Clemson Sports Talk

Swanny breaks down the latest College Football Playoff rankings, questioning whether expansion has taken the excitement out of the selection process and whether SEC teams are getting too much credit. Plus, Clemson faces growing concerns along the offensive line and in the backfield as the Tigers prepare for Syracuse. Jamie Bradford joins the show to discuss South Carolina’s resurgence and LaNorris...

Clemson heads into November with a chance to turn its season around. Swanny breaks down Dabo Swinney’s latest comments, the Tigers’ growing injury concerns, and whether Clemson can build on its win over Florida State as a tricky road trip to Syracuse approaches. Plus, William Qualkinbush joins the show to discuss Mike Norvell’s firing at Florida State and what went wrong in Tallahassee. Swanny als...

Clemson's offense showed signs of life in a 36-24 win over Florida State, but has Swanny seen enough to believe the Tigers have turned a corner? He breaks down the victory, Dabo Swinney's postgame comments, and the challenges awaiting Clemson at Syracuse. Plus, Swanny reacts to Mike Norvell's firing, welcomes Faxon Childress to the show, examines a massive weekend of college football matchups with...

Clemson heads to Tallahassee with plenty of questions and a lot on the line. Swanny breaks down the Tigers’ offensive struggles, the improvements on defense, and what it might take to turn things around against Florida State. Plus, Jason Priester and former Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden join the show to preview the matchup. Swanny also tackles breaking news in the Big 12, Steve Sarkisian’s conce...

Clemson heads to Tallahassee looking to get its season back on track, but can the Tigers find enough offense to beat Florida State? SiriusXM's Roy Philpott joins Clemson Sports Talk to break down the Tigers' quarterback dilemma, the struggles of Tait Reynolds, and whether turning back to Christopher Vizzina would actually make a difference. Plus, could Jimbo Fisher return to Florida State? Swanny...

Swanny breaks down Clemson’s offensive struggles heading into a crucial matchup with Florida State, while examining the growing pressure on Dabo Swinney and the Tigers’ quarterback situation. Plus, Jamie Bradford joins the show to discuss South Carolina’s momentum, the challenges of winning on the road, and Clemson’s offensive concerns. Swanny also looks at Lincoln Riley’s pressure at USC, Marylan...

Dabo Swinney insists Clemson is improving, but after another frustrating loss to Virginia Tech, are the results telling a different story? We break down Swinney's latest comments, the Tigers' offensive struggles, the quarterback situation involving Tait Reynolds and Christopher Vizzina, and the pressure mounting ahead of Saturday's trip to Florida State. Plus, Dave Doeren's departure from NC State...

Clemson's offense remains the story as the Tigers fall to 4-3. Plus, Clemson is now 2-8 in their last ten Power Four matchups in Death Valley.

Clemson Sports Talk gets you ready for a big weekend of college football! Jason Priester and former Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden join Lawton Swann to break down Clemson's showdown with Virginia Tech, while Swanny previews South Carolina's matchup with Tennessee and delivers his final prediction. Plus, Hevin Brown-Shuler celebrates completing chemotherapy, Mia Moore earns another season at Clems...

Could a 24-team College Football Playoff change the sport forever? On Clemson Sports Talk, Lawton Swann debates the future of bowl games, whether Miami could thrive as an independent, and which other programs could follow suit. Plus, Clemson prepares for Virginia Tech, South Carolina looks to upset Tennessee, and former Clemson SID Tim Bourret joins the show. We also break down the biggest nationa...

Could another wild weekend of college football be on the way? Swanny looks at three intriguing matchups where the favorites might have more to worry about than expected. Miami faces a potential trap against Pitt, Texas tries to avoid a third straight loss against Ole Miss, and Indiana heads to Michigan with plenty to prove. #CollegeFootball #ClemsonSportsTalk #CFB

Swanny isn't holding back after another frustrating run-in with Facebook. Plus, Clemson's path through the ACC is getting complicated, and Dabo Swinney has plenty to say about the Tigers' direction heading into Virginia Tech. Plus, South Carolina looks to build on its momentum against Tennessee, the SEC continues to deliver surprises, and pressure is mounting on some of college football's biggest...

