Jay Schell's Clemson vs Oklahoma Decision | Clemson Tigers Football News

Clemson Tigers Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Jay Schell, a top-ranked four-star linebacker with the size and stats to back it up, is choosing between Clemson and Oklahoma — two programs deeply connected through family, coaching, and campus visits. Raised near Clemson with parents who are alumni, Schell’s dad even played QB for the Tigers. He’s been to Clemson six times already, but Oklahoma is currently the front-runner thanks to head coach Brent Venables’ Clemson roots and his familiar defensive philosophy. Schell plans to visit Clemson for their home opener on Sept. 12, then Oklahoma the next week — and his decision could be made…