Episodes
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-26-2026
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.
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-23-2026
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…
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-22-2026
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…
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-21-2026
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...
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-20-2026
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,...
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-19-2026
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…
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-14-2026
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...
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-13-2026
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…
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-12-2026
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...
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-8-2026
Swanny is a bit under the weather, so we get a "Best of the Week" edition.
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-7-2026
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…
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-6-2026
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…
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-5-2026
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...
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Clemson Sports REWIND | 10-2-2026
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…
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The “What If?” Edition
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…
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The “Under Pressure” Edition
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...
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The “No Weaknesses” Edition
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...
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The “Snapped Out of It” Edition
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…
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The "Tigers Head West" Edition
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...
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The "College Football Fix" Edition
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…
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The “Don’t Sleep on Cal” Edition
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...
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The "Everything on the Table" Edition
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…
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The "Finding Their Juice" Edition
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…
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The "Something Different" Edition
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…
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The “Show Me Something” Edition
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...
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The “Changing the Energy” Edition
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…
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The “Performance Deal” Edition
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...
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The "Fresh Start" Edition
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…
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The “Hungry Enough?” Edition
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...
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The “Talk to Me in December” Edition
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…
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The "Did You Play Football?" Edition
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…
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The "Louisiana Letdown" Edition
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.
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The “Pack Your Guts” Edition
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...
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The “Eyes, Hands, Feet” Edition
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…
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The “Just a Little Ahead” Edition
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…
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The “No Moral Victories” Edition
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...
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The “Sign Me Up” Edition
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…
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The “Bring Your Own Guts” Edition
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…
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The “Draw the Line” Edition
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...
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The “Showing His Butt” Edition
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...
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The “Adults in the Room” Edition
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…
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The “Bunch of Nobodies” Edition
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...
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The “Raise Your Pigskin IQ” Edition
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…
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The "Feet in the Fire" Edition
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…
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The "Earn It Back" Edition
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…
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The "Juice in the Lemonade" Edition
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...
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The "Make Us Play You" Edition
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...
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The "Couple of Plays" Edition
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...
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The "Get It Back" Edition
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...
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The "Exclusive No More" Edition
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...