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  1. 2d ago

    PAIN + FSU WEEK / Clemson Tigers LIVE 219 / ALL IN SHOW 199

    Clemson Tigers LIVE 219 / ALL IN SHOW 199 — PAIN + FSU WEEK Hosts: Jordan Bowman & Edward “Tiger Paw” Craven (TPC) ClemsonVOCFB (presented by FanDuel) Opening & Context (≈00:02:35–00:09:20) Show opens with Clemson at 4-3 after a disappointing home loss. Hosts note the fanbase’s growing frustration and the volume of negative stats/charts circulating. Channel-member shoutouts and sponsor plug (FanDuel). Tone set early: “All is not well in Clemson” — they acknowledge the negativity while committing to discuss it directly. Virginia Tech Game Recap (≈00:09:20–00:26:00) Final: Clemson 16, Virginia Tech 20 (home loss in Death Valley). Home record vs. Power 4: 2-8 in last 10 games — worst stretch in 30+ years (worse than Ken Hatfield’s 5-5 or Tommy West’s 4-6 stretches). Offense: More of the same. Inability to move the ball consistently past the opponent’s 40, severe red-zone issues, and failure to finish drives. Only one strong quarter (third) that produced limited points despite high yards per play. Classic example: VT’s failed fake punt gave Clemson the ball at the 31; three negative plays and a punt followed. Defense: Played well enough (held a top-10 passing offense to 164 yards, multiple TFLs and sacks, secondary lights out). Solid special teams; Nolan Hauser continues strong Groza candidacy. Bottom line from both hosts: competent defense being let down by an offense that cannot score touchdowns. Clemson is the only FBS team being outscored by its own defense + special teams in some graphics circulating. Broader frustration: Death Valley no longer feels intimidating; program feels “unserious.” Blame directed at complacency, stubbornness, and roster/resource decisions under Dabo. Quarterback Situation & Dabo’s Messaging (≈00:26:00–01:10:00+) Deep dive into the Tate Reynolds vs. Christopher Vizzina (CV/Fazina) handling. Timeline of messaging: Spring/fall camp: CV was the clear guy; no portal QB pursued because of conviction in him. After LSU and early Georgia Southern: Dabo named Tate the starter, saying it was performance-based and unrelated to CV’s health. Later: CV had a fracture + numbness; Dabo had strung the media/fans along about his readiness. Charleston Southern story about putting Brock Bradley in painted CV negatively. Current state: Dabo now says CV is 100% healthy and can push Tate, but earlier comments framed Tate as having “earned” it. Hosts’ take (especially TPC): Tate has not slammed the door (same or worse production than CV in limited snaps; zero passing TDs in recent stretch including vs. FCS). CV barely got a real look before injury. Both have been mismanaged. If CV was the preseason guy, he deserves another chance now that he’s healthy — not because it magically fixes the offense, but because neither has proven himself and the current product is anemic. Skill talent (Tyler Brown, Bryant Wesco, TJ Moore, TEs) is being wasted. No functional passing game beyond screens/slants/quick game. Offensive line and QB play both major issues; no easy in-season fixes. Florida State Preview & Score Predictions (≈01:25:00–01:35:00) Road night game at Doak Campbell. FSU is favored. Keys for FSU: Ashton Daniels’ decision-making (don’t give Clemson short fields), establish the run, avoid forcing deep passes. Keys for Clemson: Get after Daniels (Tom Allen mix man/zone to confuse him), force turnovers or a defensive score. Offensively, must establish the run because there is no reliable passing game. Need explosive plays and actual touchdowns, not just field goals. Both hosts pick Florida State. Jordan: FSU 27-16. TPC: FSU 23-16 (under, FSU covers ~6.5). Shared view: Clemson’s defense can keep it competitive for stretches, but the offense is unlikely to score enough TDs. Over/under (around 50.5) viewed as too high given Clemson’s offensive output. Expect field-goal heavy game. Basketball Update (≈01:36:45–end of planned segment) Carter Welling (men’s basketball) out for all non-conference play while recovering from torn ACL; optimistic for conference play return. Brad Brownell’s group viewed positively despite injuries (Zach Foster ACL, Dylan Hunter eligibility still pending). Transfers (Dylan Faulkner, David Fuchs, etc.) + young talent (Ace Buckner, Dallas Thomas, Chase Thompson) give them a chance to be a top-5/6 ACC team and push for another NCAA Tournament (would be 4th straight). Women’s program under Shawn Poppie also generating optimism (Mia Moore return, strong incoming class, rising support). Chat / Closing Notes Fans discuss remaining schedule (FSU, @Syracuse, GT, @Duke, SC). Hosts lean toward Clemson going 2-3 the rest of the way (most likely wins: Syracuse + GT) rather than 3-2, ending around 6-6. Dabo’s critical comments on Gideon’s running (missed holes, wrong cuts) noted; hosts say criticism should be broader. Pick’em challenge plug (Friday 8 p.m.) after a rough stretch for the hosts. Sign-off with usual audio-platform and members-stream reminders. Overall tone: Frustrated but clear-eyed. Defense and special teams are relative bright spots; the offense (especially QB play, red-zone execution, and play-calling) and roster-building decisions are the core problems. Little optimism for a sudden offensive turnaround before the FSU game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 5d ago