College football delivered a wild weekend of upsets, but Clemson’s 37-0 shutout of Charleston Southern still left plenty of questions. Swanny breaks down the Tigers’ offensive struggles, defensive dominance, and what needs to improve before Virginia Tech. Plus, William Qualkinbush joins the show to discuss Clemson’s passing game, the growing unpredictability of college football, and the debate ove...

Swanny breaks down a loaded college football weekend, including Clemson’s matchup with Charleston Southern, Ohio State vs. Indiana, and the biggest games across the country. Plus, he explores whether Eli Drinkwitz is getting more out of Missouri than almost anyone else in college football—and the surprising NIL advantage helping the Tigers. Jamie Bradford joins the show to discuss South Carolina’s...

Is Clemson closer to turning things around than fans think, or have the Tigers become just another team stuck in the middle of college football? Swanny breaks down Dabo Swinney's Tuesday press conference, the mistakes holding Clemson back, and why the growing parity across the sport has made nearly every Saturday unpredictable. With seven games remaining, the Tigers still have an opportunity to ch...

College football went completely off the rails this weekend—and Clemson might have been one of the biggest beneficiaries without even playing! Swanny recaps a chaotic Saturday featuring Brent Venables' Oklahoma Sooners stunning Texas, Georgia's controversial win over Alabama, and South Carolina snapping its losing streak against Florida. Plus, William Qualkinbush joins the conversation about Shane...

Swanny is a bit under the weather, so we get a "Best of the Week" edition. 

Clemson enters its bye week with plenty of questions after a 3-2 start. Swanny breaks down the Tigers’ troubling offensive statistics, the impact of facing two top-10 opponents, and the season-ending injury to Corian Gibson. Plus, Jamie Bradford joins the show to discuss South Carolina’s struggles, Shane Beamer’s uncertain future, and whether the Gamecocks can afford to make a coaching change.

Clemson heads into the bye week with a chance to reset after a difficult start to the season. Swanny looks at where the Tigers stand after five games, their remaining path through the ACC and whether a run to Charlotte is still within reach. Plus, the focus turns to what Clemson must improve during the break, including concerns along the offensive line and questions surrounding the coaching staff....

Swanny reacts to Clemson’s 41-13 loss to Miami and examines where the Tigers stand after falling to 3-2. He breaks down Clemson’s missed opportunities, the problems in the trenches and the encouraging signs from Tait Reynolds. Plus, William Qualkinbush joins the show to give his take on the Miami loss, while Swanny looks at Clemson’s path forward in the ACC and whether the Tigers can work their wa...

Swanny gets you ready for Clemson’s showdown with No. 4 Miami in Death Valley, breaking down what Tait Reynolds and the Tigers need to do to pull off the upset. Former Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden joins the show to discuss the matchup and the challenge Miami presents. Plus, Swanny looks around a loaded college football weekend and makes his Clemson-Miami prediction.

Clemson enters Saturday night with an enormous opportunity against No. 4 Miami, and Swanny asks the question hanging over the matchup: what if the Tigers actually pull it off? A win could dramatically change the conversation around Clemson, put Tait Reynolds on the map and give the Tigers new life in the ACC race. Plus, Tim Bourret joins the show to discuss Clemson and the opportunity ahead; Swann...

Clemson is preparing for a massive challenge against Miami, and Swanny looks at whether Tom Allen’s improving defense can create enough pressure to disrupt the Hurricanes and give the Tigers a chance in Death Valley. Plus, the ACC race continues to take shape as several undefeated teams enter a pivotal weekend. Plus, Jamie Bradford joins the show to discuss the mounting pressure on Shane Beamer an...

Clemson has a massive opportunity waiting under the lights in Death Valley. Swanny looks at the Tigers’ progress over the past few weeks, the development of Tait Reynolds and Gideon Davidson, and whether Chad Morris’ offense is beginning to find the balance and identity it needs heading into a showdown with No. 4 Miami. Plus, Dabo Swinney breaks down a Hurricanes team he says has virtually no weak...

Clemson returned from the West Coast with a 24-10 win over Cal, and Swanny asks whether the Tigers are finally beginning to turn the corner. William Qualkinbush joins the show to break down Clemson’s improvement, while Swanny looks at Tait Reynolds’ development, an offensive line beginning to click and why Gideon Davidson needs more consistency beyond the explosive plays. Plus, attention turns to...