Clemson Sports Talk

Clemson won't have the luxury of easing into the 2026 season. Swanny explains why the Tigers' trip to LSU could be the toughest opener in program history and examines some potential cracks Lane Kiffin's Tigers showed during their first scrimmage. Plus, Jamie Bradford joins the show to discuss South Carolina's depleted wide receiver room, LaNorris Sellers in Kendall Briles' offense and whether coll...

Clemson enters 2026 in unfamiliar territory—outside the preseason AP Top 25 for the first time since 2011. Swanny looks back at just how dramatically expectations have changed in Tigertown and why the Tigers have earned the skepticism. Plus, Jeremiah Alexander explains Clemson's effort to “callous the mind” during fall camp, JUCO newcomer Andy Burburija shares his remarkable journey to Clemson, an...

Swanny breaks down Clemson's first major fall scrimmage, the continuing quarterback battle between Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynolds, and the offensive line's development ahead of LSU. Plus, William Qualkinbush weighs in on Polo Anderson's season-ending injury and why Clemson must get comfortable being uncomfortable before walking into what could be the greatest road season opener in program h...

Swanny breaks down Dabo Swinney’s message that nothing is guaranteed during Clemson’s fall camp as players battle to prove they belong on the field. Plus, Jason Priester weighs in on the quarterback competition, Vic Burley and Tristan Smith, while Swanny rolls through six season predictions—including LSU and Clemson’s highly anticipated opener in Baton Rouge.

Swanny explains why the difference between a disappointing season and a great one can come down to just a couple of plays—and why Clemson may be closer to a major bounce-back than its 2025 record suggests. Plus, Jamie Bradford breaks down expectations for South Carolina, and Swanny continues his 2026 predictions with Kentucky, Cincinnati and Georgia Tech.

Swanny catches up with Brett Friedlander and David Glenn to examine where Clemson stands in a changing ACC and why the LSU opener could carry enormous weight for the Tigers. Plus, the 2026 prediction series continues with Baylor, Florida State and Maryland, and the guys discuss James Franklin's impact at Virginia Tech and the pressure facing Mike Norvell at Florida State.

Swanny explains why continued College Football Playoff expansion could make reaching the postseason less meaningful and lays out his own vision for a 24-team format. Plus, the 2026 prediction series continues with Duke, Iowa and Georgia, Ronan Hanafin discusses Clemson's revamped safety room, and Swanny examines why elite quarterback play remains the biggest difference between contenders and prete...

Swanny examines Clemson's quarterback battle and asks whether Tate Reynolds should start at LSU if he narrowly outplays Christopher Vizzina in fall camp. William Qualkinbush weighs in on why experience could still give Vizzina the edge in Death Valley and shares what he learned traveling through Italy with Clemson basketball. Plus, Lane Kiffin provides an update on LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt, Swa...

Clemson is back on the practice field, and the questions surrounding the Tigers are beginning to get answers. Tim Bourret looks back on 49 Clemson fall camps, including the freshman who immediately made him take notice: Sammy Watkins. Jason Priester joins the show with his first impressions of Clemson's quarterback competition, including why Tait Reynolds already looks the part, plus the battles t...

Swanny catches up with Jamie Bradford to discuss the instability surrounding college athletics, the transfer portal and why fans feel increasingly disconnected from the sport. They also examine South Carolina's chances of bouncing back in 2026 and the difficulty of surviving an SEC schedule. Plus, Swanny continues his season predictions with Auburn and Arizona State, breaks down Dabo Swinney's com...

Swanny welcomes Lowell the Producer back to the program to discuss how expectations have changed around Clemson football and whether Chad Morris can help restore confidence in the Tigers' offense. Plus, they break down Clemson's daunting opener at LSU, the ACC race and South Carolina's challenging road ahead. Swanny also continues his 2026 predictions with Boston College and Illinois and examines...

Swanny explains why all the lawsuits, eligibility debates and governance issues surrounding college football disappear once the games begin. Plus, the 2026 season prediction series kicks off with Arkansas and Arizona, Tony Petitti weighs in on the Big Ten's future and potential CFP changes, and Swanny looks at why Chad Morris isn't trying to recreate Clemson's past—he's building its future.

