Inside the Valley

William Cockerill
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Welcome to Inside the Valley, the ultimate podcast for Clemson football fans. Hosted by Dustin Black and William Cockerill, the show dives deep into everything surrounding Clemson Tigers football — from recruiting and roster breakdowns to film analysis, game previews, player development, and the latest news from Death Valley. Whether it’s breaking down future stars, analyzing scheme and coaching decisions, or discussing the biggest storylines in college football, Inside the Valley brings passionate, informed coverage for die-hard Clemson fans. If you bleed orange, this is your home for Clemson football talk all year long.

  1. 1d ago

    Clemson vs Charleston Southern Preview and Other News

    Clemson needs a get-right game, and Charleston Southern might be the chance to get one. On this episode of Inside the Valley, William and Dustin break down the matchup, the latest Clemson news, and what has to happen on Saturday. In this episode: Clemson news: RJ Bounce Hudson decommits and takes a visit to Texas. Easton Ware slides in at right guard, and we dig into what that says about Grant Wise and Ronan O’Connell and why Ware has to be on the field. Corian Gipson is out, Donovan Starr gets a bigger role, and Marcell Gipson may see some work. Scouting Charleston Southern (3-3): The Buccaneers run a spread offense with two QBs, Lek Powell and Jared Echols, and Echols is the bigger running threat. We cover the weapons, including Mekhi Campfield, Quay Kindell, and Hakeem Waters. We also look at a defense led by linebackers Steve Zayachkowsky, Tristan Lennon, and Joshua Modupe. Their wins over Citadel and SC State, and their losses to Lindenwood, Georgia Southern, and Gardner-Webb, tell the story of their season. Clemson by the numbers: A look at where the offense and defense rank nationally, including third down, the red zone, sacks allowed, and TFLs allowed. We also check in on the guys producing: Gideon Davidson, Bryant Wesco, Will Heldt, Ashton Hampton, Elliot Washington II, and more. Keys to the game: Dustin wants the run game in rhythm, no turnovers, and organic explosives with no forced gimmicks, plus valuable reps and no playing down to the competition. William wants a 40+ point night, three passing TDs, a balanced 500-yard day, 10 TFLs, under 200 total yards allowed, and under 50 rushing yards allowed. Merch: inside-the-valley.printify.me Thanks for watching, and Go Tigers! #Clemson #ClemsonFootball #InsideTheValley #GoTigers #ACCFootball #CollegeFootball #ClemsonTigers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Oct 6

    Miami Recap & Clemson Bye Week State of the Union

    Miami 41, Clemson 13. It wasn't pretty, and we're not going to pretend otherwise, but there was still nice things to see. On this episode of Inside the Valley, William and Dustin break down the loss in Miami and take stock of where Clemson stands heading into the bye week. Miami Recap We revisit our pregame keys to see what hit and what didn't. Dustin finished 1 for 3 on offense and 1 for 2 on defense, while William went 1 for 3 on offense and 0 for 3 on defense (the 10 TFL prediction is still coming, we swear). Tait Reynolds connected on three 20+ yard completions, but the run game managed just 1.77 yards per carry Our tight ends were targeted five times for a combined 10 yards Two turnovers, both late in the fourth quarter Miami averaged 5.49 yards per carry, and the defense had only 2 TFLs State of the Union Five games in, we look at where this team ranks nationally and how it compares to the same point last season: Total offense: 121st at 19.4 points per game (down from 23.4 in 2025) Passing offense: 107th, with 17 sacks allowed, 129th nationally Rushing offense: 97th, with 42 TFLs allowed, 136th nationally 3rd down offense: 124th at 31.5% Total defense: 98th at 25.8 points allowed per game (up from 20.2 in 2025) Rush defense: 102nd at 4.73 yards per carry Red zone defense: 114th We also hand out some credit to the guys who are playing well, including Will Heldt (4 sacks and 6.5 TFLs, both team-best), Ashton Hampton (9 PDs, tops in the country), Elliot Washington II (3 INTs), and Bryant Wesco and Gideon Davidson on offense. What's next? We discuss what needs to change during the bye week and what the Tigers have to figure out for the second half of the season. If you enjoyed the episode, please like, comment, and subscribe, and leave us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Sep 29

    Cal Recap & Clemson vs Miami Preview

    Clemson gets past Cal 24-10 on the road, and now the Canes come to Death Valley. Dustin and William break down the win in Berkeley and get into Saturday's 7:30 PM ET showdown with Miami on ABC. Cal Recap - The run game carried the night with 255 rushing yards at 5.2 yards per carry. - The defense held Cal to 86 yards on the ground and forced two interceptions. - We also cover the early turnovers, the pass protection, the vertical passing game that's there but not yet cashed in, and the 4 TFLs (with a lot of meat left on the bone). Miami Preview - Miami is bringing the nation's No. 1 offense and No. 2 defense to Clemson, which is largely why the Tigers are a 17.5-point underdog. We cover Darian Mensah and the Miami passing attack, Malachi Toney and the receiving corps, and the Hurricanes' defensive front. We also go through the matchups we like for Clemson and keys we NEED from the Tigers, including; Tait Reynolds and the deep ball, the tight ends, and early-down defense. Each host gives his keys to the game on offense, defense, and special teams, plus a few closing thoughts on the Death Valley crowd. Follow and Subscribe to Inside the Valley  Merch: https://inside-the-valley.printify.me Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Sep 21

