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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 01/10/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/QKCXinKQog0 Can Clemson and Death Valley rise up to stop Miami and QB Darian Mensah? The defense will need to bring its best game yet, including the revived defensive backfield. And the offense must do the same against a stout Canes D.

Miami QB Darian Mensah and Clemson DE Will Heldt against a decorative backdrop with the headlines "New Storm to Face" and the overline "Week 5 Preview: Miami at Clemson"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 27/09/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/SS-e2YSruC8 Clem son grinds out a late‑night win at Cal, but the offense still has big questions heading into Miami. We analyze how the running game improved, Tait Reynolds’ accuracy issues, and a defense that kept Cal out of the end zone.

Clemson RB Gideon Davidson is shown scoring a touchdown at Cal on Friday night with the headlines "Guts? Check." and "Clemson 24, Cal 10"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 23/09/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/i0Ao-c5bFCg Can Clemson’s defense figure out Cal QB Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele on a short week? Can the Tigers offense click again? We preview key matchups and context for Clemson vs. Cal in Berkeley. 🐯 📻 📺 Check out our Week 4 preview now!

Cal QB Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele and Clemson DBs Elliot Washington, Ashton Hampton and Corey Myrick against a decorative backdrop with the headlines "Friday-Night Clash" and "Week 4: Clemson at Cal"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 20/09/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/xQE63SA1RmI How did Clemson flip a 14-point deficit into a 28-20 win? QB Tait Reynolds “settled in,” as Dabo Swinney put it, and that let the O-line shine. The defense forced more punts by allowing fewer long runs. We break down the comeback win.

Clemson QB Tait Reynolds on a decorative background with the headlines "Clemson 28, UNC 20" and "Stole It."

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 17/09/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/2FfC542mnwQ Clemson can’t keep making so many simple mistakes. To beat UNC, the offense needs to play cleanly. We break down why the Tigers need momentum, especially along the O-line, in their ACC season opener.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and UNC coach Bill Belichick against a decorative background of Death Valley and the headline Tigers Seek a Clean Win: Week 3, Clemson vs. UNC

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 13/09/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/_tOUTDOWCGw Clemson dug out a 22–7 win last night, but some problems still figure to impact the 12‑game season’s remaining opponents. Tait Reynolds flashed, the defense steadied, but the OL remains a pothole. We break down the big-picture.

Clemson QB Tait Reynolds in color against a duotone backdrop with the headline "A Win. Work to be Done. Clemson 22, Ga. Southern 7"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 10/09/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/xxUz_pwhg20 Tops on Clemson's to-do list is the QB evaluation of Vizzina & Reynolds. The OL must improve now if that's to be effective. We break down the most glaring problems Swinney and his staff must solve to avoid another extended sub-.500 start.

Clemson QBs Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynolds

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 06/09/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/2KNewKESBmA Yep, we know it was ugly. The fact remains, it was Week 1 for a Clemson team with a lot of changes. We get into our opinions on the biggest disappointments and the most urgent fixes needed.

Dabo Swinney stands against a tone-adjusted background of the LSU field with the headline "LSU 51, Clemson 10: Broken on the Bayou"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 03/09/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/fweTEZAVbZE Clemson heads to Baton Rouge looking to shock LSU. Chad Morris’ intensity vs. Lane Kiffin’s rebuild. Plus our look at key transfers in for Clemson. Spot the dang ball!

Clemson transfers Jerome Carter, Corey Myrick and Elliot Washington against a decorative backdrop with the headline, "Spot the Ball, It's Go Time."

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 02/09/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/lsjx77KGlEk Catch our analysis of Clemson’s recruiting commitment from 2027 OL Luke Starcevic as the Tigers dive into North Dakota for another top talent. Find out what the consensus 4-star means for Clemson and add your comments!

2027 Clemson offensive line commit Luke Starcevic against a decorative backdrop with the headline "OL with Versatile Skill Set"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 28/08/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/1l3st34cPZ8 Jon Blau’s had up-close looks at both Clemson and LSU, having covered each at times this offseason. He helps dig into the position groups that will showcase key battles to shape this Week 1 showdown.

Coaches Dabo Swinney of Clemson and Lane Kiffin of LSU against a decorative backdrop with the headline "Is Clemson's Roster Built to Beat LSU?" and "Week 1 Matchups"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 22/08/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/Bb1vNz7OSIM If Clemson wants the ACC crown in 2026, the defense must shape up. We look at the DL (incl. Vic Burley's suspension today), LBs and DBs — with Sammy Brown's importance and the secondary's shot to restore order at Clemson. #VicBurley

Clemson CB Ashton Hampton and LB Sammy Brown with the headline "Will Clemson's Defense Rekindle its Ferocity? Plus: DL Suspended"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 21/08/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/JkvWzlugCes Get our analysis of Clemson’s recruiting commitment from 2027 linebacker Bryce Kish as the Tigers dive into Michigan for a top talent. Hear what the consensus 4-star means for Clemson (he's been on board a while) and add your comments!

