swinney and head coach Pete Golding during a press conference.

Swinney alleged that Ole Miss/Golding reached out to former Clemson linebacker while he was already out of the transfer portal, enrolled at the University, attending classes, and even participating in team activities. Now, the situation, allegations and evidence are being.

On Wednesday afternoon, Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer was asked about the situation and what penalty might be appropriate once the investigation concludes. While he stopped short of offering a specific punishment, he made it clear he opposes the idea of the issue going without consequences.

"What the penalty should be, that's for other people to figure out," Beamer said. "But I believe it should be severe. If we have rules and we're not going to enforce them, then what the hell do we have rules for? That's how I see it… I'm sure there's a gray area that [South Carolina] has been in at some point and ticked off some school."

The rival coach went on to explain that situations like this have become increasingly common in today's college football landscape, arguing that the rise of the transfer portal and player representation has blurred the lines of what constitutes tampering.

"We try to do things the right way," he continued. "There's a lot happening right now. Every kid in the portal and every kid in America has an agent, and those agents are reaching out to schools.

“That's happening during the season, and it's not just this year; it's been happening for multiple years, where agents of players at other schools are reaching out to colleges about the players they represent."

Beamer even went so far as to say that some of his own players likely had agents in contact with other schools during the season, using his program as an example to show that this isn't an isolated incident or limited to just one school.

"I'm sure there's players on our team that have agents that were reaching out to schools back during the season," Beamer stated. "That's just the world we live in, so I'm not sitting here saying we're holier than now. We've never done anything wrong. I don't think we have. But there's certainly a gray area that's hard to figure out what's black and what's white in so many ways."

Nevertheless, Beamer continued to acknowledge how the sport currently operates, but used the moment to distance himself and throw a few shots at the allegation involving Golding, stressing that those actions are certainly not how he runs his program.

"But, I can honestly say as a head football coach, I've never contacted a guy that's not in the portal," he made clear. "Much less put it in a text message, much less ask him, 'What's your buyout?" Again, I know what's reported. I don't know what's true, what's not true… but I know what's been reported."

"I would say that myself and every coach in America is sitting around and waiting to see what's going to happen in regards to that situation because if it's proven that that did happen, and then nothing happens, then, if you think it's the Wild Wild West now — just wait."

Later in the press conference, Beamer once again stood up for his in-state rival on the situation and essentially said that other coaches should acknowledge and call it out publicly, as Dabo did, if they deem it a necessary next step.

"What Dabo did? Yes, absolutely, being able to call it out, and I'm sure he, like other schools, turns stuff in when there's issues and if there's issues with something," the 48-year-old coach said.

Beamer closed his comments by providing context for why going public is often viewed as a last resort, explaining how these situations are typically handled between programs and coaches before reaching that breaking point.

"I've had a coach call me if there's something that he didn't think was quite right in regards to communication with a player," he finished. "I've called coaches if I didn't think something was quite right in regards to a player. I think a lot of those conversations happen head coach to head coach."

"Then, if there's things that need to be turned into the NCAA or the SEC, we have, but certainly to be able to call someone out publicly like that was the next step, and we'll see what happens."

The South Carolina measles outbreak has spread to Clemson University.

The state's Department of Public Health informed Clemson staff of a "confirmed case of measles" in an individual associated with the university, according to an update from the school published Saturday.

"The individual has isolated, per DPH requirements, and DPH is conducting contact tracing with individuals who may have been exposed and outlining isolation and quarantine protocols," the school stated.

Individuals thought to be exposed to the virus will be contacted via email about quarantining.

Officials are reporting 558 cases of measles centered around Spartanburg County in the current outbreak.

Some cases are travel-related exposures or close contacts with known cases, according to the DPH.

Other cases have no identified source, suggesting that measles is circulating in the community and could spread further.

"Over the last seven to nine days, we've had upwards of over 200 new cases. That's doubled just in the last week," said Dr. Johnathon Elkes, an emergency medicine physician at Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina, during a media briefing Friday.

"We feel like we're really kind of staring over the edge, knowing that this is about to get a lot worse."

Nearly 98% of main campus Clemson students have provided proof of immunity, according to the most recent data from Student Health Services.

"The health, safety and well-being of Clemson’s campus community remains our highest priority," the school noted.

Measles is highly contagious, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If one person has it, up to nine out of 10 people will become infected if not protected.

"We feel like we're really kind of staring over the edge, knowing that this is about to get a lot worse."

A person infected with measles is contagious for four days before and after a rash begins. Isolation of an actively infectious case lasts until four full days have passed after the onset of the rash.

Dates of isolation are determined by DPH, according to the university press release.

Quarantine for measles is reserved for exposed individuals without documented immunity, and lasts for 21 days after the last exposure, per DPH guidelines.

If a person without documented immunity receives a dose of the MMR vaccine within 72 hours after the last exposure, that person does not have to quarantine.

The university also claims to have previously provided guidance to students, faculty and staff regarding measles preparedness.

More information is available on the Student Health Services website and through the South Carolina Department of Public Health’s measles updates.

Building a college from the ground up is a monumental task. From construction, to hiring, to student recruiting, to curriculum development, there are many moving parts.

While the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine is tucked in its temporary offices in the Hendrix Student Center, the faculty and staff have made major progress on mapping out what the first and second-year curriculum will look like. Led by the Director of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Sarah Swofford, the team is charting a course for the future of animal care in South Carolina and beyond.