    CLEMSON - Virginia Tech Postgame LIVE

    Clemson vs. Virginia Tech Postgame LIVE (ClemsonVOCFB) Hosts: Jordan Bowman & Edward “Tiger Paw” Craven Guest: Conor Doherty (VirginiaTechVOCFB) Context: Instant reaction to Clemson’s home loss to Virginia Tech (James Franklin’s first year). Heavy focus on the offense, QB situation, Dabo Swinney’s responsibility, defense performance, and broader program issues. Opening & Initial Reaction (approx. 00:02:40 – 00:08:00) Tiger Paw welcomes viewers to Clemson Post Game Live on ClemsonVOCFB. Promotes subscribe, like, FanDuel, Tuesday All-In Show (8 p.m.), and members-only watch-alongs. Jordan Bowman joins: Immediate frustration. Calls the offense “awful” and “mind-blowing” how low it has gotten. Back-to-back home losses; offense couldn’t reach the 20s in either. No passing touchdown in four weeks. Notes Dabo was “real mad” at halftime and claimed he would fix it (hosts joke that it only lasted one drive). Consensus: Game stayed relatively close mainly because Virginia Tech is not particularly good. Against a better team this would have been a blowout (reference to Miami). Offense Critique – Core Theme (approx. 00:08:00 – 00:20:00) Offense described as having “nothing redeeming.” Quarterback play has not improved since Week 1. Easy plays are hard; big-play attempts show poor pocket awareness and late throws. Tate Reynolds (true freshman, missed senior year of high school due to injury): Not ready to start at this level. Holds the ball too long, misses open receivers, doesn’t process quickly enough. Offensive line issues compound it, but hosts say the QB situation is a “massive indictment on Dabo.” Stats highlighted: Team has only two passing TDs all season (one by a QB who hasn’t played since Week 2); starting QB has one. Nolan Hauser (kicker) is the most consistent scorer. Specific sequence called out as emblematic: VT gift-wraps the ball near midfield via a failed fake punt; Clemson runs three negative plays (two sacks) and punts. Hosts call the offense an “absolute disgrace,” “disgusting to watch,” and an insult to the fan base. Full indictment on the entire offensive coaching staff. Running game had some success (including QB power), but not enough volume or explosiveness. VT’s secondary was weak and still limited Clemson’s passing attack (roughly 153 yards on 26 attempts, ~5.9 YPA). Defense & Game Context (approx. 00:08:00 – 00:16:00 and ongoing) Defense generally praised: 6 sacks, ~11 TFLs, held VT to ~70 rushing yards and ~160 passing yards (against a high-volume passing offense). Secondary continues to play well. Not full marks: Costly penalties and failure to get the final stop on VT’s game-winning drive. Defense kept Clemson in the game but cannot carry an offense this bad (comparison to 2021 defense, which had a less burdensome offense). Overall framing: Two mediocre teams. Clemson’s home record in recent Power games is poor (cited as 10-9 in last 19). QB Change Discussion & Season Outlook (approx. 00:16:00 – 00:28:00) Strong push to give Chris Vazina (Fazina) another look once healthy. Hosts argue it “can’t be worse” and that Reynolds is not magically going to improve midseason. Offense described as extremely limited—comfortable with only a handful of plays. Play-calling (including a timeout into a previously stuffed QB counter from the same formation) criticized. Rest of season: Thin margins. Expect more games like this (or blowouts vs. better teams). Hosts say they cannot confidently pick Clemson to win remaining games without significant change. Schedule has winnable games, but scoring is the problem. Broader comparison: South Carolina has improved via the portal (OL, coordinator help). Clemson’s defense improved markedly through portal additions; offense did not. Extended Frustration & Program-Level Critique (approx. 00:28:00 – 01:00:00) “Whiplash” description: Defense looks good → offense comes out and immediately frustrates. Offensive coordinators and position coaches have been cycled (Tony Elliott → Brandon Streeter → Garrett Riley → Chad Morris, plus OL coach changes including Matt Luke). Hosts argue continued scapegoating of coordinators is insufficient; the common denominator is the head coach’s philosophy and decision-making (especially portal reluctance on offense vs. defense). Dabo framed as a CEO/GM-type who controls every football decision. Hosts note Clemson has a GM/front-office structure, but ultimate authority remains with him. New university president (Ben Jones, from Georgia) has no strong ties to the current AD or Dabo; donor frustration is rising. Home losses and offensive regression are accelerating pressure. Skill players are talented but may not stay if the situation doesn’t improve. Guest Segment – Conor Doherty (VirginiaTechVOCFB) Joins (approx. 01:00:00 – 01:55:00) Conor joins live. Mutual respect and casual rapport; hosts note the broadcast kept calling them “rivals” despite limited recent history (first meeting at Clemson in a long time; series includes some ACC title games and the 2001 Gator Bowl). Long discussion covers: VT’s Year 1 under James Franklin being more disciplined than expected, though still not elite. Shared frustration with offensive stagnation and coaching. Portal and roster-building philosophy differences. Clemson’s remaining schedule is manageable on paper (most opponents currently ranked below them), but margins are razor-thin without scoring. Historical notes (e.g., 2001 Gator Bowl). Both sides express that the issues are structural and not easily fixed in-season. Tone remains candid and critical of the current Clemson offensive product while acknowledging defensive progress. Closing (approx. 01:55:00 – end) Hosts thank Conor and plug the Virginia Tech VOCFB channel. Final thoughts: Offense remains the constant problem; defense can keep games close. Call for change (especially at QB) if the season is to improve. Promotions for All-In Show (Tuesday 8 p.m.) and members content. Shout-outs to Super Chat and channel members. Sign-off: “Go Tigers.” Overall Tone: Highly critical and frustrated, focused almost entirely on the offense and Dabo’s role in the QB/portal decisions. Defense receives consistent praise. The guest segment adds outside perspective and lengthens the show into a broader coaching/program discussion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Oct 22