Clemson linebacker commit Bryce Kish against a decorative backdrop with the headline "Size, Speed for Big Plays at LB"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 18/08/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/sUwuE7gN0NY Clemson’s 2026 offense is taking shape — and we break down every position group. Vizzina leads the QB race, WRs look ready to reclaim WRU, plus our outlooks on RB depth, TE use, and OL deployment under Chad Morris & Matt Luke.

Clemson wide receivers TJ Moore and Bryant Wesco against a decorative backdrop image with the headline "2026 Season Preview: Can Talented WRs Carry Load for Clemson's Offense?"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 30/07/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/hnmrSaTjfGE Catch our analysis of Clemson’s recruiting commitment from 2028 QB Trace Hawkins as the Tigers dive into north Georgia for another top talent. Find out what the 4-star rising junior means for Clemson and add your comments!

Clemson 2028 QB commit Trace Hawkins against a decorative backdrop with the headline "Big-Stage Potential at QB"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 30/07/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/kOOeWk0E9vM Clemson’s ACC hopes begin with three games before the bye. Daniel and Bill look closely at the reasons why the early stretch against UNC, Cal and Miami could put the Tigers in the hunt or take them out of it.

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 27/07/2026

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 23/07/2026

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 17/06/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/swiRdwaG4HI Graham Neff, Clemson director of athletics, joins us! 🐅 Managing changes to NIL, rev-share 🐅 Maintaining Clemson’s alignment 🐅 Making sure the scoreboard matters And more, don’t miss it!

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Clemson’s Graham Neff Talks Tradition, Money, Winning, the Future and more

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 15/06/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/VjzKCjRMML4 Catch our analysis of Clemson’s recruiting commitment from 2027 DB Jarrell Chandler in May as the Tigers dived into Tennessee for another top talent. Find out what the 4-star means for Clemson and add your comments!

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Jarrell Chandler: Clemson DB Commit for Recruiting Class of 2027 | Analysis

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 12/06/2026

A few thoughts on WR Tristan Smith, who gained eligibility to play for Clemson this season according to his attorney Darren Heitner. (heitnerlegal.com/wp-content/u...) • Veteran depth is good depth. He gets another year to work with Tyler Grisham.

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 12/06/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/oqu4IGmgNlM Catch our analysis of Clemson’s (long ago) recruiting commitment from 2027 QB Kharim Hughley as the Tigers tap north Georgia for another top talent. Find out what the consensus 4-star means for Clemson and add your comments!

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Kharim Hughley Commits to Clemson for Recruiting Class of 2027: Analysis | College Football Podcast

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 04/06/2026

New Podcast Episode (better late-night than never)! youtu.be/5AuTYatTe44 Dabo Swinney has Clemson recruiting on a rarely seen hot streak: 15 commits in a 17-day span around official visits. Find out what important time in Tigers history this group's vibe brings to mind!

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Clemson Football Recruiting IGNITES with 15 Commits in 17 Days Around Official Visits

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 04/06/2026

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Clemson Football Recruiting IGNITES with 15 Commits in 17 Days Around Official Visits

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 31/05/2026

We had a fan tell us this week that we shouldn’t bother to put our stuff on Bluesky. Harrumph. Let’s catch up on our profiles of Clemson football commits for the recruiting class of 2027.

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 25/05/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/z03wRnBcwwg Clemson fans know Sammy Brown will be at the heart of the 2026 defense, but what questions remain for the Tigers? Part 3 of our deep-dive series with Jon Blau and Chapel Fowler analyzes where things stand after the spring.

images of Clemson football players Sammy Brown and Ashton Hampton against a creative backdrop with the headline “Will Clemson’s Defense Plug the Gaps in 2026?”

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 21/05/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/UDaF0tCWtSU Catch our analysis of Clemson’s recruiting commitment from '27 WR Jamarin Simmons of Tallahassee (he's “Waffle House,” always open) in our 2nd episode today! Hear what the consensus 4-star means for #Clemson and add your comments.

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 20/05/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/yWiMjjamVdE Our analysis of 2027 RB Gary Walker's commitment, a big Clemson recruiting win as the Tigers cross into the state of Georgia for another top talent. Find out what the consensus 4-star means for Clemson and add your comments!

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 19/03/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/57b7yKychuc -- Busy week in Clemson! What's the key to Brad Brownell getting an NCAA Tournament win for a 4th season of his 16-year tenure at CU? We also preview the women's path. PLUS: Football defense's growth this spring. AND: Baseball's fundamental issues.

Over a background issue of a tiger, Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell beneath the words "March Madness," football coach Dabo Swinney and baseball coach Erik Bakich with the headline "Defense, defense, defense: The good, the bad and the ugly"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 26/02/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: youtu.be/c1qXcjBwBsk We preview the 2026 Clemson quarterbacks, from expected starter Christopher Vizzina to true freshman Tait Reynolds. Can they get a boost from new OC Chad Morris and be better than we've seen the last five years?

Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 26/01/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/WZ3Mvm9ohBs | Dabo Swinney, Graham Neff and Clemson leadership made clear (with a long, long list of receipts) that the NCAA needs tighter enforcement of tampering with portal transfers. We break down several ways Friday's presentation was big.

Images of Dabo Swinney speaking Friday beneath the headline "A lil' fire, a lotta facts" and a smaller headline "Clemson lays out brutal tampering case"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 18/01/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/po8xkQw3Eks Luke Ferrelli is apparently leaving Clemson, and that gives the Tigers decision makers with all kinds of issues to handle on and off the field. How does this shift Clemson's approach to the portal? Full analysis in today’s episode.

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 12/01/2026

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/7tZCx1f89rI Late‑night Clemson crew, this one’s for you. We dig into the Tigers’ transfer‑portal blueprint, early roster additions, and the ripple effects across the program.

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Clemson’s Transfer Portal Haul Begins: Breaking Down the New Signings

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 05/01/2026

New podcast episode: youtu.be/UGynTTPrJnc Will Clemson’s offense get a full reset under Chad Morris? Let’s talk about the reasons why this hire matters more than a lot of people realize.

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 30/12/2025

🚨Emergency Podcast!🚨 youtu.be/FYu9nRAoIq0 Garrett Riley is OUT. Mickey Conn's leaving too. Dabo Swinney just made one of the biggest staff moves of his tenure — here’s what it means for Clemson’s future, immediate and long-term.

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 28/12/2025

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/JMu2U8H5jvs Clemson’s 22–10 loss to Penn State put a spotlight on some repeated problems for Dabo Swinney and the Tigers – so we discuss what must change next (as the transfer portal’s about to open!) in our views.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney with a headline "Penn State 22, Clemson 10: Reaction" and another headline "Lost Season Shapes Offseason"

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 21/12/2025

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/wrlf8MdcBuE Final keys to victory for Clemson and Penn State with guest @audsnyder4 adding insight on the Nittany Lions (and a twist she mentioned changed our outlook a lot!) ahead of Saturday's Pinstripe Bowl.

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 14/12/2025

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/PsRDkR5ohfs Dabo Swinney’s transfer portal strategy is defining Clemson’s future. From roster depth to recruiting updates, this episode breaks down the Tigers’ biggest offseason moves. Clemson Family, this is your must-watch portal update!

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 08/12/2025

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/IbVF_jCnvU0 Clemson vs. Penn State are set for a Pinstripe Bowl clash! We've got some early, big-picture analysis. Plus: Portal moves could reshape the roster, we'll take a look at the factors involved. #Clemson #PennState #PinstripeBowl #CFB

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 04/12/2025

Signing Day Recap Podcast Episode: youtu.be/f9P2Ktj5Qp0 Get the low-down on Clemson's early signing-day haul, without going too far down the rabbit hole, as Daniel flies solo. Who can fill needs, what holes remain for portal season.

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 01/12/2025

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/w5cb6a3vP1s -- Call it one for the birds. We've got full analysis of Clemson's 28-14 win yesterday over S.Carolina to lock up a winning season. And we look ahead to the win's potential impact for Dabo's program.

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 24/11/2025

Let's Talk Clemson-Carolina: youtu.be/GXP82Z1esyY We jump into what Dabo Swinney needs to see from offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and quarterback Cade Klubnik this week.

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 20/11/2025

New Podcast Episode: youtu.be/p-7FeUVRqYc Our season preview looks at Clemson's rising stars during their 4-1 start under Brad Brownell. We analyze what needs to happen if the Tigers' chances for NCAA success will be rising come March.

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 16/11/2025

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: youtu.be/_7TRuFMuJ-A Clemson let Louisville outgain the Tigers 385 yards to 308, yet Dabo’s team still got a 20-19 victory. We break down how the Tigers got back to .500 with Furman and S.Carolina on the horizon.

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Clemson’s Narrow Win at Louisville: Turning Point for Tigers football’s 2025? Breakdown, What’s Next

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 16/11/2025

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Clemson’s Narrow Win at Louisville: Turning Point for Tigers football’s 2025? Breakdown, What’s Next

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 12/11/2025

NEW EPISODE: youtu.be/4ueI9ZpoAHc Clemson dispensed of FSU for the ninth time in 10 years, but got away with a few continuing issues. What do the results mean as the Tigers travel to face the Louisville Cardinals? We break it all down ...

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Clemson Kickoff @clemsonkickoff.com · 03/11/2025

What really happened in Clemson’s stunning loss to Duke? youtu.be/yjGJeVwCniE Missed tackles, coaching decisions, and (despite some improvement) a Tigers squad still facing big questions. Our full breakdown is right here 👆

Photo of Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney talking to defensive players during the Tigers' loss Saturday to the Duke Blue Devils.

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