Why Dabo Swinney KEEPS Garrett Riley | Clemson’s Offense & Quarterback FUTURE DEBATE

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 Development18:02 Clemson's Depth Tested Amid Injuries22:33 Clemson Star Suffers Leg Injury25:05 Clemson's Setback and Frustrations28:17 "Recovery Takes Time and Care"Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksSave big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale.And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout. WayfairGet last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less.Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Rocket MoneyTake control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money.Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON today. Aura FramesFor a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code COLLEGE at checkout.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets 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.