Clemson Sports Talk

Today on Clemson Sports Talk, Swanny opens the show with Jason Priester breaking down Clemson’s trip to Cal and what the Tigers need to prove on the West Coast. Clemson legend Tim Bourret also joins the program, while former Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden weighs in on the Tigers and whether the running game may finally be coming together. Plus, Swanny breaks down the keys to Clemson-Cal—establish...

Clemson’s future is front and center as Swanny looks at Tait Reynolds’ continued development and what the young quarterback could mean for the Tigers moving forward. With Clemson preparing for Cal, the Tigers need Reynolds to continue progressing while the running game and offensive line help take some of the pressure off his shoulders. Plus, Swanny dives into a loaded weekend of college football,...

Clemson heads west for a Friday night showdown with Cal, and Swanny explains why the Tigers can’t afford to sleep on the Golden Bears. From the cross-country travel and time change to the challenge of facing JKS, Clemson will need to build on the momentum created by Tait Reynolds, Gideon Davidson and the Tigers’ comeback against North Carolina. Plus, Jamie Bradford joins the show to discuss growin...

Clemson has life again. After rallying from a 17-3 deficit to beat North Carolina 28-20, Swanny looks at how Tait Reynolds, Gideon Davidson and the Tigers finally found a spark—and why the comeback could change the trajectory of Clemson’s season. Plus, Clemson heads west for its first ACC road game on the West Coast against Cal. If the Tigers can take care of business in Berkeley, a showdown with...

Clemson finally found some life. After falling behind North Carolina 17-3 and looking headed for another disappointing afternoon, the Tigers responded following a lengthy weather delay to rally for a 28-20 win. Swanny breaks down what changed for Tait Reynolds, the emergence of Gideon Davidson and the spark that suddenly has Clemson feeling different heading into a short week. Plus, William Qualki...

Tait Reynolds is set to make his first career start as Clemson hosts North Carolina, and the Tigers are hoping the freshman quarterback can provide the spark their struggling offense desperately needs. Swanny breaks down what Reynolds brings to the table, Clemson’s problems along the offensive line and why getting ahead of the chains will be critical against the Tar Heels. Plus, Jason Priester joi...

Tait Reynolds is set to make his first career start as Clemson hosts North Carolina, but what would actually qualify as a successful debut? Swanny lays out what he needs to see from the freshman quarterback, including more explosive plays, better third-down production and—most importantly—touchdowns instead of field goals. Plus, longtime Clemson SID Tim Bourret joins the show to put Reynolds’ hist...

Swanny takes another look at Clemson’s quarterback change and pinpoints the drive where Tait Reynolds may have taken the job from Christopher Vizzina. The numbers weren’t spectacular, but Clemson’s offense—and perhaps the players around Reynolds—looked different once the freshman entered the game. Plus, Chad Morris admits he was surprised by Clemson’s lack of energy against Georgia Southern and sa...

Dabo Swinney is leaving little doubt about Clemson’s quarterback situation: Tait Reynolds has moved ahead of Christopher Vizzina and won the starting job. Swanny breaks down what Reynolds showed against Georgia Southern, what still has to improve and the enormous challenge awaiting the true freshman as Clemson opens ACC play against North Carolina. Plus, Swanny digs into Clemson’s staggering third...

Clemson has a new starting quarterback. Dabo Swinney says freshman Tait Reynolds has earned the opportunity to start against North Carolina after showing promise in the Tigers’ 22-7 win over Georgia Southern. Swanny breaks down the quarterback change and asks whether Reynolds can provide the fresh start Clemson’s struggling offense desperately needs. Plus, William Qualkinbush joins the show to dis...

Clemson is looking for answers after a stunning 51-10 loss at LSU. Swanny asks whether the Tigers simply had a disastrous night in Baton Rouge—or whether something deeper is broken inside Dabo Swinney’s program. Former Clemson star Shaq Lawson joins the show and says the Tigers need to rediscover the hunger and toughness that defined Clemson’s championship teams. Plus, former Clemson head coach To...

After Clemson’s stunning 51-10 loss at LSU, Swanny examines Dabo Swinney’s confidence in his team and asks a simple question: what if Dabo is ultimately right? One ugly night in Baton Rouge doesn’t have to define Clemson’s season, but the Tigers now have plenty to prove. Plus, Swanny previews what Clemson needs to show against Georgia Southern, including improvement in the running game and along t...