    WTF IS A HOKIE ANYWAY? / Clemson Tigers LIVE 218 / ALL IN SHOW 198

    Episode Notes: WTF IS A HOKIE ANYWAY? / Clemson Tigers LIVE 218 / ALL IN SHOW 198 Hosts: Jordan Bowman & Edward “Tiger Paw” Craven (TPC) Network: ClemsonVOCFB (The Voice of College Football) Format: Live show covering Week 7 national recap, 24-team playoff expansion, Virginia Tech preview/prediction, player update, and comment section. Intro & Open (00:03–00:08) TPC welcomes viewers to the All In Show; thanks FanDuel as title sponsor (over/unders, money lines, props, college football focus). Agenda: Week 7 chaos, 24-team playoff thoughts, Virginia Tech preview/prediction, then comment section (priority to channel members/super chats). Brings on co-host Jordan Bowman. Hokie joke/clip-worthy (00:05:39–00:06:16): Bowman ate chicken wings in honor of the VT preview (“I’m told a Hokie is a type of chicken… or a turkey”). Light banter about Thanksgiving timing and Zaxby’s as a substitute for smoked turkey wings. Week 7 Recap – “Pandemonium” (00:08–~00:27) TPC was traveling (daughter’s softball tournament) but caught highlights; Bowman watched extensively (YouTube TV multi-view). Both describe the AP poll as looking like “a bomb went off.” Key results discussed: #1 Georgia falls to Auburn (on the road at Sanford). Byron Brown’s ground performance stood out; Georgia defense looked uncharacteristically out of sorts. Bowman notes possible letdown after emotional Alabama win and consecutive games. Positive for Alex Golesh in Year 1 (beat Kirby before Sark did). Auburn’s long rebuild path (post-Gus, Harsin, Freeze) mentioned. #2 Notre Dame falls to BYU (double OT / controversial ending). BYU physical defensively; Bear Bachmeier solid and mistake-free. Discussion of the final-play non-PI call and earlier CJ Carr spike fumble that cost points. Both hosts note Notre Dame is more talented but failed to close; “you can’t rely on one call.” #4 Indiana falls to Ohio State. Expected but noted. Texas loses to Florida. Heavy criticism of Arch Manning (“I’m out on Arch Manning… the only one not out is Steve Sarkeesian”). Decision-making and tape criticized after years behind Quinn Ewers. Offensive line and run game also poor against a pedestrian Florida defense. Questions whether Texas makes the playoff. Clemson’s early recruiting interest in Arch (then pivoted to Chris Vazina/Rosina) noted in retrospect as less of a miss. Alabama loses to Tennessee. Bowman correctly picked Tennessee. Tennessee’s defense (especially front seven under Jim Knowles) praised as one of the country’s best; Keelan Russell “seeing ghosts.” Ironic that Heupel’s program is now defense-led while QB play (Faison Brandon benched, George McIntyre) and explosives have been inconsistent. Deshaun Bishop’s rushing volume helps. Ohio State fans may have undervalued Knowles. Overall: Explosive Saturday with upsets and drama in every window. “Great day of college football” for neutrals; regular-season stakes still matter for now. 24-Team Playoff Expansion Discussion (~00:27–~00:45+) Hosts finally address the near-finalized expansion (set to debut around 2027 after the current 12-team model). Structure outlined by TPC: 5 automatic qualifiers: Power 4 conference champions (SEC, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12) + highest-ranked Group of 6. 19 at-large bids selected by the CFP committee. First round: seeds 9–24 (on-campus, higher seed hosts). Top 8 get first-round bye. Second round also on-campus (higher seeds). Quarterfinals and semifinals at traditional New Year’s Six bowls; national championship at neutral NFL stadium. Shared skepticism / criticism: Primarily about money/commercialization. Waters down the regular season further (already reduced by 12-team). A loss (e.g., Georgia to Auburn) will matter even less; teams can absorb 2–3 losses and still make it. Feels more like the NFL; reduces the unique stakes and rivalry intensity that set college football apart. More access for “fringe” teams, but bottom half of the field (especially 9–24) has little realistic path to noise-making. Same blue-blood programs will still dominate due to resources/NIL/facilities. FCS playoff cited as proof that large fields don’t create new dynasties or meaningful opportunity for outsiders. Positive notes: home playoff games are exciting for fans and earned teams. Bowman: “I quite frankly hate this” but will still watch. TPC agrees it’s further erosion of what made the sport special, not the final nail but part of a long trend. Conference championship games and big non-conference matchups likely further reduced or eliminated; season may start a week earlier; Army-Navy standalone status uncertain. Virginia Tech Preview & Prediction (~00:46–~01:20) Game details: Clemson (4-2) vs. Virginia Tech (5-2), 7 p.m. ET in Death Valley (ESPN). Clemson context: Ugly blowout losses to Miami and LSU; recent 37-0 win over Charleston Southern that “looked terrible.” Still mathematically alive for ACC Championship race. VT context: Stronger offense (~37+ points/game, allowing ~20). QB Ethan Grunkenmeier completing north of 73%. Defensive front generates TFLs and pressure — concern for Clemson’s offensive line. Bowman: “This is the most important game Clemson has played this year” for ACC race positioning and momentum. Offense vs. defense matchup discussed at length (VT’s ability to exploit Clemson’s front; Clemson’s need for better protection and execution from young QB Tate Reynolds and receivers). Additional notes on VT’s defensive identity and overall physicality. Heaven Brown-Schuler (HBS) Update (~01:20–01:25) Clemson DT diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma earlier in the year; missed entire season while undergoing chemo. Last chemo treatment scheduled for Thursday; will ring the bell. Still attending classes, workouts, and team meetings throughout treatment. Both hosts praise his resilience and positivity. Hope for clean PET scan and return to normalcy (and eventually football). Personal notes on how cancer affects families; emphasis that these are young people dealing with real-life challenges beyond the sport. Comment Section Highlights (~01:26–end) Topics and responses include: TJ Moore: Expected bounce-back after poor performance (drops, called out by Dabo). Hosts buy that he has his best game yet; note limited route tree usage (mostly verticals/screens) and lack of consistent targets. Confidence/opportunity issues discussed. Officiating: Call for nationalizing/standardizing officials (vs. conference-specific), full-time professional refs with grading (like MLB umpires), incentive pay, and better governance. Current part-time system criticized amid the sport’s revenue. Clemson passing game / offense: No magical fix — execution, offensive line protection, and young QB decision-making are the issues. Suggestions for more RPOs, short/intermediate routes, getting TEs and receivers in space. Red-zone problems (penalties, play-calling, turnovers) repeatedly called out. Team has only two passing TDs on the year (Tate has one). 24-team playoff effects: Further reduction in non-conference big games and conference championships; regular-season meaning continues to erode. Other light banter and fan engagement. Outro Promotion of VOCFB shop/merch, podcast platforms, channel membership (priority comments + exclusive streams). Reminder of Friday Pick’em show (hosts currently struggling in standings). Sign-off: Go Tigers. Overall tone: Energetic, candid, and critical of both Clemson’s current offense and the broader direction of college football (playoff expansion, governance, officiating). Strong emphasis on regular-season stakes that are being diluted, plus human-interest support for HBS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Oct 19