    Cal vs Clemson Preview

    We do a full tale of the tape on the Golden Bears: - Cal's offense: 31.3 points per game, with an efficient passing attack and a run game averaging just 3.4 yards per carry - Cal's defense: 5.34 yards per carry allowed on the ground, a big opening for Clemson's run game - The danger: safety Kingston Lopa leads the nation with 5 interceptions, so Tait Reynolds has to be smart and decisive with the football Our keys for both sides of the ball, from protecting Reynolds and finding the vertical game to keeping the TEs involved and stopping Cal's run and a late kickoff on the West Coast in a conference game leaves no room for turnovers. Subscribe to Inside the Valley for weekly Clemson football breakdowns, and drop your Cal score prediction in the comments! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Sep 15

    Georgia Southern Recap / Clemson vs UNC Preview

    Clemson survives a weather-delayed slugfest, and we're breaking it all down. William and Dustin dig into the Tigers' 22-7 win over Georgia Southern — freshman Tait Reynolds stepping in for an injured Christopher Vizzina, Nolan Hauser's career-tying five field goals, and a defense that forced eight three-and-outs but still let a 500-yard LSU beatdown linger in everyone's minds. Then we shift gears and look ahead to a huge one: North Carolina comes to Death Valley on September 19. We break down what Chad Morris' offense needs to fix, can the defense maintain it’s momentum, and what it'll take for Clemson to get back on track in Death Valley. In this episode: Full Georgia Southern recap and key takeaways QB situation update: Vizzina's injury and Reynolds' performance Defensive bright spots and lingering concerns North Carolina scouting report and matchup keys Predictions for kickoff week 4 Subscribe for weekly Clemson breakdowns, opponent previews, and reaction shows all season long. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Sep 8

    Clemson-LSU Recap + Georgia Southern Preview

    LSU took care of business in a big way, and William and Dustin dig into exactly why Clemson never found a rhythm in this one. From offensive struggles to defensive breakdowns, they cover the key moments that let the game get away. Then it's on to Georgia Southern, as the guys lay out what needs to change for Clemson to get back on track at home. They talk through the offensive keys to success, what the defense needs to clean up, and the numbers that'll decide whether this is a bounce back win or another rough night in Death Valley. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Sep 1

    Clemson @ LSU Preview

    Football season is back and Dustin and William dig into the Clemson LSU matchup. LSU will be an entirely different team that then one Clemson faced in 2025 as they had transfer portal overhaul, Lane Kiffin comes to town we get an early look at what his offense could look like in year one, and where Clemson needs to show up if it wants to shock the country as a double-digit underdog. We’ll cover: Christopher Vizzina and the state of Clemson’s offense heading into 2026 Can Clemson’s defense slow down a Kiffin-led attack? Keys to the game and a final score prediction Kickoff is Saturday at 7:30 PM ET on ABC. Let’s get you ready for it. 🐅 Subscribe for our full 2026 opponent preview series 🔔 New episodes drop before every gameday #college #football #collegefootball #LSU #Clemson #Tigers #Dabo #lanekiffin #DeathValley #ACC #SEC #collegefootballkickoff #batonrouge #louisiana #abc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Clemson @ LSU Preview

  8. Aug 25

    Fall Camp Notes, Disorderly Contact, and the Boys are Back

    In this episode: 🏈 The QB Battle — where things stand and what camp reps are telling us 🩹 Camp injuries and who’s banged up heading into September ✅ Projected starters across the two deep ❓ Depth chart questions still up for grabs 😴 Post-camp sleepers who could surprise in 2026 🔥 And a whole lot more Clemson talk LSU week is almost here — get caught up on everything Tiger fans need to know before kickoff. 🔔 Subscribe for the full Opponent Series and more Clemson coverage all season long💬 Drop your camp observations and starter predictions in the comments #Clemson #ClemsonFootball #InsideTheValley #ACCFootball #TigerFootball #FallCamp #ClemsonTigers #LSU #collegefootball #college #football #acc #fall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Fall Camp Notes, Disorderly Contact, and the Boys are Back
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Welcome to Inside the Valley, the ultimate podcast for Clemson football fans. Hosted by Dustin Black and William Cockerill, the show dives deep into everything surrounding Clemson Tigers football — from recruiting and roster breakdowns to film analysis, game previews, player development, and the latest news from Death Valley. Whether it’s breaking down future stars, analyzing scheme and coaching decisions, or discussing the biggest storylines in college football, Inside the Valley brings passionate, informed coverage for die-hard Clemson fans. If you bleed orange, this is your home for Clemson football talk all year long.

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  • Creator
    William Cockerill
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © William Cockerill
  • Show Website
    Inside the Valley

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