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Clemson’s offensive line was overwhelmed against LSU, and almost every offensive problem flowed from what happened up front. Morgan Thomas breaks down why Clemson could not establish the run, why play action never had a chance, why the passing game became so limited, and how LSU consistently created confusion and pressure against a young Tigers offensive line. But this episode goes beyond simply blaming Brayden Jacobs, Elyjah Thurmon, Ronan O’Connell, or the other young linemen. Clemson entered the season after losing a massive amount of experience from Blake Miller, Tristan Leigh, Walker Parks, and Ryan Linthicum. So why was this roster allowed to enter Baton Rouge without more proven help? That brings the discussion back to Matt Luke, Dabo Swinney, player development, recruiting, and Clemson’s decisions in the transfer portal. Was LSU simply good enough to expose a young offensive line, or did Clemson create this problem long before kickoff? Subscribe to Locked On Clemson for daily Clemson football coverage. 00:00 Clemson’s Offensive Line Wasn’t Ready 04:48 Why LSU Created So Much Confusion 07:24 Every Offensive Problem Started Up Front 08:41 Who Is Responsible for This Roster? 14:37 Did LSU Expose Clemson or Did Clemson Fail Itself? 19:35 Nothing on Offense Worked 23:43 Clemson Could Have Added More Experience 28:07 Dabo Swinney Owns the Roster Construction Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H Five College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE . Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clemson didn’t simply lose to LSU. The Tigers were completely outplayed in a 51-10 defeat that raises uncomfortable questions about where the program goes from here. Morgan Thomas breaks down why this loss feels bigger than one bad Saturday, including Clemson’s problems at the line of scrimmage, the offensive rebuild that failed to show up against LSU, and the growing concern that Dabo Swinney may be running out of solutions. Then we get into the toughest comparison of the episode: has Clemson entered its version of the late Bobby Bowden era at Florida State? Dabo built Clemson’s championship standard. But after another major loss on the national stage, has that same standard become the one he is struggling to reach? Also discussed: Chad Morris, Matt Luke, Tom Allen, Clemson’s talent evaluation, player development, the transfer portal, and what this performance says about the direction of the Tigers. Subscribe to Locked On Clemson for daily Clemson football coverage. 00:00 Dabo Swinney Is Out of Answers 03:34 Why This LSU Loss Feels Different 08:30 Clemson Lost at the Line of Scrimmage 12:44 The Rebuild That Wasn’t 16:49 Clemson’s Offense Had No Counterpunch 19:55 What Lane Kiffin’s Comments Really Said About Clemson 25:18 Has Clemson Entered Its Late Bobby Bowden Era? 27:54 The Problem With Evaluating a Legendary Coach 32:12 Can Dabo Actually Fix This? 35:10 Clemson Has to Be Honest About Its Roster 37:49 The Standard Dabo Created Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H Five College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE . Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LSU fans believe the running backs were never the problem. Caden Durham is proven, Harlem Berry could take another big step, and Dilin Jones adds another option to Lane Kiffin’s backfield. So what actually needed fixing? Morgan Thomas breaks down why Clemson’s matchup with LSU could tell us very quickly whether the Tigers truly rebuilt their rushing attack. The biggest questions are up front. Can LSU consistently create space for its backs? Can Clemson generate negative plays without selling out defensively? And can Sammy Brown stay free enough to disrupt the run? Plus, what would Harlem Berry have to show against Clemson to prove he has developed into more than an explosive change-of-pace weapon? The box score might not tell the whole story. The real test will be where first contact happens, how often LSU stays ahead of the chains, and whether Clemson forces Lane Kiffin away from his preferred rushing attack. 00:00 Is LSU’s Running Game Really Fixed? 04:13 What Lane Kiffin Has to Fix 07:14 The Matchup That Could Decide Clemson-LSU 14:30 Sammy Brown and Clemson’s Run Defense 19:07 Tom Allen’s Biggest Defensive Test 23:24 The Harlem Berry Test 24:19 Can Clemson Contain LSU’s Explosiveness? 27:36 Final Thoughts Before LSU Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod ULTRA POUCHES Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clemson has spent the offseason worrying about defensive tackle, but linebacker may be the weakness LSU is most capable of actually exploiting. Sammy Brown isn’t the concern. The questions are around Kobe McLeod, Jeremiah Alexander and the depth behind them, especially against a Lane Kiffin offense designed to identify one vulnerable defender and attack him repeatedly. On today’s Locked On Clemson, Morgan Thomas breaks down why linebacker deserves more attention, what LSU could do schematically to isolate Clemson’s linebackers, and the signs to watch for in the first half. Plus, by halftime we should have some real answers. Is LSU repeatedly targeting one linebacker? Are Clemson’s safeties being forced into the box or underneath coverage to compensate? Are missed fits, bad angles or coverage problems showing up? Finally, we get into Tom Allen and the 4-2-5 defense. Fans remain skeptical, but Saturday gives us our first major opportunity to separate personnel problems from coaching and scheme problems. 