Clemson Tigers stay the course as Garrett Riley remains offensive coordinator—despite swirling rumors and fan pressure. Can Dabo Swinney’s staff spark a true offensive revival with Riley at the helm and a new quarterback on the horizon?\n\nMorgan Thomas breaks down Riley’s press conference ahead of the Pinstripe Bowl against Penn State, spotlighting Clemson’s developmental focus as they evaluate young talent like Juju Preston and Jeremiah Alexander. Key topics include Cade Klubnik’s final game, challenges on the offensive line, and the importance of bowl practices for shaping the 2026 depth chart. Plus, basketball takes a tough hit as freshman Zach Foster suffers a season-ending ACL injury, raising questions about Clemson’s tournament ceiling and Brad Brownell’s next move.

00:00 "Clemson Updates: Football & More"
04:54 "Garrett Riley, Clemson, and Challenges"
09:10 "Backup Bowl and Dabo's Rebound"
11:46 "Garrett Riley's Development-Focused Bowl Prep"
15:30 Focus Shifts to Future Development
18:02 Clemson's Depth Tested Amid Injuries
22:33 Clemson Star Suffers Leg Injury
25:05 Clemson's Setback and Frustrations
28:17 "Recovery Takes Time and Care"

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