Locked On Clemson - Daily Podcast on All Things Clemson Sports

Clemson’s early offers in the 2027 recruiting cycle reveal everything you need to know about Dabo Swinney’s blueprint. In Segment 1, I break down why early June offers matter more at Clemson than most fans realize and how they usually signal true top targets.

Segment 2 delves into the elite defensive back and linebacker prospects who have already been offered. From five-star Joshua Dobson to culture-fit safeties like Christian Chancellor Jr., the Tigers are being surgical in the secondary.

Segment 3 explores Matt Luke’s trench build, with six offensive linemen offered already, including national No. 2 player Kennedy Brown. Clemson isn’t just evaluating—they’re building around the line of scrimmage again.

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Clemson just made a huge statement by offering 2027 QB phenom Peyton Houston, the record-setting passer who threw for 817 yards in a single game. 

In Segment 1, I break down why Houston fits Garrett Riley’s system and why Clemson made him their guy.

Segment 2 digs into Clemson’s entire 2027 offer board, with a look at where Dabo Swinney’s staff is focusing early recruiting efforts, especially along the offensive line and secondary.

Segment 3 dives into the fan-fueled wishlist for finishing the 2026 class. Who are the realistic targets Clemson could still land? Tyler Atkinson, Joey O’Brien, Bryce Perry-Wright, and even the nation’s top punter are still in play.

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ACC football under fire: Is Paul Finebaum's criticism fair? Hosts from Locked On ACC podcasts tackle recent comments dismissing the conference's relevance.

The panel dissects Finebaum's controversial statements, exploring ACC's place in college football's landscape. ESPN's FPI rankings spark debate, with Miami's surprising 9th-place position raising eyebrows. Clemson's Cade Klubnik leads the discussion on top ACC quarterbacks, with Georgia Tech's Haynes King and SMU's Kevin Jennings also in the mix.

Jackson Holzer moderates a heated exchange between Kenton Gibbs, Grayson Boone, Morgan Thomas, and AJ Black, offering diverse perspectives on ACC's future.

Tune in for an unfiltered look at ACC football's challenges and potential in a changing college sports world.

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Clemson landed four-star offensive lineman Leo Delaney, and it’s one of the most exciting recruiting wins in years. We break down how he fits into the 2026 class, why Mikey Bukauskas’ punter offer could fix special teams for good, and how Clemson’s 2027 recruiting offers reveal Dabo’s long-term blueprint for dominance. This episode dives into the trenches, the specialists, and the stars of the future.

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Clemson just made a MAJOR move in the race for five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson and it’s shaking up the entire 2026 recruiting landscape. Dabo Swinney and Tom Allen are now in striking distance of flipping the No. 1 linebacker in the country away from Georgia and Ohio State.

Then we dive into Clemson’s bold new push into the 2027 recruiting class, starting with an elite in-state offer to five-star corner Joshua Dobson, the top player in South Carolina.

To close, we break down Clemson’s national strike of 2027 offers, with seven high-profile prospects offered this weekend—including the No. 1 OT in America and the younger brother of Sammy Brown.

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The College Football Playoff is facing major changes, and Clemson’s future in the sport may hinge on which format wins out. In today’s episode, Morgan Thomas breaks down the battle between the 5+11 and 4-4-2-2-1 formats, explains why Clemson fans should root for fairness over power grabs, and revisits the debate over computers versus committees. Plus, how a 9th ACC game could take away Clemson’s high-profile matchups with teams like Georgia and LSU. This episode gives Tiger fans a voice in the biggest structural decisions in college football. Because the stakes are higher than ever. And Clemson’s seat at the table depends on how these decisions shake out.

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ACC football fans, are you ready for a shake-up? The SEC's Greg Sankey has stirred the pot with his comments on the ACC and Big 12, sparking a debate on conference power dynamics. Dive into the world of college football as we explore the impact of NIL on Clemson's recruiting strategy and the challenges facing the Cal Golden Bears in their ACC journey. With insights from Alex Donno, Jackson Holzer, Morgan Thomas, and Kenton Gibbs, this discussion covers everything from anonymous coaches' takes on Syracuse and NC State to the fairness of College Football Playoff selections.

Will the Cal Golden Bears overcome their cross-country hurdles? Can Clemson maintain its competitive edge with NIL? Tune in for expert analysis and insider perspectives.

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A staggering 70% of past NIL deals would have been rejected under new NCAA enforcement rules. In today’s episode, Morgan Thomas breaks down what that number means for Clemson and the college football landscape. Some schools are now paying high school recruits $20,000 a month to stay committed. Clemson, meanwhile, has avoided that mess—but may now be facing a new challenge: overpaying players just to retain them. With the new NIL clearinghouse launching soon, programs across the country could face a total reset. Clemson may be one of the only major programs truly built for what’s coming. That could be a huge win for Dabo Swinney’s vision, or a wake-up call for how the Tigers spend NIL dollars internally.

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The new College Football Playoff format favors the SEC and Big Ten, and Clemson could get boxed out. Host Morgan Thomas breaks down how the new system limits Clemson’s margin for error, what an ACC–Big 12 merger could mean, and how ESPN’s lack of ACC promotion is quietly shrinking the Tigers’ national reach.

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Clemson might get a MAJOR boost to its pitching staff for Regionals as Ethan Darden returns to the mound. Host Morgan Thomas breaks down why Darden’s comeback could flip the postseason, how Coach Bakich is preparing for a dangerous USC-Upstate squad, and what Cade Klubnik’s EA Sports cover means for Clemson Football’s brand.

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