Clemson Pawcast

In this ep we preview the Sugar Bowl matchup between #2 Clemson and #3 Ohio State, with the help of our friend Chris from the former website ClemsonPaws.com.

Tune in for a breakdown of Ohio State's personnel and scheme, and the implications of this game in the larger picture of these two elite programs.

Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

The #2 Clemson Tigers will be making their 6th consecutive trip to the College Football Playoff after claiming their 6th straight ACC title in a 34-10 blowout of fellow playoff contender Notre Dame. In doing so they avenged their loss to the Irish from 6 weeks prior when a depleted Tiger team lost in double OT in South Bend. In this ep we discuss the dominant performance and what having Trevor Lawrence back meant to the offense (11:46), and how the return of key defensive starters, combined with the development of some outstanding true freshman, held Ian Book and Notre Dame to 10 points the second time around (41:36). We wrap with a look ahead to the playoffs and Clemson’s matchup against six game winner Ohio State, and discuss the potential for playoff expansion (1:07:44). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

To preview the 3rd ranked Tigers' rematch with #2 Notre Dame in the ACC Championship Game, we brought on Nathan Atkins from Sports Illustrated's Irish Breakdown. Nate gave us his thoughts on the rematch, and whether Ian Book is up to the task. We also discussed the Brian Kelly regime and the playoff race. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

The #3 Clemson Tigers weathered the cold (and sprinklers) in Blacksburg last weekend, exiting with a 45-10 win over the Virginia Tech Hokies. In this ep we recap what was an otherwise unmemorable game that saw the Tigers' offense limited in possessions (8:26), and their defense that was on the field for nearly two-thirds of the game (36:12). We wrap with a look ahead to the upcoming playoffs and the impact Ohio State may have as a mere 6-0 team (57:38). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

Three weeks after suffering their first loss of the season to Notre Dame, the #3 Clemson Tigers were back on the field in Death Valley Saturday afternoon and showed that time heals all wounds, mounting a 52-17 victory over the Pitt Panthers in a game in which they led 31-0 after one quarter of play. In this ep we discuss the return of QB Trevor Lawrence and his impact on the offense (17:59), and a defense that forced 5 turnovers in welcoming back Tyler Davis, Jaime Skalski and Mike Jones Jr. into the mix while also showcasing freshman talent (43:03). We wrap with a look around college, discuss the latest rankings, and consider potential matchup scenarios heading into the playoffs (1:07:54). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

The Clemson Tigers went down to Tallahassee on Saturday looking to bounce back after their first loss of the season, only to be turned away by the FSU administration in an attempt to avoid further humiliation in a humbling first season under coach Mike Norvell Corona Virus. In doing so they almost assured that Dabo and the Tigers hang 100 on them the next time the two teams meet, which in our estimation may very well have been worth it. So in this ep we discuss the decision, the fallout and the inaugural College Football Playoff ranking for 2020. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

(We attempted to get the FSU medical staff on for an interview but one of our hosts has COVID, so they declined out of an abundance of caution)

We caught up with Quacking Tiger of STS infamy for his thoughts on the 2020 team, the 2021/2022 recruiting classes. And what FSU week pod wouldn't be complete if we didn't talk about the Noles?

Enjoy the show!

A depleted and mistake-prone Clemson Tiger football team went into South Bend on Saturday night and could not hang on against a Notre Dame squad that showed they could win on the big stage, as the Tigers were left to lick there wounds after a 47-40 2OT loss to the Irish. In this ep we discuss the rare regular season loss (1:04) in which the offense posted their worst rushing performance since 2011 (17:01), and the defense ran out of gas against a Notre Dame offense that proved much more capable than they let on in previous performances this year (49:30). We wrap with an outlook of the rest of Clemson’s season and how this loss and other factors may affect the Tigers’ playoff hopes. Enjoy, Go Tigers, and fingers crossed for a rematch.

The #1 Clemson Tigers overcame the absence of Trevor Lawrence after he tested positive for Covid late in the week, mounting the largest home comeback in school history en route to a 34-28 victory over Boston College. In this ep we discuss the rare closely-contested ACC matchup (00:55), as the offense rallied behind the play of the next in line of Clemson 5-star QBs, true freshman DJ Uiagalelei (22:48), and the defense made adjustments to stop the bleeding, holding the Eagles scoreless in the 2nd half (39:23). We then offer our early thoughts on the upcoming Notre Dame game before taking a look around a college football landscape that is nearly back to full strength, with the PAC-12 joining the fold this weekend (59:12). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

The #1 Clemson Tigers turned it on late in a 47-21 win over the Syracuse Orange Saturday night, "escaping" with a four score victory that left fans somewhat uneasy about a somewhat erratic performance. In this episode we recap a game that saw the offense sputter at times (13:31), with miscues stalling drives and leading to points against a defense that played much better than it appeared on first watch (30:46). We also discuss the phenomenon that is Will Spiers, and a special teams unit that continues to struggle with blocked kicks (52:35). We wrap with a look at last week's games that saw the start of the Big 10 season, and look ahead to next week's games on the docket (1:00:34). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!