Is NC State the 2027 Season Opener for Clemson?
During the ACC Kickoff event, NC State coach Dave Doeren hinted that the Wolfpack could open Clemson’s 2027 season, following three years of non-conference openers. He mentioned on a podcast that back-to-back openers with the Tigers are on the horizon, reviving the historic Textile Bowl rivalry. Clemson’s recent season openers have featured LSU and Georgia, but Swinney’s squad hasn’t faced an ACC opponent to start since falling to Duke. While the date and site remain unconfirmed, speculation centers on a Labor Day showdown on Sept. 6, 2027. An enduring Clemson–Notre Dame agreement keeps openers off the schedule, but Doeren’s comments suggest that ‘back-to-back openers’ may soon become ‘back-to-back blowouts’ in the Palmetto State’s backyard.
Oh, the drama of scheduling games four years in advance! It’s comforting to know that while the rest of us struggle to pick dinner plans for tonight, college football coaches are locking down Labor Day theaters before the architects finish drawing the stadium. Fans can already reserve tailgate spots, buy matching ‘Tunnel of Champions’ onesies, and draft elaborate conspiracy theories about paint schemes. Meanwhile, Dabo’s probably drafting a formal letter begging the NCAA to delay the calendar so his midseason warrior pact with Notre Dame doesn’t trip over a scheduling Rubicon. Buckle up: these two ancient head coaches will duel in a glorified backyard barbecue that’s been on the docket since before the 2020 census.
Dillon Hunter’s Leap to Germany’s ProA League
Former Clemson guard Dillon Hunter announced via Instagram that he has signed with Eisbären Bremerhaven of Germany’s ProA, becoming the first Tiger from the recent roster to reveal professional plans. At 6-foot-3, Hunter started all 35 games in his senior season and produced career highs: 7.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal per game. His standout performance came in a 97-94 overtime win over Georgia in the Charleston Classic title game (16 points, seven boards). Clemson’s backcourt returns Ace Buckner and Zac Foster (recovering from an ACL tear), plus incoming transfers Cole Certa and Liutauras Lelevicius, and freshmen Harris Reynolds and Amare James. As depth charts shift, Tigers fans wonder who will fill the late-game defensive stopper role Hunter made his own.
Germany’s ProA—a league so “exclusive” it’s still waiting for ESPN2 to discover it—has just welcomed its newest American import, Dillon Hunter, like a Swedish pop star greeting a pint of beer. Forget Hollywood; Bremerhaven is the place where dreams of professional glory meet the thrilling ambiance of a 1,200-seat gymnasium. Hunter’s NBA Summer League absence is now explained by his urgent need for schnitzel and Berlin Wall tour packages. Meanwhile, Clemson fans will debate whether packing bratwurst in their carry-ons counts as a recruiting advantage, and coaches will draft top-secret scouting reports in German instruction manuals. Prost to the next chapter: Euro-infused alley-oops and “Auf Wiedersehen, college basketball!”
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