Cade Klubnik announces return for 2025 season

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik will return for the 2025 season, he announced Monday via X. He spent the past three seasons with the Tigers and will finish out his career with the same team he committed to out of high school.

Klubnil led the Tigers to the College Football Playoff in 2024, finish with a career-best 3,629 yards and 36 touchdowns to six interceptions. Clemson fell against Texas in the opening round of the CFP.

The story isn’t over. See y’all in 2025. pic.twitter.com/ovcitDHh8F

— Cade Klubnik (@CadeKlubnikQB) December 30, 2024

Cade Klubnik committed to Clemson as a five-star recruit in the 2022 class out of Westlake High School in Austin, Texas. He ranked as the No. 18 overall player and No. 1 quarterback in the cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Klubnik threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns to one interception in the CFP first-round game against Texas. He ends his career at Clemson with 7,180 yards passing and 57 touchdowns to eight interceptions.

Clemson is coming off of a season in which it won the ACC Championship and finished with a 10-4 record.

Barrett Carter pens heartfelt goodbye to Clemson, declares for 2025 NFL Draft

Barrett Carter’s time with the Clemson Tigers has officially come to an end since he has no more eligibility remaining. But on Wednesday night, he still decided to pen a heartfelt goodbye to Clemson. He also let everyone know that he was officially declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.

“I’ve been incredibly blessed to wear orange and purple these past four years, and I’ll be forever grateful for everything Clemson has given me – the Clemson family will always have a special place in my heart. I want to thank Coach Swinney, the entire coaching staff, and my teammates in believing in me and pushing me to be better every single day. You all made me into the player I am today and you’ve taught me so much about what it means to be a leader, to sacrifice, and to give everything you’ve got for something bigger than yourself,” Carter wrote in his draft declaration.

“I thank God for giving me the greatest opportunity to play college football. Now I’m ready for the next challenge. The NFL is where I’ve always dreamed of being, and I’m excited to take everything I’ve learned here at Clemson and apply it at the next level. I know this journey won’t be easy, but I’m ready to give it everything I’ve got,” Carter continued.