Will Helt’s return supercharges Clemson’s defensive hopes for 2026 amid roster turmoil. With NFL-bound stars like TJ Parker and Peter Woods departing, Morgan Thomas spotlights Helt as the defensive anchor Tigers fans desperately needed. Can Dabo Swinney’s squad rebuild its depth and raise its ceiling, or will portal moves and recruiting missteps leave the defense exposed?

Morgan Thomas also sounds the alarm on Clemson’s undermanned Pinstripe Bowl showdown vs. Penn State, with 26 players unavailable due to injuries, opt-outs, and transfers. Discussion heats up around Dabo’s roster management and controversial experiments like Ian Shefflin’s brief football stint. Are these decisions signs of strategic genius or costly misjudgments? Get the latest on Clemson’s transfer portal priorities, bowl game realities, and the leadership pressures shaping the Tigers’ future in college football’s new era.

00:00 "Clemson DE Returning in 2026"

03:59 Clemson Defense Anchored for 2026

08:58 Clemson's Defensive Line Strategy

10:53 Aura Frames: Easy Photo Sharing

13:15 Roster Challenges and Player Updates

18:24 "Questioning Rules and Values"

22:36 "Clemson Frustrations and Experiment Critique"

23:57 "Dabo's Hypocrisy on Values"

27:23 "Dabo's Sales Pitch Critique"

30:54 "Locked On Clemson Updates"

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