Clemson Spent the Money. Now These Players Have to Deliver | Clemson Tigers Podcast

Clemson spent the money. Now the X-factors have to deliver. Morgan Thomas breaks down the Clemson players and position groups that will determine whether the Tigers’ major 2026 roster investment actually pays off on the field. The money raised the standard, but it will be players like Christopher Vizzina, Easton Ware, Harris Sewell, Vic Burley, and Clemson’s rebuilt secondary who decide whether the Tigers become a real ACC and playoff contender again. This episode looks beyond the headline dollar amount and focuses on the actual football questions: Can Vizzina command Chad Morris’ offense? Can Easton Ware hold up at right tackle? Can Harris Sewell anchor the offensive line from center? Can Vic Burley become the disruptive defensive tackle Clemson needs? And can Tom Allen’s rebuilt secondary fix the explosive-play problem? 00:00 Christopher Vizzina is Clemson’s biggest X-factor 04:02 Why Clemson’s playmakers need help around them 07:51 Easton Ware, Harris Sewell, and offensive line concerns 11:52 Why Vic Burley must become a force inside 14:40 Defensive tackle play can change Tom Allen’s defense 18:50 Clemson’s defensive line depth and pressure points 22:39 How the rebuilt secondary can raise the defense 27:00 What proof should look like by October Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.