Locked On Clemson - Daily Podcast on All Things Clemson Sports

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Daily podcast all about Clemson Tiger Athletics. Hosted by Morgan Thomas. Going through all things Clemson sports with media insights, hot takes, and breakdowns of every game. ALL SPORTS | ALL PASSION | ALL OF THE TIME A part of the Locked on Podcast Network.

  1. 18h ago

    Tait Reynolds Is Clemson’s QB1. But Is He Ready? | Clemson Tigers Podcast

    Clemson is turning to true freshman Tait Reynolds at quarterback against North Carolina, but that does not mean the Tigers have suddenly solved their offensive problems. Morgan Thomas breaks down what Reynolds actually showed against Georgia Southern, why his mobility gives Clemson something Christopher Vizzina could not, and why the struggling offensive line makes Reynolds’ skill set even more important. The bigger question now is whether a full week as QB1 can turn flashes into functional quarterback play. Can Chad Morris build around Reynolds without relying on hero ball? Can Clemson finally turn red-zone possessions into touchdowns instead of Nolan Hauser field goals? And can the offensive line give its freshman quarterback enough help to develop? Plus, Morgan gives his Clemson-North Carolina prediction and explains why a game that once looked comfortable now feels much closer to a prove-it game for Dabo Swinney and the Tigers. 00:00 Tait Reynolds Takes Over at QB03:18 What Georgia Southern Revealed About Tait11:12 Can Clemson Build Around Reynolds?14:23 What Tait Must Show Against North Carolina18:44 The Offensive Line Is Still the Bigger Problem21:56 Clemson vs. North Carolina Prediction23:59 What Clemson Must Prove Next Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. SupplyHouseVisit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order.SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Omaha SteaksShop proteins you can trust at https://www.Omaha Steaks.com. And right now, get 2 pounds of premium ground beef FREE with orders over $129 using code COLLEGE at checkout. Terms apply. See site for details. Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.Protect yourself now. WayfairTransform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase.Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECOGive Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. 5-Hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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.

    Tait Reynolds Is Clemson’s QB1. But Is He Ready? | Clemson Tigers Podcast

  2. 1d ago

    Tait Reynolds Gets the Start, But Dabo Created Clemson’s QB Problem | Clemson Tigers Podcast

    Tait Reynolds is getting his first start for Clemson against North Carolina, and Morgan Thomas believes it is the right decision. But the much bigger question is how Clemson reached this point. Christopher Vizzina spent three years in the program before struggling through the opening two games and suffering an injury against Georgia Southern. Clemson’s staff had years of practices, spring games and offseason evaluations to understand what it had at quarterback, yet the Tigers now enter their ACC opener relying on an inexperienced freshman. Morgan explains why this is ultimately a Dabo Swinney roster-management problem, how loyalty and Clemson’s development-first philosophy may have prevented true competition, and why Reynolds’ athletic ability at least gives Chad Morris something different to build around. Plus, the North Carolina game has changed completely. It was supposed to be a consistency test. Now Clemson simply needs to prove it can field a functional Power Four offense, score touchdowns and give fans a reason to believe there is a path forward before Cal and Miami arrive. 00:00 Tait Reynolds Gets the Start02:47 What Tait Adds That Vizzina Didn’t05:30 Clemson Should Have Already Known About Vizzina08:47 Did Clemson Ever Have a Real QB Competition?11:13 Starting Tait Is Right, But the Process Was Wrong12:41 UNC Is No Longer a Consistency Test15:01 Clemson Has to Start Scoring Touchdowns19:44 “Functional” Has Become the Standard23:17 Resetting Clemson’s Schedule24:48 Cal Is the Maturity Test, Miami Is the Real Test26:17 What Clemson Must Show With Tait Reynolds27:12 Don’t Ask a Freshman to Save Clemson Football Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. SupplyHouseVisit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order.SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Omaha SteaksShop proteins you can trust at https://www.Omaha Steaks.com. And right now, get 2 pounds of premium ground beef FREE with orders over $129 using code COLLEGE at checkout. Terms apply. See site for details. Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.Protect yourself now. WayfairTransform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase.Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECOGive Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. 5-Hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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.

    Tait Reynolds Gets the Start, But Dabo Created Clemson’s QB Problem | Clemson Tigers Podcast