Swanny breaks down the growing uncertainty surrounding college athletics after a federal judge's sweeping eligibility ruling, asking who's really making the rules anymore. Plus, former Clemson star DeAndre Hopkins begins his coaching career at Georgia Tech, ACC Network analyst Max Browne joins the show to discuss Christopher Vizzina, Chad Morris, and the conference race, and Swanny previews the st...

Swanny questions the NCAA's confusing transfer portal rules and Tennessee linebacker Aaron Carter's suspension before sitting down with College Football Playoff Executive Director Rich Clark to discuss expansion, transparency, and the future of the postseason. Plus, Tim Bourret joins the show to recap Clemson basketball's trip to Italy, preview the Tigers' season, and reflect on the lasting legacy...

Swanny reacts to Clemson being picked fourth in the ACC preseason poll and explains why expectations in July won't determine what happens on the field this fall. Plus, Will Vandervort discusses Dabo Swinney's confidence in his revamped coaching staff and Chad Morris' return, Jamie Bradford weighs in on the changing landscape of college football, and Louisville's Cleve Lubin shares an inspiring jou...

Swanny explains why Clemson may be much closer to returning to national championship contention than many believe, despite entering the season with lower expectations than in recent years. Plus, Chad Morris discusses Christopher Vizzina, the offensive line, and preparing for LSU, Tim Bourret shares his outlook on the Tigers' 2026 campaign; Faxon Childress weighs in on Clemson's quarterback battle...

Swanny reacts to Pete Golding's controversial comments on tampering and explains why the lack of accountability in college football continues to reward programs willing to bend the rules.  Plus, David Glenn joins the show to break down the ACC race, Chad Morris discusses Clemson's quarterback competition and offensive philosophy, and Swanny shares why Christopher Vizzina appears to have the inside...

Swanny explains why the current college sports model has reached a breaking point and lays out his vision for a brand-new national college football league with shared revenue, salary caps, contracts, and independent governance. Plus, Will Vandervort joins the show from ACC Kickoff to discuss Dabo Swinney's revamped coaching staff, Chad Morris' return to Clemson, and why the Tigers could be poised...

Swanny breaks down the SEC's effort to reshape the College Football Playoff conversation, explains why comparing 9–3 teams to 11–1 teams isn't as simple as some claim, and sounds off on Pete Golding's controversial comments about tampering. Plus, exclusive ACC Kickoff interviews with Clemson's Will Heldt and Olsen Patt-Henry, Tim Bourret joins the show to discuss the Tigers' 2026 outlook, and Tom...

Swanny breaks down Ben Boulware's challenge for Clemson's defense to find its next vocal leader, reacts to SEC Media Days, and catches up with Jamie Bradford to discuss conference expansion, Shane Beamer, and the future of college football.

Swanny reacts to Greg Sankey's comments from SEC Media Days on College Football Playoff expansion, NCAA governance, and the future of college athletics before welcoming William Qualkinbush to discuss the biggest takeaways from ACC Kickoff. Plus, Tim Bourret shares his thoughts on Clemson's outlook for 2026, and C.J. Spiller breaks down the Tigers' revamped running back room and the impact of trans...

Swanny broadcasts from the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte with interviews featuring Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO David Epps, Syracuse standout Demetres Samuel Jr., Clemson's Olsen Patt-Henry and Will Heldt, Louisville defensive lineman Clev Lubin, and Jason Priester. Plus, discussions on Chad Morris' impact on Clemson's offense, Christopher Vizzina's opportunity at quarterback, the Tigers' season opener a...

Swanny recaps Day 1 of the 2026 ACC Kickoff, breaks down Commissioner Jim Phillips' comments on the College Football Playoff, the ACC's new championship tiebreaker, and conference expansion, then brings you extensive preseason insight from Dabo Swinney on Clemson's roster, coaching staff, quarterback competition, and preparations for the Tigers' season opener against LSU.

Swanny previews the ACC Kickoff, discusses Dabo Swinney and Clemson entering a new era of expectations, examines how the transfer portal has reshaped college football with William Qualkinbush, recaps the MLB Draft's impact on Clemson baseball, and looks ahead to the World Cup semifinals.

Swanny reacts to Kevin Guskiewicz's decision to remain at Michigan State, previews the start of the talking season with Big 12 Media Days, discusses the latest fallout from the Brendan Sorsby gambling case, breaks down the Monster Energy partnership with the Big 12, and catches up with Jamie Bradford to preview the ACC race heading into ACC Kickoff.