Clemson Sports Talk

Tait Reynolds is set to make his first career start as Clemson hosts North Carolina, but what would actually qualify as a successful debut? Swanny lays out what he needs to see from the freshman quarterback, including more explosive plays, better third-down production and—most importantly—touchdowns instead of field goals.

Plus, longtime Clemson SID Tim Bourret joins the show to put Reynolds’ historic start into perspective and discuss Clemson’s offensive struggles. Swanny also looks at LSU–Ole Miss, Florida State–Alabama, Tony Elliott’s undefeated Virginia squad and the biggest games around college football.

Swanny takes another look at Clemson’s quarterback change and pinpoints the drive where Tait Reynolds may have taken the job from Christopher Vizzina. The numbers weren’t spectacular, but Clemson’s offense—and perhaps the players around Reynolds—looked different once the freshman entered the game.

Plus, Chad Morris admits he was surprised by Clemson’s lack of energy against Georgia Southern and says the Tigers have to bring more fire and passion. Jamie Bradford joins the show to preview South Carolina’s SEC opener against a dangerous Mississippi State team, and Swanny examines whether changes coming to college athletics could ultimately benefit Clemson.

Dabo Swinney is leaving little doubt about Clemson’s quarterback situation: Tait Reynolds has moved ahead of Christopher Vizzina and won the starting job. Swanny breaks down what Reynolds showed against Georgia Southern, what still has to improve and the enormous challenge awaiting the true freshman as Clemson opens ACC play against North Carolina.

Plus, Swanny digs into Clemson’s staggering third-down problems, reacts to Dabo comparing Reynolds physically to Tim Tebow and looks at Trevor Lawrence and several former Tigers making noise in the NFL. The show also turns toward South Carolina’s upcoming matchup with Mississippi State and what both teams have riding on the game.

Clemson has a new starting quarterback. Dabo Swinney says freshman Tait Reynolds has earned the opportunity to start against North Carolina after showing promise in the Tigers’ 22-7 win over Georgia Southern. Swanny breaks down the quarterback change and asks whether Reynolds can provide the fresh start Clemson’s struggling offense desperately needs.

Plus, William Qualkinbush joins the show to discuss the move at quarterback, Clemson’s continued problems along the offensive line and the challenge of sending a freshman QB against a Bill Belichick-led North Carolina defense. Swanny also looks around college football after a wild weekend featuring Texas’ comeback against Ohio State and Oregon’s loss to Oklahoma State.

Clemson is looking for answers after a stunning 51-10 loss at LSU. Swanny asks whether the Tigers simply had a disastrous night in Baton Rouge—or whether something deeper is broken inside Dabo Swinney’s program.

Former Clemson star Shaq Lawson joins the show and says the Tigers need to rediscover the hunger and toughness that defined Clemson’s championship teams. Plus, former Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden, Mark Packer and Jason Priester weigh in on Clemson’s decline, NIL and the transfer portal, the Tigers’ problems in the trenches and what has to change.

Clemson gets its first chance to respond Saturday night against Georgia Southern in Death Valley. What does Dabo Swinney’s team need to show to begin changing the conversation?

After Clemson’s stunning 51-10 loss at LSU, Swanny examines Dabo Swinney’s confidence in his team and asks a simple question: what if Dabo is ultimately right? One ugly night in Baton Rouge doesn’t have to define Clemson’s season, but the Tigers now have plenty to prove.

Plus, Swanny previews what Clemson needs to show against Georgia Southern, including improvement in the running game and along the offensive line, and examines the claim that Clemson still has the best secondary in the country.

Clemson is still searching for answers after a stunning 51-10 loss at LSU. Swanny digs into Dabo Swinney’s response to questions about roster construction, the Tigers’ struggles in the trenches and what Clemson actually needs to show against Georgia Southern.

Plus, listeners sound off on the state of the program, Jamie Bradford joins the show to talk South Carolina and the SEC, and the escalating LSU eligibility fight raises an incredible question: could the conference really take action against one of its founding members?

What has to change for Clemson—and how much can we really learn Saturday night?

After Labor Day weekend, Swanny breaks down Clemson's epic loss to LSU. Plus, fans react via text and phone line to a disgusting performance from Dabo Swinney's squad.

Clemson is headed to Baton Rouge, and Swanny gives his final thoughts and prediction before the Tigers face LSU under the lights. Tim Bourret and Jason Priester join the show to break down Christopher Vizzina, Clemson’s revamped roster and what it will take to pull the upset.

Plus, former Clemson coach Tommy Bowden weighs in on the matchup and the controversy surrounding LSU’s pursuit of former professional players.

Former Clemson defensive end Levi Matthews joins the show to talk about his move from the helmet to the headset, his new film-room series and what he sees from the Tigers heading into Saturday night's showdown at LSU.

Matthews also explains how Clemson prepares players for hostile environments and why sometimes surviving the chaos comes down to something simple: eyes, hands, feet.

Plus, Dabo Swinney weighs in on the wild state of college football, Tom Allen breaks down the challenge of LSU's rebuilt offense, and Swanny wraps up Pigskin Prognostication with Washington and Wisconsin.

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