Clemson Dismisses Marquise Henderson, Eligibility Unclear

Clemson University has dismissed freshman running back Marquise Henderson, a highly ranked four-star recruit from the class of 2025, for undisclosed reasons, according to an official team statement. Henderson, a mid-year enrollee, had not played a game for Clemson and missed much of spring practice due to a hamstring injury. He was regarded as one of South Carolina's top recruits, setting several high school records with over 6,000 rushing yards. Henderson is now expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal, though his eligibility for the 2025 season remains uncertain. This marks Clemson's first player dismissal in nearly two years. The decision comes as the team seeks to build on a strong returning lineup and highly ranked recruiting class.