00:00 Linebacker concerns with Sammy Brown 04:16 Lane Kiffin's offensive strategy 07:24 Defensive matchups and player concerns 16:09 Evaluating defensive strategies 17:42 Sammy Brown's defensive impact 23:38 Evaluating Tom Allen's Coaching Skills 27:31 Evaluating Tom Allen's Coaching Impact 29:15 Ending today's episode Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod ULTRA POUCHES Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NC State collapse stuns ACC as Virginia dominates with relentless ground attack—are coaching changes on the horizon? The ACC Squad dissects the Wolfpack’s disastrous start, spotlighting defensive breakdowns, lack of halftime adjustments, and CJ Bailey’s struggles under pressure. Virginia’s O-line experience and physicality overwhelm NC State, raising tough questions about staff accountability and scheme fit. Florida State’s shaky win over New Mexico State sparks concern as hosts spotlight poor third-down defense, offensive line woes, and Mike Norvell’s uncertain future. Plus, North Carolina’s improvements, Clemson’s quarterback dilemma ahead of the LSU showdown, and Louisville’s high-stakes clash with Ole Miss headline a preview of can’t-miss Week 1 ACC action. Will ACC teams prove themselves in major non-conference matchups, or is more upheaval ahead? Don’t miss this candid, expert-driven breakdown of the latest twists in ACC football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clemson Tigers face growing skepticism as national respect wanes—can Dabo Swinney’s squad prove the doubters wrong against LSU? Betting markets peg Clemson as heavy underdogs, with just a 23% chance to topple LSU and only a 46% shot at nine regular season wins. Analyst Morgan Thomas breaks down why Las Vegas and fan money favor LSU and what changed in Clemson’s reputation since their College Football Playoff glory days. The episode highlights Christopher Vizzina’s pivotal debut, the offensive line’s need for revival, and the strategic impact of coordinators Chad Morris and Tom Allen. LSU’s own unproven roster under Lane Kiffin raises the stakes: Are the Bayou Bengals truly elite, or simply better positioned than a rebuilding Clemson? Key matchups, player development, and the Tigers’ path to regaining ACC dominance are all on the table as Morgan Thomas asks—what will it take for Clemson to rewrite the narrative this season? 00:00 Analyzing Clemson's potential comeback 06:49 Clemson's current team challenges 09:49 Clemson and LSU season stakes 15:50 LSU vs Clemson expectations 18:32 Clemson's resilience and mindset 23:59 Clemson's upcoming game expectations 25:13 Clemson early season outlook 28:31 Clemson's Offensive Strategy Discussion Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod ULTRA POUCHES Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens if LSU does exactly what Clemson does not want and shuts down the running game? That was the question from a Locked On Clemson listener, and it creates one of the most interesting nightmare scenarios for Saturday night in Baton Rouge. Morgan Thomas breaks down why a bad rushing total does not automatically mean Clemson cannot move the football. The bigger issue is whether LSU controls down and distance and forces Christopher Vizzina into obvious passing situations against Blake Baker’s defense. If Clemson is consistently facing second-and-long and third-and-long, the advantage shifts heavily toward LSU. That allows Prince Will Umanmielen and the pass rush to attack, while LSU can disguise coverage and put everything on Clemson’s inexperienced starting quarterback. That means Vizzina has to be more than a distributor. Bryant Wesco Jr. and T.J. Moore also have to make LSU pay when opportunities appear. But Clemson does not have to replace the running game with 40 traditional dropbacks. Chad Morris can use quick throws, bubble screens, intermediate crossers, running back screens, motion and quarterback movement as extensions of the run game. The goal is to prevent LSU from dictating when Clemson has to throw. And if the conventional run game really does disappear, Morgan explains why he would not spend the night testing D.J. Pickett and P.J. Woodland outside. Instead, attack LSU’s linebackers, safeties and underneath coverage. Make Whit Weeks and T.J. Daughtry move horizontally. Force LSU defenders to tackle Clemson’s playmakers in space and try to turn an aggressive front seven into opportunities behind it. The biggest stat may not even be Clemson’s rushing total. Watch the third-down distance. If Chad Morris can keep Clemson in manageable situations, the offense can still function. If LSU constantly forces Vizzina into third-and-eight or worse, Clemson could be in serious trouble. 