    CLEMSON - Charleston Southern Postgame LIVE

    Clemson 37, Charleston Southern 0 – Postgame LIVE Episode Notes Hosts: Jordan Bowman & Edward “Tiger Paw” Craven (TPC) Channel: Clemson Voice of College Football (ClemsonVOCFB) Final: Clemson 37-0 | Record: 4-2 Spread note: Clemson failed to cover the 43.5-point spread despite scoring 34 in the first half. Opening / Overall Tone (≈1:38–6:00) Final score announced; Clemson is 4-2. TPC’s immediate take: Ugly win against a weak FCS team. “Nothing has changed… This team is who they are this year.” Offense is bad (no real downfield passing game). O-line looked better at times but still lost key battles (including goal-to-go). “This team’s not done losing.” Frustrated / resigned annoyance more than pure anger at this point. Expected to be able to do whatever they wanted against Charleston Southern and could not. Positives (≈6:00–9:10) Defense: Lights-out after the first drive. Charleston Southern finished with just 76 total yards. Four sacks (Caden Story 2, London Merritt 1, Vic Burley 1). Perfect on third and fourth down. DBs solid; linebackers settled in after adjusting to motion. Special teams: Continued impact. Multiple good returns creating field position, blocked punt (called back for illegal substitution), and a fumble forced on a kick return that was returned for a touchdown. Nolan Hooser 3/3, including a 59-yarder (second-longest in school history). Shout-out to coordinator Rich Versace’s group. Running backs: Jay Haynes back (limited but good to see). Chris Johnson Jr. with some nice runs. Gideon Davidson looked good. Max Wilson broke off a big run and had some tough yardage late. Receiving: Christian Benneker led the way (4 catches, 74 yards) with some after-the-catch plays and a big seam catch from Trent Pearman (drive ultimately stalled in the red zone). Offense Breakdown – Main Focus (≈9:10–22:00) Passing offense is statistically the worst of Dabo Swinney’s tenure through six games. No passing touchdown against an FCS opponent (should have had at least one). Tate Reynolds: Raw and not ready to be a full-time starter, but “not that poorly.” Some nice throws, escaped pressure, didn’t put the ball in harm’s way much (most throws were either incomplete or completed; limited turnover-worthy plays). Still missed some open guys and made some wrong decisions. Should have finished with a better stat line. TJ Moore: Major frustration. Did not look comfortable catching the ball. Multiple goal-line fades that should have been completed; got bullied by physical (non-starting) Charleston Southern corners. Appears frustrated or a bit checked out after limited opportunities earlier in the year. Still regarded as one of the best receivers on the roster—just had a bad day. Play-calling / red zone: Heavy criticism of Chad Morris and the insistence on goal-line fades (low-percentage, repeated 4–5 times). Other ways exist to get the ball to receivers in the end zone (screens, etc.). Team can move the ball between the 20s at times but consistently cannot finish drives. Penalties and general “nonsense” in the red zone. Offensive line: Better than usual in the first half (consistent push, limited pressure on Tate). Not the primary culprit today because of the physical mismatch, but still lost some battles (including goal-to-go). Hosts expect the issues to reappear next week against better competition. Right side remains a problem; limited depth and cohesion. Bigger-Picture Take (≈15:40–26:00) “There is no solution” for the remainder of the season. This is the team. No magic depth-chart flip or schematic fix is coming. Offense will continue to be disjointed, hard to watch, and dependent on Nolan Hooser for points. Personnel deficiencies (especially OL and QB room) cannot be cleaned up midseason; some execution issues can. Explicit criticism of Dabo Swinney: “This is a complete failure of Dabo Swinney… We didn’t have to get this bad.” Special teams remains the most consistent unit. Defense did its job. Offense is the clear problem and will stay that way. Freshmen/younger players involvement noted positively in limited snaps (Gordon Sellers with a catch and a called-back TD, Logan Brookin, Juju Preston, etc.). Looking Ahead (≈22:50–31:00) Next: Virginia Tech at home. Physical defensive front. Winnable game, but OL will be challenged again. “Tough to lose two back-to-back power-forward games in the Valley.” Then: Road game at Florida State on Halloween. Passing game likely remains short/underneath and YAC-dependent. Need playmakers (especially Moore) to help the young QB more. Offseason: Strong consensus that the portal must be hit hard on offense (similar to what was done on defense). “Every starter could be back” comment from Dabo is not reassuring. Need immediate-impact talent at multiple spots (OL, QB help, etc.) while still developing the current roster. ACC money is sufficient to compete. Comment Section Highlights (≈33:00–end) Suggestion to go full ground-and-pound / 2009-style and control the clock: Hosts skeptical—roster not built for it, and they’re still trying to develop a passing game for the future. Portal questions: Hope Dabo hits it hard rather than relying solely on internal development. Defense’s portal success this year is the model. OL discussion: Not physically weak or out of shape, but lacks cohesion, has a weak link in most combinations, and struggles with missed assignments. Right side has been a season-long issue. Tate development: Some positives seen (progressions, checkdowns, downfield throws that were on the money). Still limited by the supporting cast and scheme. Overall fan sentiment reflected: Glad for the win and defensive/special-teams play, but little hope with an offense ranked near the bottom of the country. Quick Clip / Short-Form Ideas TPC: “This team is who they are this year… This team’s not done losing.” “Only Clemson can make a 37-point win feel like a loss.” Goal-line fade critique + TJ Moore drops. “There is no solution” monologue. Nolan Hooser 59-yarder + special teams consistency. Dabo “every starter could be back” reaction. Bottom line from the hosts: Defense and special teams did their jobs. The offense remains broken, the season is what it is (more losses coming), and real fixes are an offseason conversation. On to Virginia Tech. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Oct 14

