BREAKING NEWS: Excitement Fills Clemson as Cade Klubnik Announces Return for 2025-26 Season

 

CLEMSON, S.C. — In a move that has sent waves of excitement across Clemson Nation, star quarterback Cade Klubnik announced Friday morning that he will be returning for the 2025-26 season. The junior standout, who had been the subject of speculation regarding his future, made it clear he’s not going anywhere.

 

“I’m not going anywhere,” Klubnik said in a video posted to his social media accounts. “This is home. I believe in this team, I believe in this program, and I believe in what we’re building. Let’s go finish what we started.”

 

Klubnik’s announcement was met with thunderous cheers from fans, teammates, and the Clemson coaching staff. The 6’2” quarterback played a crucial role in leading the Tigers through a competitive 2024 season, showcasing elite leadership and strong playmaking ability. With his return, Clemson now solidifies its offensive identity heading into a highly anticipated campaign.

 

Head Coach Dabo Swinney didn’t hold back in expressing his excitement. “Cade is a cornerstone of our program,” Swinney said. “He’s got the heart, the talent, and the work ethic that defines what it means to be a Clemson Tiger. We’re building something special here, and with Cade leading the way, the sky’s the limit.”

 

Swinney also hinted that Klubnik’s return will come with even greater responsibility and opportunity. “We’re going to make Cade the centerpiece of our offense,” he said. “We’re going to open things up, give him the tools to succeed, and let him do what he does best—lead and make plays.”

 

Klubnik’s decision is already having ripple effects. Several teammates have expressed renewed excitement about staying for another run at the national title, and early recruiting buzz suggests that Klubnik’s presence could attract even more talent to the program.

 

Fans, meanwhile, are already dreaming big. “This is the best news we’ve had in a long time,” said longtime Clemson fan Maria Thompson. “He’s the kind of player you build a championship team around.”

 

Klubnik threw for over 3,500 yards and 28 touchdowns in the 2024 season, earning All-ACC honors and national attention. Now, with another year in Swinney’s system and a roster filled with rising stars, expectations are soaring.

 

One thing’s certain—Clemson is all in, and so is Cade Klubnik.

 

The countdown to the 2025 season just got a whole lot more exciting.