Clemson Sports Talk

Tait Reynolds is set to make his first career start as Clemson hosts North Carolina, and the Tigers are hoping the freshman quarterback can provide the spark their struggling offense desperately needs. Swanny breaks down what Reynolds brings to the table, Clemson’s problems along the offensive line and why getting ahead of the chains will be critical against the Tar Heels.Plus, Jason Priester joins the show to discuss Clemson’s quarterback change and the state of the program, Roy Philpott weighs in on the Tigers and the changing landscape of college football, and former Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden offers his perspective on Reynolds, Chad Morris and Clemson’s offensive challenges.

Tait Reynolds is set to make his first career start as Clemson hosts North Carolina, but what would actually qualify as a successful debut? Swanny lays out what he needs to see from the freshman quarterback, including more explosive plays, better third-down production and—most importantly—touchdowns instead of field goals.Plus, longtime Clemson SID Tim Bourret joins the show to put Reynolds’ historic start into perspective and discuss Clemson’s offensive struggles. Swanny also looks at LSU–Ole Miss, Florida State–Alabama, Tony Elliott’s undefeated Virginia squad and the biggest games around college football.

Swanny takes another look at Clemson’s quarterback change and pinpoints the drive where Tait Reynolds may have taken the job from Christopher Vizzina. The numbers weren’t spectacular, but Clemson’s offense—and perhaps the players around Reynolds—looked different once the freshman entered the game.Plus, Chad Morris admits he was surprised by Clemson’s lack of energy against Georgia Southern and says the Tigers have to bring more fire and passion. Jamie Bradford joins the show to preview South Carolina’s SEC opener against a dangerous Mississippi State team, and Swanny examines whether changes coming to college athletics could ultimately benefit Clemson.

Dabo Swinney is leaving little doubt about Clemson’s quarterback situation: Tait Reynolds has moved ahead of Christopher Vizzina and won the starting job. Swanny breaks down what Reynolds showed against Georgia Southern, what still has to improve and the enormous challenge awaiting the true freshman as Clemson opens ACC play against North Carolina.Plus, Swanny digs into Clemson’s staggering third-down problems, reacts to Dabo comparing Reynolds physically to Tim Tebow and looks at Trevor Lawrence and several former Tigers making noise in the NFL. The show also turns toward South Carolina’s upcoming matchup with Mississippi State and what both teams have riding on the game.

Clemson has a new starting quarterback. Dabo Swinney says freshman Tait Reynolds has earned the opportunity to start against North Carolina after showing promise in the Tigers’ 22-7 win over Georgia Southern. Swanny breaks down the quarterback change and asks whether Reynolds can provide the fresh start Clemson’s struggling offense desperately needs.Plus, William Qualkinbush joins the show to discuss the move at quarterback, Clemson’s continued problems along the offensive line and the challenge of sending a freshman QB against a Bill Belichick-led North Carolina defense. Swanny also looks around college football after a wild weekend featuring Texas’ comeback against Ohio State and Oregon’s loss to Oklahoma State.