    BACK TO WORK / Clemson Tigers LIVE 217 / ALL IN SHOW 197

    Clemson Tigers LIVE 217 / All In Show 197: Back to Work Hosts: Jordan Bowman & Edward “Tiger Paw” Craven (TPC) Aired on: ClemsonVOCFB Focus: Charleston Southern preview, depth chart/OL & defense updates, Dabo bye-week comments, RJ Hudson decommitment, Zach Foster ACL re-tear, game predictions, and comments. Opening & Show Setup ~00:02:42–00:06:30 Jordan opens, welcomes viewers, promotes FanDuel sponsorship, likes/subscribes, and shout-outs early chat (KD). Brings on co-host TPC. Both recap solid weeks (TPC has flag football + softball tournament upcoming). Frame the episode: upcoming Charleston Southern game, Dabo’s presser, recruiting decommitment, and Clemson basketball news. Season context: 3-2, not the start hoped for, but schedule still manageable with a potential turnaround if execution improves. Emphasis on “turning the page.” Clip-friendly: Intro energy and season framing (00:02:42–00:06:00). Depth Chart Breakdown — Offensive Line Focus ~00:06:39–00:16:40 Latest depth chart shows shake-ups from injuries and performance. Key OL note: Easton Ware elevated to starting right guard (confirmed by Matt Luke into the bye and Dabo post-bye). TPC highlights Ware’s athleticism, polish vs. Grant Wise/Ronan O’Connell, and fit for Chad Morris’s pulling/downfield blocking scheme. He stabilized late in the Miami game. Broader OL discussion: Inconsistency has been the root of offensive issues (timeouts, penalties, protection). Dabo mentioned wanting Elijah Thurman right-tackle reps. Hosts debate best-five combinations (Gavin Blanchard at LG solid; possible slides of Colin Sadler inside or Thurman outside). Urgency: Five games in, bye week used—must solidify the right side before tougher games (Virginia Tech, South Carolina/Dylan Stewart). Against CSU it’s a confidence-builder opportunity, not empty-the-bench time early. Need functional, at least average Power-conference OL play. Jordan stresses treating every remaining game with urgency even if the overall season isn’t yet desperate. Key takeaway/clip: Easton Ware starting RG + OL reset urgency (00:07:00–00:11:30 and 00:13:00–00:16:00). Defensive Line, Nickel & Linebacker Updates ~00:16:45–00:26:40 DL: Champ Thompson, Darien Mayo, Amari Adams, Andy Burberry in the mix. Big addition is Courtney Kelly (West Georgia transfer, torn ACL) returning—limited/snap-count expected but positive body and potential difference-maker at a weak spot. Hosts happy just to see his name on the chart; room has been unhealthy all year (DeVar Woods in/out too). Nickel/Tiger: Donovan Starr (Auburn portal, true sophomore, high-upside athlete/speed) projected starter with Corian Gibson injured. Dabo confirmed. Hosts high on him—Clemson recruited him hard out of HS; progress has been mostly mental/comfort in the scheme. He’s already passed Tink Kelly. Opportunity to solidify the spot and add juice. LB: Jeremiah Alexander officially listed as Mike starter (not an “or” with Fletcher Cothran). He’s flashed more recently in run fits and pass rush; coverage concerns remain but coaches are comfortable enough to start him opposite Sammy Brown. Oldest scholarship guy in a thin room—needs to step up. Clip-friendly: Courtney Kelly return excitement + Donovan Starr opportunity (00:17:00–00:23:00). Dabo Swinney Presser Takeaways ~00:27:50–00:40:00 Bye-week approach: Peeled back layers on procedural/execution issues (OL, QB vision, perimeter blocking, RB vision). Full live scrimmage (unusual for Clemson bye weeks). “Reset” focus. Running game: Media noted RBs averaging ~5.2 YPC; Dabo jokingly invited accountability on Gideon Davidson carries. Hosts agree they need more early-game commitment to the run (circumstances of being down have limited it). Jay Haynes: Possible sighting if he stays healthy—extreme injury history. Coaches love his natural vision and pure runner traits (compared favorably to Jarvis Green but more physical). Overall tone: Execution fixes won’t make them a playoff team overnight, but stopping the self-inflicted issues would look much better. Didn’t look ahead to CSU because they didn’t need to. Hosts: “See it to believe it” with this group. Attention to detail and little things must improve for remaining games to be realistically winnable. Clip-friendly: Bye-week reset + running game accountability + Jay Haynes comments (00:28:00–00:33:00). Charleston Southern Game Expectations & What to Watch ~00:50:00–01:00:00 (approx. range; continues into predictions) Should not be close talent-wise (FCS mismatch). Focus is how Clemson looks: clean execution, confidence builder, first-team OL/offense continuity and reps. Want to see: Established run game, play-action, Tate connecting on true downfield shots (20+ air yards) to Wesco, Moore, TEs—he’s been inaccurate there so far. Offense has been clunky/disjointed/allergic to the red zone; this is the “get-right” week. Not about final score dominance alone—about looking easy and building trust. If they can’t execute near-flawlessly here, bigger concerns remain. OL should hold up; failure would be telling. Clip-friendly: “Get-right game” framing and downfield passing emphasis for Tate (00:54:50–00:58:00). Predictions ~01:00:00–01:04:00 Clemson is a ~42.5-point favorite. Both hosts refuse to pick the cover due to ongoing inconsistency and young QB. Jordan: Clemson 38-10 (first 30+ point game of the season if it happens; some stall moments still expected). TPC: Comfortable win, similar scoring range; CSU might find the end zone once (late garbage). Shared view: Win comfortably but still clean-up items heading into next week. Turnover battle and red-zone efficiency remain question marks. Recruiting: RJ Hudson Decommitment ~01:05:00–01:12:00 3-star LB RJ Hudson decommitted after setting an official visit to Texas. Aligns with Dabo’s policy (no official visits once publicly committed). Not surprising given season results; first domino of potential vulnerability in the 2027 class. Not viewed as detrimental: Not a Day 1 starter type (tape better than 3-star rating). Texas has LB needs; don’t enter a bidding war. Reallocate resources toward higher priorities (QB, 5-star WR) or portal help. Portal exists for immediate contributors. Best of luck to Hudson—it’s a business. Class remains solid verbally for now; keep an eye on other targets. Clip-friendly: Dabo policy explanation + “not the end of the world” take (01:06:00–01:09:30). Basketball: Zach Foster Re-Tears ACL ~01:12:00–01:18:00 Sophomore guard Zach Foster re-tore the same ACL he missed most of last season recovering from. Devastating for the player (hard work to return) and program. Expected integral part of the guard rotation with high upside/athleticism (potential star if shooting develops). Thins an already-watchful rotation. Still have good guard pieces (Ace Buckner Year 2, true freshman Harris Reynolds impressing, possible Dylan Hunter eligibility). One more injury would be problematic with season approaching. Longer recovery window this time; hope for more permanent fix. Thoughts with Foster. Clip-friendly: Impact on rotation + empathy for the player (01:12:30–01:15:00). Comments, Pick’em Update & Close ~01:18:00–end Members/Super Chats prioritized. Comments touch on two QBs throwing TDs, Pick’em Challenge tumble (5-11 week, dropped from near top to tied for 7th), AP Poll/SEC bias, baseball vs. basketball talk, OL rotation desires, etc. Hosts promote podcast platforms, vocfb.com, Friday Pick’em stream (~8 p.m.), and Saturday members-only pre/post-game. Wrap: Jordan Bowman and Tiger Paul Craven sign off. Go Tigers. Overall Episode Themes & Takeaways OL is the foundation. Easton Ware start is a positive step; continuity and execution vs. CSU is the litmus test. Defense additions (Kelly, Starr, Alexander) provide upside amid injuries. Bye-week reset is acknowledged but “show me” mode remains. Recruiting/basketball news is unfortunate but not catastrophic in isolation. Tone: Cautious optimism mixed with realism—3-2 with a manageable schedule, but self-inflicted issues must stop. CSU is a confidence and process game, not a measuring stick for the ceiling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Oct 7