  3. 2d ago

    Clemson Won. So Why Do I Feel WORSE About This Team? | Clemson Tigers Podcast

    Clemson beat Georgia Southern 22-7, but the scoreboard does not tell the story. After getting blown out by LSU, Clemson needed to show that its offensive problems were largely the result of facing an elite defensive front. Instead, the Tigers produced just one offensive touchdown, struggled again on third down and relied on Nolan Hauser for five field goals. Morgan Thomas explains why the Georgia Southern win actually lowered his confidence in Clemson, why the LSU performance no longer looks like an isolated problem, and why Clemson’s strange combination of very few offensive touchdowns and a huge number of field goals says so much about this offense. The discussion also gets into Chad Morris, Christopher Vizzina’s injury, Tait Reynolds, Clemson’s offensive line, the “development” argument and why simply getting better is not the standard for a program that expects to compete for championships. With North Carolina next, Clemson needs more than another win. It needs to show that this offense is actually capable of becoming something the Tigers can win with. 00:00 Clemson Won, But I Feel Worse03:28 Is Clemson Just a Mediocre Team?05:15 Georgia Southern Proved LSU Wasn’t the Only Problem06:32 Clemson Goes 1-for-13 on Third Down08:52 Clemson’s Quarterback Problem Gets More Complicated15:57 Clemson Can Move the Ball, But Can’t Finish17:58 Nolan Hauser Might Be Clemson’s Offensive MVP19:24 Why This Offense Can’t Keep Up With Good Teams21:30 Does Clemson Even Know How to Fix This?25:10 Stop Celebrating “Development”31:04 Best Is the Standard33:23 The Clemson Painting Still Doesn’t Make Sense35:06 North Carolina Becomes the Next Real Test Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. SupplyHouseVisit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order.SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Omaha SteaksShop proteins you can trust at https://www.Omaha Steaks.com. And right now, get 2 pounds of premium ground beef FREE with orders over $129 using code COLLEGE at checkout. Terms apply. See site for details. Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.Protect yourself now. WayfairTransform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase.Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECOGive Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. 5-Hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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.

    Clemson Won. So Why Do I Feel WORSE About This Team? | Clemson Tigers Podcast

  4. 4d ago

    Can Chad Morris Fix Clemson’s Offensive Line Problem? | Clemson Tigers Podcast

    Clemson’s offense was nearly nonfunctional against LSU, finishing with just 145 total yards, 40 rushing yards, eight first downs and a 1-for-13 third-down conversion rate. The offensive line was clearly Clemson’s biggest problem, but does that completely absolve Chad Morris? Morgan breaks down why roughly 65% of the problem falls on Clemson’s offensive line and execution, while Morris still deserves responsibility for building an offense capable of surviving poor protection. The bigger question now is what changes against Georgia Southern. Clemson should have the talent advantage, so this game needs to show more than a better final score. Can Christopher Vizzina operate comfortably? Can Clemson establish the run? Can Bryant Wesco Jr. and T.J. Moore get easier touches? And has Morris built answers for the next time Clemson faces a dominant defensive front? Subscribe to Locked On Clemson for daily Clemson Tigers football coverage. 00:00 How Much Blame Belongs to Chad Morris?02:36 Clemson’s Offensive Line Was the Biggest Problem05:31 Why Scheme Can Only Hide So Much08:05 Could Any Coordinator Overcome This?13:46 Chad Morris Still Owns This Problem16:55 Clemson’s Tempo Nightmare18:07 Morris Has to Build Around His Personnel22:32 What Clemson Must Show vs. Georgia Southern24:44 The Bottom Line on Morris Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho OutdoorsGo to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHIFor a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. SupplyHouseVisit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H Five College for five percent off your first order.SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECOGive Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 5-Hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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.

    Can Chad Morris Fix Clemson’s Offensive Line Problem? | Clemson Tigers Podcast

  5. 5d ago

    Georgia Southern Thinks Clemson Is Vulnerable. Now Prove Them Wrong | Clemson Tigers Podcast

    Clemson football has to move forward after an embarrassing 51-10 loss to LSU, but Georgia Southern is not simply a get-right game. It is a test. Morgan Thomas breaks down what Clemson must prove Saturday night, starting with an offensive line that managed only 40 rushing yards against LSU and struggled to give the quarterbacks a functional offense. Can Brayden Jacobs and the Clemson offensive line finally create movement? Can Chad Morris show what his offense is actually supposed to look like? And will Christopher Vizzina or Tait Reynolds begin separating themselves in Clemson's quarterback competition? Georgia Southern is coming to Death Valley with confidence, too. Defensive back Aaron Sears admitted he was smiling after watching Clemson against LSU and felt good about the Eagles' chances. Morgan explains why Clemson needs more than a win. The Tigers need to control both lines of scrimmage, establish the run, make Max Johnson uncomfortable and start showing that Baton Rouge was an outlier rather than Clemson's new reality. 00:00 Georgia Southern Sees a Vulnerable Clemson Team03:05 Clemson's Offensive Line Must Respond07:51 Why This Game Is Clemson's Week 1 Redo13:57 Christopher Vizzina vs Tait Reynolds15:45 Georgia Southern's Aaron Sears Is Confident20:06 Why the First 15 Minutes Matter22:30 Max Johnson Tests Clemson's Defense24:19 What a Convincing Clemson Win Looks Like Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho OutdoorsGo to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHIFor a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. SupplyHouseVisit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H Five College for five percent off your first order.SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECOGive Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 5-Hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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.

