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Clemson heads west for a Friday night showdown with Cal, and Swanny explains why the Tigers can’t afford to sleep on the Golden Bears. From the cross-country travel and time change to the challenge of facing JKS, Clemson will need to build on the momentum created by Tait Reynolds, Gideon Davidson and the Tigers’ comeback against North Carolina.

Plus, Jamie Bradford joins the show to discuss growing frustration around South Carolina following its loss to Mississippi State and the upcoming matchup with Alabama. Former Clemson tight end Brandon Ford also joins Swanny to talk Chad Morris, NIL, Clemson’s development and why the current Tigers need to block out the noise and “write your own story.”

Clemson has life again. After rallying from a 17-3 deficit to beat North Carolina 28-20, Swanny looks at how Tait Reynolds, Gideon Davidson and the Tigers finally found a spark—and why the comeback could change the trajectory of Clemson’s season.

Plus, Clemson heads west for its first ACC road game on the West Coast against Cal. If the Tigers can take care of business in Berkeley, a showdown with Miami awaits—and suddenly, everything Clemson hoped to accomplish this season could be back on the table.

Clemson finally found some life. After falling behind North Carolina 17-3 and looking headed for another disappointing afternoon, the Tigers responded following a lengthy weather delay to rally for a 28-20 win.

Swanny breaks down what changed for Tait Reynolds, the emergence of Gideon Davidson and the spark that suddenly has Clemson feeling different heading into a short week.

Plus, William Qualkinbush joins the show to react to Clemson’s comeback and what it could mean moving forward. Swanny also looks at the Tigers finding some much-needed juice after a difficult start to the season and turns the page toward Friday night’s road matchup with Cal.

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Tait Reynolds is set to make his first career start as Clemson hosts North Carolina, and the Tigers are hoping the freshman quarterback can provide the spark their struggling offense desperately needs. Swanny breaks down what Reynolds brings to the table, Clemson’s problems along the offensive line and why getting ahead of the chains will be critical against the Tar Heels.

Plus, Jason Priester joins the show to discuss Clemson’s quarterback change and the state of the program, Roy Philpott weighs in on the Tigers and the changing landscape of college football, and former Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden offers his perspective on Reynolds, Chad Morris and Clemson’s offensive challenges.

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.