    PERSPECTIVE / Clemson Tigers LIVE 216 / ALL IN SHOW 196

    Clemson is 3-2 on the bye after losses to LSU and Miami, and the All In Show spent most of this episode arguing the record is where the preseason expected it to be, even if the manner of the losses was not. Jordan Bowman and Edward “Tiger Paw” Craven (TPC) closed the Miami game, walked injuries and position groups, and mapped a path to five more wins if the line and interior defense stabilize. Show: Clemson Tigers LIVE 216 / All In Show 196 — “Perspective” Hosts: Jordan Bowman and Edward “Tiger Paw” Craven (TPC) Sponsor: FanDuel Context: Bye week, final thoughts on Miami in Death Valley Framing The postgame rant is done. Offseason misses (portal OL, a veteran QB, offense vs. defense retool) are known. There is no midseason trade deadline. Evaluate the roster that exists. 3-2 after losing to the two best teams played and beating everyone else was a realistic preseason outcome. No one expected wins over LSU or Miami in fall camp. The team has looked worse than expected at points. Two-thirds of the season remains. Goal is to keep losses to a minimum and develop the young quarterback. Clip: 6:17–9:34 — “This team is what it is” / glass half full vs. how it has looked. Miami final thoughts Losing by 28 at home is unacceptable at Clemson, but it was always in the cards. Jordan still thinks the team is getting better; TPC agrees, with the defense further along than the offense. Offense moved the ball better than at any point this season against real competition. Defense kept them in it for about two and a half quarters, then folded once Miami leaned on the run after it was clear Clemson would not score. Tackling, especially in the secondary, was a problem. This is not a 2021-level unit built to hold an elite offense for four quarters without help. Time of possession flipped hard. Clemson finished the first half with roughly four-plus minutes more possession; the second half swung about 12 minutes the other way. Third-down rate sits just north of 31 percent. Punts put the defense in bad spots; the dam broke late in the third and into the fourth. Turnovers helped Miami too. Halftime was 17-6 after a false start inside the five forced a field goal. Defense got a stop to open the half. Offense drove to the 18, third-and-2. Staff trotted out Chris Denson (QB-to-WR, three snaps all year) on QB power; he missed a small hole and ran into his blockers. Another poor call followed. That sequence was the nail: stops no longer mattered. Miami scored to make it 24-6. Tate turned it over on the next series; the defense stood up again and did not quit. Ashton Hampton largely erased Malachi Toney: three targets, one catch for 8 yards, multiple pass breakups. TPC called him a likely first-round pick. Tate grew up. Not pretty, but the throws and pocket movement showed up under absurd pressure (about 33 pressures). If the run game and line stop giving instant pressure, he can be okay. Receivers were the bright spot: career day for Brian Wesco, Tyler Brown electric with the ball, TJ Moore doing unselfish dirty work as a blocker. Tight ends (OPH, Christian Bentancur) catch when targeted and are barely used (one target each). You cannot win throwing as much as they did against Miami, even if the score forced it. Clips: 10:13–12:58 — Getting better despite a 28-point home loss; not an elite defense. 14:17–16:13 — Time of possession flip and the third-down dam breaking. 16:44–19:00 — Denson third-and-2 from the 18; the sequence that ended it. 19:22–21:30 — Tate under pressure, Wesco/Brown/Moore, OL and interior DL as the holes. PFF and standouts Highest defensive grade: C.J. Kuba-Taylor, nine snaps, then Jaheim Lawson and Will Held. Ashton Hampton graded poorly; both hosts rejected it. The Cooper Barkate long TD was charged to Hampton in coverage; they say Corey Myrick over-pursued and the safety was out of position on a blocked screen. Eye test does not match the grade. PFF method, per a Marcus Whitman breakdown they cited: hundreds of graders assign a play value (elite / above average / neutral / bad / very bad). They trust ancillary stats more than the composite grade. Champ Thompson (31 snaps) has been the most consistent defensive tackle. Devarik Woods is not fully back (under 10 snaps). Depth at tackle is thin, which is why Area Mayo has slid inside for a large share of tackle reps. Jaheim Lawson got a sack and left hurt. No real backfill. London Merritt has the splash plays; Lawson has been the more consistent pressure player who has not finished. Jeremiah Alexander played 36 snaps, his heaviest usage, in a Trenton Simpson-style third-down pressure role. That is his best fit; he is not an every-down off-ball linebacker or a full-time edge. Corey Gibson graded well as a tackler (81.9) and is out for the year. Ronan Hannafin was close behind (79.5). Clip: 23:12–28:22 — Hampton’s PFF grade vs. the Barkate touchdown on the safety. Injuries and the nickel Biggest blow: Corian Gibson, meniscus, out for the season. He had settled in as the nickel after an ACL as a high-school senior and a lost freshman year. Nagging injuries have been the pattern. Options: Donovan Starr (Jordan and TPC’s lean; quality limited reps, most natural transition), Tink/Tank Kelly (next man up to open the year), or slide Hampton to nickel and play Brandon Stroger outside with Elliott Washington. Both prefer keeping Hampton on the perimeter because he changes what opponents can call. Trial by fire is available against Charleston Southern. Lawson’s status matters. There is no replacement of his caliber. Clip: 34:19–37:45 — Gibson out; start Donovan Starr, do not move Hampton off the boundary. Position concerns Linebacker is by committee behind Sammy Brown, as expected after the Luke Farrelly pursuit. Brown will be very good and inconsistent. Depth is C.J. Kuba-Taylor, Fletcher Cothran, and situational Jeremiah Alexander. More defensive backs have been on the field, which has made them more vulnerable to the run. They held up until Miami leaned on them in the second half. Defensive tackle and interior run defense are the other hole. Teams are running it up the middle into the teeth of a thin tackle room and an inconsistent second level. Courtney Kelly’s return is the hope. Vic Burley needs to become a factor. Champ Thompson has been serviceable. Mayo has stepped up inside. Until that is fixed, opponents will keep attacking it, and third-down stops will stay hard. Offensive line remains the season’s governing problem. Constant rotation, especially at right guard, has to end. Find five and let them play. False starts inside the five against Miami (twice) turned possible touchdowns into field goals; 17-10 at half feels different from 17-6. Bye week is timely for Tate, who is banged up after the pressure volume. Clip: 1:21:49–1:27:26 — Linebacker and interior DT as the run-defense problem. Rest of the schedule Remaining: bye, Charleston Southern (home), Virginia Tech (home), at Florida State (Halloween, Doak), at Syracuse, Georgia Tech (home), at Duke (Friday night), South Carolina (home). In a vacuum, Clemson can win all of them and should be favored in most. Losing to Charleston Southern would be a different conversation. Virginia Tech is the first real post-bye test; up-and-down team with offensive firepower. FSU just dismantled Virginia. Not an elite team, but neither is Clemson, and Doak on Halloween will be a problem. Syracuse is not great; the Dome (still “Carrier Dome” to them) has produced close, weird games even in Clemson’s peak years. Georgia Tech has struggled; they do not expect a loss at home. Duke on a Friday night in Durham is a trip. South Carolina: Clemson looks better right now, LaNorris Sellers has struggled, Beamer heat is real and an interim is possible. Road team has owned the rivalry lately; Clemson has lost two straight at home to them. Emotional, not a lock. TPC’s range: five more wins is the lean (could drop two); 10-2 if they handle business is in the cards but less likely. Hard to measure real improvement because the next slate steps down from LSU and Miami. Markers: five OL playing most snaps, Kelly/Burley/Champ/Mayo consistency inside, and linebacker help on the run. Clip: 1:28:32–1:34:10 — Remaining schedule and “four or five more wins.” Housekeeping Podcast push: Clemson Tigers Live on Apple, Spotify, Amazon. Five-star reviews. Merch: vocfb.com or vocfb-shop, Clemson tab. Pick’em: All In Show is tied for second in the Callaway challenge (38 correct). TPC submitted last week alone (6-for-11) while Jordan was sick. Next pick’em show Thursday or Friday; hosts plus chat, three votes, no ties. Members stream and a weekend watch-along still TBD. Jordan left early for Charlotte Douglas to pick up his mom from Cabo. 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  7. Oct 4