    Georgia Southern Thinks Clemson Is Vulnerable. Now Prove Them Wrong | Clemson Tigers Podcast

  6. 6d ago

    Clemson Lost 51-10. Now Dabo Swinney Has 4 Games to Fix This | Clemson Tigers Podcast

    Clemson’s 51-10 loss at LSU wasn’t simply a bad night. LSU outgained Clemson 644-145 and exposed questions about the offensive line, quarterback development, roster construction and whether this coaching staff can get the Tigers back to Clemson’s standard. Morgan Thomas breaks down what the LSU loss actually told us about Clemson and separates the problems that can potentially be fixed from the deeper roster issues that cannot disappear with a few scheme adjustments. What can Chad Morris change offensively? Can Clemson protect Christopher Vizzina better? Can the offensive line improve enough to function against quality competition? And what does Tom Allen need to fix after LSU ran for more than 300 yards? Then comes the bigger question for Dabo Swinney. Was LSU one terrible game, or did LSU reveal what Clemson really is? The upcoming stretch against Georgia Southern, North Carolina, Cal and Miami gives Clemson an opportunity to answer that question. Improvement is no longer enough. Clemson has to show that what happened in Baton Rouge is not the new standard. The season isn’t over. But the prove-it portion starts now. 00:00 LSU Told the Truth About Clemson03:00 Why “Just One Game” Isn’t Enough06:00 What Clemson Can Actually Fix13:20 Coaching Problem or Roster Problem?18:00 Can Clemson Fix the Offensive Line?21:00 Tom Allen and the Defense’s Breaking Points25:30 Clemson’s Next Four Games Matter31:09 Miami Becomes the Measuring Stick33:35 What This Means for Dabo Swinney34:07 Final Thoughts Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho OutdoorsGo to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHIFor a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. SupplyHouseVisit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H Five College for five percent off your first order.SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECOGive Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 5-Hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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.

    Clemson Lost 51-10. Now Dabo Swinney Has 4 Games to Fix This | Clemson Tigers Podcast

  7. Sep 8

    Clemson Can’t Keep Waiting for Players to Develop | Clemson Tigers Podcast

    Can Clemson build a roster good enough to compete with LSU and the best programs in college football? Absolutely. The bigger question is whether Dabo Swinney can build it fast enough. Morgan Thomas breaks down why Clemson’s reliance on player development has become increasingly risky in the transfer portal era. Development still matters, but Clemson cannot enter seasons depending on every young player eventually becoming the answer. The offensive line is the clearest example. Clemson lost major experience with Blake Miller, Tristan Leigh, Walker Parks and Ryan Linthicum, then entered Baton Rouge depending heavily on young players such as Brayden Jacobs, Elyjah Thurmon and Ronan O’Connell. The same question applies at quarterback with Christopher Vizzina. Clemson believes in its young players, but believing in development is different from depending on development. Dabo Swinney has already changed his approach to the transfer portal. Now the next step is using it aggressively enough to create real competition, recruit over weaknesses and stop waiting for developmental timelines to line up perfectly. Clemson doesn’t just need to get better. It needs to get better faster. 00:00 Can Clemson Build a Better Roster?04:18 Development vs. Immediate Competition08:57 Clemson Wasn’t Ready for LSU15:46 The Offensive Line Portal Gamble19:16 Why Not Add QB Competition?22:18 Development Alone Isn’t Enough27:02 Clemson Must Create Real Competition31:46 Why Was Dabo Willing to Gamble?33:37 Final Thoughts Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho OutdoorsGo to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHIFor a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. SupplyHouseVisit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H Five College for five percent off your first order.SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECOGive Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 5-Hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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.

    Clemson Can’t Keep Waiting for Players to Develop | Clemson Tigers Podcast

  8. Sep 7

    Clemson’s Offensive Line Wasn’t Ready for LSU | Clemson Tigers Podcast

    Clemson’s offensive line was overwhelmed against LSU, and almost every offensive problem flowed from what happened up front. Morgan Thomas breaks down why Clemson could not establish the run, why play action never had a chance, why the passing game became so limited, and how LSU consistently created confusion and pressure against a young Tigers offensive line. But this episode goes beyond simply blaming Brayden Jacobs, Elyjah Thurmon, Ronan O’Connell, or the other young linemen. Clemson entered the season after losing a massive amount of experience from Blake Miller, Tristan Leigh, Walker Parks, and Ryan Linthicum. So why was this roster allowed to enter Baton Rouge without more proven help? That brings the discussion back to Matt Luke, Dabo Swinney, player development, recruiting, and Clemson’s decisions in the transfer portal. Was LSU simply good enough to expose a young offensive line, or did Clemson create this problem long before kickoff? Subscribe to Locked On Clemson for daily Clemson football coverage. 00:00 Clemson’s Offensive Line Wasn’t Ready04:48 Why LSU Created So Much Confusion07:24 Every Offensive Problem Started Up Front08:41 Who Is Responsible for This Roster?14:37 Did LSU Expose Clemson or Did Clemson Fail Itself?19:35 Nothing on Offense Worked23:43 Clemson Could Have Added More Experience28:07 Dabo Swinney Owns the Roster Construction Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho OutdoorsGo to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHIFor a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. SupplyHouseVisit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H Five College for five percent off your first order.SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECOGive Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 5-Hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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.

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