Clemson Sports Talk

Swanny takes a trip down memory lane with Leonard’s Losers before turning his attention to Clemson’s looming trip to Baton Rouge and Lane Kiffin’s latest look at LSU.

Plus, Tim Bourret explains why Clemson’s 1982 opener at Georgia still tops LSU as the Tigers’ biggest road opener ever and weighs in on Christopher Vizzina’s growing presence as Clemson’s potential starting quarterback.

Swanny also rolls through predictions for NC State, Northwestern and Oklahoma, reacts to Clemson’s latest position changes, and wonders just how much college football has changed in the era of NIL, eligibility lawsuits and seemingly endless playing careers.

Clemson won't have the luxury of easing into the 2026 season. Swanny explains why the Tigers' trip to LSU could be the toughest opener in program history and examines some potential cracks Lane Kiffin's Tigers showed during their first scrimmage.

Plus, Jamie Bradford joins the show to discuss South Carolina's depleted wide receiver room, LaNorris Sellers in Kendall Briles' offense and whether college football's scheduling model needs another overhaul. And Clemson running back Max Wilson delivers an unforgettable scholarship surprise to his family.

Clemson enters 2026 in unfamiliar territory—outside the preseason AP Top 25 for the first time since 2011. Swanny looks back at just how dramatically expectations have changed in Tigertown and why the Tigers have earned the skepticism.

Plus, Jeremiah Alexander explains Clemson's effort to “callous the mind” during fall camp, JUCO newcomer Andy Burburija shares his remarkable journey to Clemson, and Swanny examines whether the Tigers have enough to surprise people when they head to LSU.

Swanny breaks down Clemson's first major fall scrimmage, the continuing quarterback battle between Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynolds, and the offensive line's development ahead of LSU. Plus, William Qualkinbush weighs in on Polo Anderson's season-ending injury and why Clemson must get comfortable being uncomfortable before walking into what could be the greatest road season opener in program history—a Saturday night in Baton Rouge.

Swanny breaks down Dabo Swinney’s message that nothing is guaranteed during Clemson’s fall camp as players battle to prove they belong on the field. Plus, Jason Priester weighs in on the quarterback competition, Vic Burley and Tristan Smith, while Swanny rolls through six season predictions—including LSU and Clemson’s highly anticipated opener in Baton Rouge.

Swanny explains why the difference between a disappointing season and a great one can come down to just a couple of plays—and why Clemson may be closer to a major bounce-back than its 2025 record suggests. Plus, Jamie Bradford breaks down expectations for South Carolina, and Swanny continues his 2026 predictions with Kentucky, Cincinnati and Georgia Tech.

Swanny catches up with Brett Friedlander and David Glenn to examine where Clemson stands in a changing ACC and why the LSU opener could carry enormous weight for the Tigers.

Plus, the 2026 prediction series continues with Baylor, Florida State and Maryland, and the guys discuss James Franklin's impact at Virginia Tech and the pressure facing Mike Norvell at Florida State.

Swanny explains why continued College Football Playoff expansion could make reaching the postseason less meaningful and lays out his own vision for a 24-team format.

Plus, the 2026 prediction series continues with Duke, Iowa and Georgia, Ronan Hanafin discusses Clemson's revamped safety room, and Swanny examines why elite quarterback play remains the biggest difference between contenders and pretenders.

Swanny examines Clemson's quarterback battle and asks whether Tate Reynolds should start at LSU if he narrowly outplays Christopher Vizzina in fall camp. William Qualkinbush weighs in on why experience could still give Vizzina the edge in Death Valley and shares what he learned traveling through Italy with Clemson basketball.

Plus, Lane Kiffin provides an update on LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt, Swanny predicts Florida and BYU's 2026 seasons, and listeners reveal their biggest villains and arch-nemeses in college football.

Clemson is back on the practice field, and the questions surrounding the Tigers are beginning to get answers. Tim Bourret looks back on 49 Clemson fall camps, including the freshman who immediately made him take notice: Sammy Watkins.

Jason Priester joins the show with his first impressions of Clemson's quarterback competition, including why Tait Reynolds already looks the part, plus the battles taking shape in the secondary and the potential emergence of Jaheim Lawson.

Swanny also breaks down Cal and defending national champion Indiana in his 2026 season predictions and catches up with Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO David Epps. Plus, Elliott Washington explains what Clemson wants to accomplish when the Tigers take the field against LSU: “prove who we are.”