Clemson is still searching for answers after a stunning 51-10 loss at LSU. Swanny digs into Dabo Swinney’s response to questions about roster construction, the Tigers’ struggles in the trenches and what Clemson actually needs to show against Georgia Southern. Plus, listeners sound off on the state of the program, Jamie Bradford joins the show to talk South Carolina and the SEC, and the escalating...

After Labor Day weekend, Swanny breaks down Clemson's epic loss to LSU. Plus, fans react via text and phone line to a disgusting performance from Dabo Swinney's squad.

Clemson is headed to Baton Rouge, and Swanny gives his final thoughts and prediction before the Tigers face LSU under the lights. Tim Bourret and Jason Priester join the show to break down Christopher Vizzina, Clemson’s revamped roster and what it will take to pull the upset. Plus, former Clemson coach Tommy Bowden weighs in on the matchup and the controversy surrounding LSU’s pursuit of former pr...

Former Clemson defensive end Levi Matthews joins the show to talk about his move from the helmet to the headset, his new film-room series and what he sees from the Tigers heading into Saturday night's showdown at LSU. Matthews also explains how Clemson prepares players for hostile environments and why sometimes surviving the chaos comes down to something simple: eyes, hands, feet. Plus, Dabo Swinn...

Dabo Swinney makes it official: Christopher Vizzina will start at quarterback when Clemson opens the season at LSU, but freshman Tait Reynolds isn't going away. Blake Ruffino of AYS Sports joins Swanny with the view from Baton Rouge, where expectations — and controversy — are running high ahead of Saturday night's showdown in Death Valley. Plus, Pigskin Prognostication rolls on with Virginia Tech,...

Clemson heads to LSU as a double-digit underdog, but Swanny says keeping it close isn't enough — find a way to win. William Qualkinbush joins the show to break down the matchup, Clemson’s questions in the trenches and the challenge of playing in Baton Rouge. Plus, Week 0 reactions and predictions for Utah, Virginia, UCLA and West Virginia.

College football is finally back! Swanny looks ahead to the first Power Four action of the season, rolls through predictions for Syracuse, Rutgers and Alabama, and makes his Week 0 picks. Plus, Jason Priester joins the show to discuss Clemson’s defensive tackle concerns, the challenge awaiting the Tigers at LSU and the ongoing fight over former NFL players returning to college football.

Clemson’s trip to LSU is officially a sellout, and Swanny wonders if it’s finally time for the Tigers to BYOG again. Longtime Clemson SID Tim Bourret joins the show to preview the matchup, discuss the quarterback battle and Clemson’s running backs. Plus, Vic Burley apologizes following his arrest, and the Pigskin Prognostication series continues with Stanford, Purdue, Vanderbilt and UCF.

College football may have finally found a way to push back. After the Big Ten moved to prohibit former professional athletes from returning to college competition, the SEC established its own policy aimed directly at its member institutions — and Swanny believes that distinction could be significant. The players may be NCAA eligible, but that doesn't necessarily mean SEC schools can put them on th...

Swanny dives into the latest details surrounding Vic Burley’s arrest and wonders whether the Clemson defensive tackle can turn an ugly situation into the wake-up call his career desperately needs. Plus, the Pigskin Prognostication series rolls on with Oregon, Texas and TCU as Week 1 finally arrives. Then William Qualkinbush joins the show to discuss Burley and the increasingly bizarre state of col...

Swanny reacts to Vic Burley’s indefinite suspension and what another setback means for Clemson’s already-questionable defensive tackle room heading into Baton Rouge. Plus, Tennessee, Oklahoma State and Pitt go under the microscope in the Pigskin Prognostication series. William Qualkinbush joins the show to discuss Burley, Clemson’s defensive line concerns, and the increasingly bizarre world of col...

Swanny revisits Clemson’s historic 1982 showdown with Georgia before rolling through preseason predictions for Kansas State, Notre Dame and Ohio State. Plus, Jason Priester joins the show to break down Dabo Swinney’s continued challenge to Clemson’s defensive tackles, the Tigers’ options at defensive end and how Chad Morris could use helmet communication to his advantage against LSU. Later, Swanny...

Swanny takes a trip down memory lane with Leonard’s Losers before turning his attention to Clemson’s looming trip to Baton Rouge and Lane Kiffin’s latest look at LSU. Plus, Tim Bourret explains why Clemson’s 1982 opener at Georgia still tops LSU as the Tigers’ biggest road opener ever and weighs in on Christopher Vizzina’s growing presence as Clemson’s potential starting quarterback. Swanny also r...