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Dabo Swinney Riles Up Clemson Fans, Plus Clemson-Ga. Tech Preview

Bleav Podcast Network — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:06:00 GMT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said “We’re not gonna hire somebody to come in and say, ‘This is your roster.’ When asked if Clemson would bring someone in to act in a General Manager's role when it came to building next year's football roster. The Clemson Insider's Will Vandervort and Alex Dodd give their thoughts on Swinney's comments, plus they preview Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.

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Kelly Quinlan

Larry Williams — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:08:10 GMT

"It's bad, dude."

That's how Kelly Quinlan sums up the current state of affairs with Georgia Tech football.

Quinlan, longtime chronicler of the Yellow Jackets for the On3 site Jackets Online, says this season has basically been a trip back to the pitiful Geoff Collins era.

Coach Brent Key has openly said this portal-heavy team acts and plays like a bunch of independent contractors.

Quinlan said an unnamed player frequently texts him about his statistics.

He said the team basically quit a month ago after a loss at Virginia Tech.

Yeah, it's bad.

Bad enough that Key could get fired just one year after he was a hot coaching commodity amid the Jackets' nine-win season?

Anything seems possible with the Jackets at 2-7 and games remaining against Clemson, Wake Forest and Georgia.

Georgia Tech visits Death Valley on Saturday at 12:30 PM.

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Clemson's Offense Is Playing With Only Two Downs | Clemson Tigers Podcast

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Clemson football has a major offensive problem, and it starts on first down.

The Clemson Tigers are struggling to score touchdowns, but the numbers suggest the problems begin long before the offense reaches the red zone. With a first-down success rate of just 36.2%, Clemson is consistently putting freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds in difficult situations.

On today's Locked On Clemson, Morgan Thomas explains why the Tigers are essentially playing with only two downs and how those struggles are affecting everything from third-down conversions to red-zone scoring.

Clemson has scored touchdowns on just 11 of 30 red-zone opportunities, ranking near the bottom of college football. Why can't the Tigers finish drives?

We break down the offensive line, Tait Reynolds's limitations in the passing game, and whether Chad Morris has developed a system capable of consistently moving the football.

We also examine Dabo Swinney's responsibility for Clemson's offensive personnel and whether changing coordinators can actually fix the deeper problems.

Today's Topics:

Why Clemson is struggling on first down
How the Tigers are making third downs harder
Clemson's 36.7% red-zone touchdown rate
Why Tait Reynolds can't keep rescuing the offense
Chad Morris and Clemson's lack of offensive identity
Dabo Swinney's roster construction and offensive line concerns

Can Clemson fix these issues before facing Georgia Tech, Duke, and South Carolina?

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00:00 Clemson's Offense Is Playing With Two Downs
01:08 Why Clemson's Scoring Problems Start on First Down
02:05 Clemson's First-Down Success Rate Has Collapsed
04:22 Why Running or Passing More Won't Fix Everything
05:51 Tait Reynolds Can't Keep Rescuing the Offense
08:57 How These Problems Could Cost Clemson More Games
12:08 Clemson's Red-Zone Offense Ranks Near the Bottom
14:12 Why the Offense Falls Apart Inside the 20
17:42 Clemson Needs Major Offensive Line Improvements
21:01 Who Is Responsible for Clemson's Offensive Struggles?
24:12 Does Chad Morris Have an Offensive Identity?
25:27 Dabo Swinney's Responsibility for Roster Construction
27:05 What Clemson Must Fix Before the Season Ends

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Clemson Could Go 9-3 With a Broken Offense | Clemson Tigers Podcast

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Clemson keeps winning despite a struggling offense, raising questions about Chad Morris, Dabo Swinney, and a possible 9-3 finish.

Clemson football is 6-3, bowl eligible, and still finding ways to win. But is Dabo Swinney's ability to win ugly football games hiding major problems with the Tigers' offense?

After Clemson's 18-13 victory over Syracuse, the Tigers have won two straight games despite continued offensive struggles. Tait Reynolds keeps delivering critical plays, Clemson's defense is improving, and Nolan Hauser continues to provide valuable points. Yet the offense failed to score a touchdown against Syracuse.

On today's Locked On Clemson, Morgan Thomas breaks down why winning games doesn't necessarily mean Clemson has turned a corner.

We also take a hard look at Chad Morris. Should Clemson bring him back for another season? How does his offensive production compare to Brandon Streeter's final season? And what should Morris have to prove over the final three games?

Finally, Clemson has a legitimate opportunity to finish 9-3. Georgia Tech, Duke, and South Carolina remain on the schedule, with some favorable timing potentially working in Clemson's favor.

But here's the bigger question: If Clemson wins nine games with one of the ACC's least productive offenses, will Dabo Swinney recognize that changes are still needed?

Winning is important. Fixing the problems that keep Clemson from competing at a championship level matters, too.

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00:00 Clemson Could Win Nine Games Without Fixing Its Offense
01:25 Dabo Swinney Keeps Finding Ways to Win
03:25 Clemson's Offense Still Can't Score Touchdowns
06:20 Defensive Improvement and Tait Reynolds
11:25 Does Chad Morris Deserve Another Season?
15:25 The Brandon Streeter Comparison
17:50 Clemson's Offensive Problems Go Beyond Injuries
22:14 Can Clemson Realistically Finish 9-3?
24:07 Georgia Tech, Duke, and South Carolina
27:15 Could Winning Nine Games Prevent Needed Changes?
29:13 Why a Winning Record Doesn't Mean Clemson Is Fixed

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The ROAR FM — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:57:00 GMT

How Clemson Beat Syracuse: Late-Game Worries, Rough Playcalling Overcome by Toughness | CFB Week 10

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Clemson Sports REWIND | 11-6-2026

Fox Sports Radio 1400 (WCOS-AM) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:46:52 GMT

LOW BAR: Clemson, Dabo Swinney Face INTENSE Pressure to DELIVER vs Syracuse Football

Locked On Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 02:54:16 GMT

Clemson football heads to Syracuse with plenty of questions, and even Locked On Clemson host Morgan Thomas is picking the Orange to win.

In this Locked On crossover episode, Morgan joins Jackson Holzer of Locked On Syracuse to preview Saturday's ACC matchup inside the Dome.

First, we discuss Dabo Swinney's recent comments about Clemson approaching six wins. Dabo acknowledged that bowl eligibility isn't Clemson's standard, but why are fans so frustrated with the messaging? Has the conversation around Clemson football changed as the program struggles to meet its previous expectations?

We also break down Tait Reynolds, Christopher Vizzina, Clemson's quarterback development, transfer portal decisions, and the injuries making this road trip even more difficult.

On the Syracuse side, the Orange have won two straight games and are back in the bowl conversation. We discuss Fran Brown, quarterback Steve Angeli, wide receiver Umari Hatcher, and the challenges Clemson faces against an improving Syracuse team.

Finally, we give our game predictions, discuss the importance of turnovers, and explain why both hosts are leaning toward Syracuse.

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00:00 Clemson vs. Syracuse Crossover Preview
01:44 Dabo Swinney's Six-Win Comments and Clemson's Standard
09:14 Tait Reynolds and Clemson's Quarterback Situation
15:05 Syracuse's Turnaround and Bowl Game Hopes
20:33 Syracuse Playmakers and the Dome Advantage
26:16 Clemson vs. Syracuse Predictions and Keys to the Game

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