    CLEMSON - Miami Postgame LIVE

    Clemson Postgame Live notes from Edward “Tiger Paw” Craven (TPC) and Jordan Bowman after No. 4 Miami’s 41-13 win at Death Valley on Oct. 3, 2026. Clemson falls to 3-2 (2-1 ACC). Miami is 5-0 (3-0). Jordan was audio-only with a stomach bug. Final Miami 41, Clemson 13. Second straight blowout in a big game after the LSU opener. Hosts called it unacceptable and not the program standard. Crowd listed at 80,463. Box that framed the show: Tait Reynolds 29-of-44 for 295 yards, no TD, 1 INT, sacked six times. Bryant Wesco Jr. 9 catches, 152 yards (career high). Tyler Brown 10 for 76. Gideon Davidson 2-yard TD. Rushing: 55 yards on 31 carries (0 in the first half). Miami: Darian Mensah 18-of-27, 227 yards, 1 TD pass, plus a 34-yard TD run. Mark Fletcher Jr. two rushing TDs. Cooper Barkate 5-98 and a 61-yard TD on Miami’s first snap. Damon Wilson II 2.5 sacks. Tone Both hosts were angry and not surprised. Preview framing had already dropped to “can we keep it competitive into the fourth?” They said that drop in expectations is the story before the play-by-play. Clemson used to look forward to these games. Now they dread how bad the embarrassment will be. What they liked Passing game was the most functional it has been all year. Reynolds made throws under pressure (escape to Tyler Brown, rollout comeback to T.J. Moore). No quit. Hosts still say he should not be starting as a freshman. Wesco’s night was wasted. Skill talent (Wesco, Brown, T.J. Moore, tight ends) is not the problem. Defense gave them a chance. Held Miami to points, not a track meet, in the first half (17-6 at the break after two Hauser field goals). Ashton Hampton PBU on a Malachi Toney slant for a second-half turnover on downs. Back end limited explosives after Barkate’s 61-yarder. Toney roughly 40 receiving yards plus a 19-yard end-around. Barkate’s other four catches were about 31 yards. Tom Allen is maximizing the roster. Corey Myrick, London Merritt, Elliott Washington, DeVarick Woods, Andy Burburija (coverage sack) got shout-outs. Rush discipline on Mensah was mostly good. Culture is better than 2025. Hosts do not see guys mailing it in. Locker room is digging in. Results are not matching the effort. Team is better than Week 1 vs. LSU. That is a low bar. What they hammered Offense imploded on itself. Drives died on timeouts, false starts, sacks, and bad calls, not Miami’s scheme. “As soon as Clemson got momentum, you could predict they’d muck it up.” Sequence they kept coming back to: Opening kick return (CJ) to about the plus-40. Timeout before the first offensive snap because the scripted play was not in. Punt. Next drive down the field, then a sack and a punt instead of points. End of the half: defense forced consecutive Miami punts, Clemson inside the 5, false start, then Colin Sadler beaten in protection. Field goal instead of a TD. 17-6 felt like a loss. 17-10 would have felt like a game. Second half: Hampton stop, offense reaches the 18 on 3rd-and-2. Chris Denson QB draw. Then a direct snap to Gideon Davidson up the middle. Both stuffed. Hosts called them the two worst red-zone calls they have seen. Miami answered with a TD. Game over. Next drive: Reynolds fumble under pressure (No. 99 punch-out), Miami ball deep, field goal only because the defense still bowed up. Offensive line is the root. Veterans did not show up (Harris Sewell high snaps and bad counts, Sadler repeatedly beaten). Young right side (Grant Wise, Gavin Blanchard) was overmatched vs. Damon Wilson and Ahmad Moten. Hosts were relieved Marquise Lightfoot did not play the whole game. Wake Forest protected better against a healthier version of this front. Six sacks and 55 rush yards are the receipt. Portal argument, repeated from the All-In Show: money was there. Inquiries were “half-assed.” Dabo would not make the financial commitment. Losing Blake Miller (first-round tackle talent) with no experienced tackle behind him, plus center and left-tackle turnover, required win-now help if they were rolling with Christopher Vizzina / Tait Reynolds. Skill spots were fine. OL was the one spot they could not skip. Defense got portal help (about 10 transfers) and looks like a different operation. Offense did not. Walt Deptula tweet cited on that split. Matt Luke “proved his point.” Hosts expect him to have a list and expect it to be filled, or he will not do this again. Play-calling (Chad Morris / company) got hit for getting cute on 3rd-and-2 and 4th down instead of 12 personnel and running it twice. Officiating: softest roughing-the-passer call they have seen (Miami kept a drive). Overturned fumble return for a TD — they did not see firm control. Neither call decided a 28-point game. Clemson still helped Miami. Season frame 3-2, 2-1 ACC. First two league wins matter, even if neither looked great. Cal’s 39-point loss at UNLV makes that win look worse. No remaining opponent is Miami or LSU. Every game is winnable in a vacuum. They do not believe this offense can rattle off seven straight. Optimistic ceiling they landed on: five more wins, 8-4. They do not see 9-3 or 10-2. Preseason 9-3 pick was optimistic and based on a fall-camp OL picture that did not match the field. Remaining: bye, Charleston Southern (Oct. 17), Virginia Tech, at Florida State, Syracuse, Georgia Tech, at Duke, South Carolina. Home finale vs. South Carolina is not a gimme. Portal bill next year depends on how they close. Missing a bowl would make the investment question louder. Death Valley “sting” is gone when the team is not good. Home-field edge does not matter if the product is mediocre. Comments they answered Finish 9-3 or 10-2: they want it, do not believe the offense can do it. Will not root for losses to force a coaching change. Nothing good comes from losing in a realignment window. Dabo is not getting fired. Tom Allen coaching his tail off: agreed. Coverage created a lot of the pressure. Mensah’s least effective throwing day. This offense vs. 2021: this year is worse, which they called depressing. 2021 could still run the ball behind a better line despite DJ Uiagalelei and a bad receiver room, and had a Playoff-caliber defense. Bench the OL: no better experienced options. Sadler is not a tackle against twitchy ends. He is trying. He cannot block them. Winning streak after the bye: culture is there. Execution is not. Realistic win total: 8-4 if the offense improves at all. All-In Show is Tuesday at 8 p.m. Bye week, then Charleston Southern on Oct. 17. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Sep 30

