Clemson Sports Talk

Swanny explains why the current college sports model has reached a breaking point and lays out his vision for a brand-new national college football league with shared revenue, salary caps, contracts, and independent governance.

Plus, Will Vandervort joins the show from ACC Kickoff to discuss Dabo Swinney's revamped coaching staff, Chad Morris' return to Clemson, and why the Tigers could be poised for a bounce-back season in 2026.

Swanny breaks down the SEC's effort to reshape the College Football Playoff conversation, explains why comparing 9–3 teams to 11–1 teams isn't as simple as some claim, and sounds off on Pete Golding's controversial comments about tampering.

Plus, exclusive ACC Kickoff interviews with Clemson's Will Heldt and Olsen Patt-Henry, Tim Bourret joins the show to discuss the Tigers' 2026 outlook, and Tom Allen shares how Clemson's defense plans to take a major step forward in Year 2.

Swanny breaks down Ben Boulware's challenge for Clemson's defense to find its next vocal leader, reacts to SEC Media Days, and catches up with Jamie Bradford to discuss conference expansion, Shane Beamer, and the future of college football.

Swanny reacts to Greg Sankey's comments from SEC Media Days on College Football Playoff expansion, NCAA governance, and the future of college athletics before welcoming William Qualkinbush to discuss the biggest takeaways from ACC Kickoff.

Plus, Tim Bourret shares his thoughts on Clemson's outlook for 2026, and C.J. Spiller breaks down the Tigers' revamped running back room and the impact of transfer Chris Johnson

Swanny broadcasts from the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte with interviews featuring Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO David Epps, Syracuse standout Demetres Samuel Jr., Clemson's Olsen Patt-Henry and Will Heldt, Louisville defensive lineman Clev Lubin, and Jason Priester. Plus, discussions on Chad Morris' impact on Clemson's offense, Christopher Vizzina's opportunity at quarterback, the Tigers' season opener at LSU, and why the ACC needs more programs to rise alongside Clemson and Miami.

Swanny recaps Day 1 of the 2026 ACC Kickoff, breaks down Commissioner Jim Phillips' comments on the College Football Playoff, the ACC's new championship tiebreaker, and conference expansion, then brings you extensive preseason insight from Dabo Swinney on Clemson's roster, coaching staff, quarterback competition, and preparations for the Tigers' season opener against LSU.

Swanny previews the ACC Kickoff, discusses Dabo Swinney and Clemson entering a new era of expectations, examines how the transfer portal has reshaped college football with William Qualkinbush, recaps the MLB Draft's impact on Clemson baseball, and looks ahead to the World Cup semifinals.

Swanny reacts to Kevin Guskiewicz's decision to remain at Michigan State, previews the start of the talking season with Big 12 Media Days, discusses the latest fallout from the Brendan Sorsby gambling case, breaks down the Monster Energy partnership with the Big 12, and catches up with Jamie Bradford to preview the ACC race heading into ACC Kickoff.

Swanny reacts to the United States' crushing World Cup exit against Belgium, breaks down what the loss says about the future of U.S. soccer with former Clemson standout Mark Pizant, discusses Clemson's presidential search after Kevin Guskiewicz's decision to stay at Michigan State, catches up with Florida State insider Jeff Cameron ahead of ACC Kickoff, and examines why Auburn may be the most frustrated fan base in college football.

Swanny recaps the latest FIFA World Cup action, explains why Clemson's season opener at LSU could define the Tigers' 2026 campaign, breaks down the quarterback battle between Christopher Vizzina and Tate Reynolds, discusses South Carolina's recruiting surge, and shares why Dabo Swinney's gesture toward Steven Garcia is bigger than football.