“Building a curriculum is always hard,” said Swofford. “However, this is the most interesting and exciting curriculum development process that I’ve ever been involved with, and it’s such a pleasure to work with faculty who are so dedicated to both veterinary medicine and to the principles of good teaching.”

With walls covered in calendars and colorful Post-it notes, they’re designing Clemson’s veterinary medicine curriculum from scratch, guided by the American Association of Veterinary Medical College’s Competency-Based Veterinary Education framework. This will be a dynamic and hands-on guide for our first class of veterinarians through all four years of their Clemson journey of earning their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

It’s a simple visualization of something extraordinary: history in the making. Every note represents hours of collaboration, innovation and professional expertise. This represents the foundation of a program built to prepare the next generation of veterinarians to serve animals, communities and our world…coming together one colorful Post-it note at a time.

“These dedicated faculty members are planning courses that they’ll teach together as a team, and it’s been so much fun to hear them arrange who’s going to teach different parts of the content across courses,” said Swofford. “They are ‘biting at the bit’ to have our first class of students here, and so am I! It’s such a gift to be a part of building Clemson’s first veterinary curriculum, and I feel so honored to get to facilitate our faculty as they create this innovative educational experience for our students.”

Our course calendar and curriculum information is posted on our student website.

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CLEMSON, S.C. - While one big game remains on the traditional American football calendar for the season, Clemson University just unveiled its slate of games for 2026. The Tigers will play seven games inside the friendly confines of Death Valley. Some notable opponents include the current College Football Playoff national runner-ups.

Once again, the season opens ‌with a battle of the Tigers when Dabo Swinney's team visits LSU on Sept. 5. One week later, they will play their first home game of 2026 when the Georgia Southern Eagles come to town. This will be Clemson's first game against Georgia Southern since 2018. That was also the last time they won a national championship.

Sept. 19 ACC play opens up when Bill Belichick makes his first trip to Clemson as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. That game heads into a short week that features the longest trip of the season, when they travel to California to battle the Bears on Friday the 25th. October opens up with a home date against the national runner-up Miami Hurricanes, followed by a bye week.

After the bye, the Tigers will host a pair of home games against Charleston Southern on Oct. 17, followed by a visit from Virginia Tech on the 24th. Halloween night will feature a trip to Tallahassee and Florida State and then a trip to Syracuse. Nov. 14, Clemson looks to get some revenge against Georgia Tech, who knocked them off last year.

Then on Nov. 21, it's the final road trip of the season as they head to Durham to face the reigning ACC champion Duke Blue Devils. Finally on Nov. 28, it's the annual Palmetto Bowl as the South Carolina Gamecocks will look to make it three wins in a row at Memorial Stadium. Times for the games will be announced later in the season.

2026 Clemson Football Schedule **Home games are BOLDED; all games are on Saturdays unless otherwise noted**

*Game subject to flex scheduling. The game’s selection for Friday or Saturday will be announced at a later date.

South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) officials recently shared information about the ongoing measles outbreak in Upstate South Carolina that is centered primarily in Spartanburg County.

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory viral illness that causes high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes, followed within several days later by a characteristic rash. In some cases, it can cause severe disease and even be life-threatening. Measles poses a significant threat to public health, and each case is taken seriously and investigated. It is important to take steps to protect yourself and the community. The MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella) vaccine remains the best available protective measure.

If there is a case of measles connected with a Clemson University campus, DPH will require proof of immunity from individuals who have been exposed in order to avoid quarantine lasting 21 days after last exposure. Now is a good time to verify with your healthcare provider that you are immune and your vaccination records are available and updated. Please take the time to read the University’s measles update for more information and frequently asked questions.

Documentation of immunity includes:

*If you do not have copies of your vaccination records or are unsure if you previously were infected, it is safe to receive an additional dose of MMR vaccine and is often easier and cheaper than having a blood antibody test performed. The MMR vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or immunocompromised people, and consultation with your healthcare provider is recommended for certain other groups of people.

A person infected with measles is contagious beginning four days prior to rash onset, through four days after the rash appears. Isolation of an actively infectious case lasts until four full days have passed after the onset of the rash, and dates of isolation are determined by DPH. Quarantine for measles is reserved for exposed individuals without documented immunity and lasts for 21 days after last exposure per DPH guidelines. If a person without documented immunity receives a dose of MMR vaccine within 72 hours after exposure, they do not have to quarantine.

STUDENTS

All students enrolled at Clemson, with the exception of those enrolled in online courses only, are required to show proof of two MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccines unless approved for an exemption (e.g. medical or religious reasons). However, students who do not have demonstrated immunity, including those with medical or religious exemptions, must quarantine for 21 days if directed to do so by DPH following exposure to a contagious person. Students who previously filed an exemption may choose to be vaccinated if desired.

Individuals who have not yet submitted proof of immunity can review the University’s immunization requirements on the Student Health Services website. Resources are available at Redfern Health Center on main campus or at DPH health departments and/or community pharmacies across the state. More information is available on the Student Health Services immunization home page.

FACULTY AND STAFF

Faculty and staff are not currently required to show proof of immunity outside of a few, select departments. If an employee is exposed and unable to produce proof of immunity, they must quarantine for 21 days as directed by DPH. Please note immunizations are widely available in the community.