    CALM BEFORE THE STORM \ Clemson Tigers LIVE 215 \ ALL IN SHOW 195

    CALM BEFORE THE STORM Clemson Tigers LIVE 215 / ALL IN SHOW 195 Hosts: Jordan Bowman & Edward “Tiger Paw” Craven (TPC) ClemsonVOCFB Live show with early audio/mic issues, TPC arriving late after a game. Recap of Clemson’s 24-10 win over Cal, injuries, Dabo’s Miami presser, Death Valley preview vs. No. 4 Miami (Clemson +16.5 at home), keys, score predictions, plus Dante Moore, Dylan Stewart, and wrap. Open / Technical delays (~00:04–00:09) Jordan starts alone after audio input problems. Thanks viewers for patience. TPC (Tiger Paul Craven) delayed 10–15 minutes. Shoutouts to chat (John, Air Mike, Isaac, Ridge, Chase). Plug likes, subs, Super Chats, channel memberships (watch-alongs + comment priority). Big matchup: Clemson vs. Miami in Death Valley. Weather will be a factor. Cal recap: 24-10 win (~00:09–00:21) Not pretty, but Clemson found things that work. 3-1 after LSU and Georgia Southern questions. Offense More functional run game: 255 rushing yards. OL had one of its better days (push, vertical displacement). Gideon Davidson continues to play well after UNC. Passing game and Tate Reynolds not a banner day. True freshman QB still limited by decision-making and inexperience (didn’t play senior year of HS). Plays are there; execution isn’t. Offense capped against better teams. 17 offensive points. “This is by no means a good offense.” Staff rolling with punches. Growth not linear — Tate “pretty pedestrian” / regressed after UNC. Defense Creative DL personnel with thin DT room (Devarik Woods out). Darion Mayo slid inside, more Champ Thompson and Cadence Story. Mixed groupings to get snaps. Pressure on JKS; he never got comfortable. Edge pressure strong (Wilhelm, London Merritt as game-wrecker — more snaps). Secondary the strength: Ashton Hampton, Elliot Washington (2 INTs), Ronan Hanafin one of his best games, Donovan Starr more work without Corian Gibson. Few busts even vs. LSU. Multiple batted balls, PBUs, turnovers. Only 3 points allowed. Need consistent front-four pressure. Special teams Unsung hero. Nolan Hauser finally missed one. Brian Wesco punt-return TD (first in a while). Rick Passaccia’s unit: excellent punt coverage, no explosives. Jordan eats crow on questioning Wesco’s return role after injury — “one of the differences in the game.” Two phases rounding into form; offense still the limiter. Hard to see this group scoring enough vs. powerful offenses. Saturday vs. Miami will require Reynolds’ best game. Injuries (~00:22–00:25) Elijah Thurman (OL, experienced) — not long-term, but not ideal. Gavin Blanchard solid in relief. More Grant Wise, Easton Ware. Building OL depth under Matt Luke. David Ezio-Mume carted off — looks season-ending. Hoping Devarik Woods (DT) returns; room already thin. Corian Gibson (nickel starter) — secondary playing well without him. Courtney Kelly (DT, spring ACL) getting close; huge boost if available later, unlikely Saturday. Dabo: many “day-to-day.” Tough to project this far out. Dabo presser / staff mindset (~00:25–00:34) Dabo complimentary as always but more conviction than usual: Miami is the toughest matchup of the year (better than LSU). Staff understands they must play their best football of the season by a significant margin just to compete. Clemson a 16.5-point home underdog — last time that happened in Death Valley? Neither host can remember one in the Dabo era (maybe Tommy West days). TPC: Honest, not coaching-speak. Fast start required. First-half Cal mishaps/turnovers/procedural issues vs. this Miami team = down 28 before the first quarter ends. Night game, Chris Fowler/Kirk Herbstreit, raucous Valley. Challenge is keeping fans in it after slow starts this year. Jordan: Wish the game was later so the team could build more. Opportunity to change the narrative, but not sure they’re ready. If they get blown out, “this team hasn’t gotten any better” narrative will be loud even if incremental progress exists. Attitude in the building matters — this is only game 5. Miami preview (~00:39–01:24) Miami 4-0, top-5, video-game statistical profile. Darian Mensah ~88% completion, 1,200+ yards, 14 TDs, 0 INTs. Malachi Toney (true soph) already 500+ yards, 6 TDs — 1B to Jeremiah Smith’s 1A. Still have Cooper Barkley and other weapons. Shannon Dawson OC. Best team Clemson has played. Clemson offense averaging just over 21 ppg (near bottom nationally). Miami averaging 40+. Polar opposites. Line 47.5 total — weather + respect for Clemson secondary. Path for Clemson: control clock, limit Miami to 8–10 possessions, run the ball, special-teams spark (another Wesco return?), win turnover margin (Clemson hasn’t done it yet; Miami rarely turns it over). Cannot hang the defense out repeatedly. Tate cannot do too much — play within Chad Morris’ confines, use legs. Defense is legit and the best Miami has faced. Tom Allen maximizing players. Secondary (Hampton as leader) can challenge Miami. Fast start + Death Valley juice can keep it close through a half. 16.5 is a lot of points. Keys to the game (TPC emphasis) Run the ball effectively. Limit Miami possessions (8–10). Special-teams spark. Win turnover margin. Bend-don’t-break defense, force field goals. Stay in it into the fourth. Cannot shoot out. Weather could help Clemson if it becomes a defensive/grind game, but also makes an already-anemic passing attack harder. Score predictions (~01:25–01:39) Jordan: Miami 24, Clemson 14. Defense gets stops; offense won’t muster enough. Competitive, not embarrassed — but that is possible. Hard to look past passing struggles. TPC: Miami 27, Clemson 17. Doesn’t see Miami covering 16.5. Weather + secondary + fight in this team (polar opposite of last year’s quitters). Leaders like Sammy Brown and Ashton Hampton. Valley will be rocking. 16.5 too many; they’d rather play the total. Unwritten rule: they don’t bet Clemson games. Both on the “optimistic loss” side. A competitive 3-2 heading into the bye is what most expected. A Week 1 LSU-style showing at home cannot happen — that would make the three-game win streak look like fool’s gold. Chat predictions encouraged. FanDuel plug. Other topics / chat (~01:40–end) Dante Moore (Oregon/USC hit): Both think one-game suspension too light (minimum three). Bad hit, could have pulled up. Celebration/smiling/dapping while player on spine board for 8+ minutes is disgusting. University-written apology. Lincoln Riley’s postgame comments made it worse; reporters at least asked hard questions. “Lincoln Riley’s a doofus.” Dylan Stewart (South Carolina): Indefinite suspension after punch + repeated sideline walk-offs from Beamer and assistants. Body language, public defiance. Gamecock friends say it wasn’t isolated. Hate-losing is fine; lack of control isn’t. Beamer never held him accountable because he’s Dylan Stewart — now it’s national TV. If Beamer brings him back he has no locker-room authority. Draft stock hit (still a freak, but costing money). Beamer: decision is “up to me.” Protect College Sports Act: Passed Senate. House in recess; no vote before elections. Don’t get excited yet — government gonna government. Braves mention, Pick’em Challenge: 8-11 last week, tied for 3rd. Another Pick’em show later in the week (likely Thursday). Community tab for time. Channel members shoutouts (John, Air Mike, etc.). Memberships again. Sign-off ~10:30 p.m. after late start. Postgame Saturday (another late one). “Go Tigers.” Jordan Bowman & Tiger Paul Craven. 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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