00:00 What if LSU completely stops Clemson’s run game? 14:44 The Clemson players who would have to step up 22:47 Where Chad Morris should attack LSU next Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod ULTRA POUCHES Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If Clemson is looking for one part of LSU’s defense to test immediately, start with the defensive tackles. LSU has plenty of talent up front, especially on the edges with Prince Will Umanmielen, but its interior remains much less proven. Morgan Thomas explains why that makes defensive tackle the logical place for Clemson and Chad Morris to start searching for an advantage. That does not mean LSU’s interior is bad. It means Clemson needs to make LSU prove it. Can Clemson’s offensive line generate movement against LSU’s defensive tackles? Can Harris Sewell and the Clemson guards get to the second level? Can Chad Morris mix inside zone, duo, counter, RPOs and play action enough to keep Blake Baker from making Clemson predictable? The other key is Whit Weeks. If LSU can control Clemson’s run game with four defenders and keep Weeks clean to attack downhill, Clemson is going to have problems. If Clemson forces LSU to commit additional help inside, Morris suddenly has a much larger playbook. And this matchup should not take four quarters to figure out. By the second quarter, watch where Clemson’s running backs are making first contact. If they are getting two or three clean yards before LSU arrives, Clemson is moving people. If contact consistently happens at or behind the line of scrimmage, LSU is controlling the matchup. Clemson does not have to overpower LSU. It has to identify the weakness, test it and adjust from there. 00:00 Is LSU’s defensive interior actually attackable? 14:54 How Chad Morris should create mismatches 24:15 The second-quarter test that tells us who is winning Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod ULTRA POUCHES Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clemson cannot afford another 31-yard rushing performance against LSU. Last season, the Tigers returned an experienced offensive line but managed only 31 rushing yards, 1.6 yards per carry and two rushing first downs before essentially abandoning the ground game. Morgan Thomas looks back at what went wrong and why the problem was bigger than simply saying LSU “wanted it more.” Now Chad Morris inherits a younger Clemson offensive line and faces Blake Baker’s LSU defense in Baton Rouge. Can Morris build a run game around his personnel, adjust when the first plan fails and avoid putting Christopher Vizzina in obvious passing situations all night? We break down Clemson’s offensive line concerns, what LSU can do to disrupt the running game, when Morris should change concepts and why passing as an extension of the run could become one of Clemson’s most important answers. The goal does not have to be running the ball into a brick wall. The goal is making sure Clemson never waves the white flag on its offensive identity again. 00:00 Why Clemson’s 31 rushing yards still matter 11:59 Blake Baker, LSU and Clemson’s offensive line problem 24:25 What Chad Morris must do if the run game stalls Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod ULTRA POUCHES Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clemson does not need to spend opening night trying to beat LSU’s biggest stars. Morgan Thomas breaks down the areas Clemson should actively hunt against Lane Kiffin’s Tigers, starting with Weston Davis and Bo Bordelon along LSU’s offensive line. Can Jaheim Lawson, Will Heldt, Sammy Brown and Amare Adams force LSU to change its protection without Tom Allen having to blitz constantly? Then the focus shifts to LSU’s young defensive interior. Deuce Geralds and Richard Anderson are extremely talented, but Clemson should make those freshmen prove they can handle double teams, movement and a physical running game for four quarters. Finally, Chad Morris gets his opportunity to create conflict at LSU’s STAR position, using Bryant Wesco Jr., T.J. Moore, motion and formation changes to force that defender into difficult decisions. The strategy is simple: don’t play LSU’s recruiting rankings. Make its least-proven players win the game. 00:00 Clemson’s plan to attack LSU’s question marks 01:22 Why Clemson should hunt LSU’s soft spots 03:41 Weston Davis becomes the first target 06:28 Pressure-testing Weston Davis and Bo Bordelon 07:14 Clemson cannot rely on heavy blitzing 13:45 LSU’s freshman defensive tackles face their first real test 15:49 How Clemson should attack Deuce Geralds and Richard Anderson 17:14 Clemson’s running game has to prove itself 18:23 The halftime rushing benchmark 23:06 Chad Morris attacks LSU’s STAR position 24:44 Using Bryant Wesco Jr. and motion to create conflict 27:03 The challenge for Chad Morris against Blake Baker 27:52 Don’t play LSU’s recruiting rankings 30:10 Keeping perspective on the season opener Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clemson’s opener at LSU may come down to three individual matchups. Bryant Wesco Jr. has to force LSU to respect Clemson’s vertical passing game. Will Heldt has to pressure Sam Leavitt without giving him easy escape lanes. And Brayden Jacobs faces a massive assignment against Princewill Umanmielen that could determine how much of Chad Morris’ offense Clemson can actually run. Morgan Thomas breaks down why these three Clemson players could shape the entire game, what their matchups mean for Christopher Vizzina, and what Clemson has to prove in Baton Rouge. Can Wesco force LSU to change its coverage? Can Heldt keep Leavitt inside the pocket? And if Jacobs struggles against Princewill, can Clemson fairly evaluate Vizzina at all? Make sure you subscribe and follow Locked On Clemson wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Morgan on X: @themorgantshow 00:00 Three Clemson players who could decide LSU 05:40 Why Bryant Wesco Jr. matters so much 06:29 How Clemson should attack LSU 16:04 The key to containing Sam Leavitt 19:44 Tom Allen’s defensive plan for Leavitt 24:32 How to fairly evaluate Christopher Vizzina 27:44 The bottom line for Clemson at LSU Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clemson may have caught a break before its season opener at LSU. The SEC has moved to block former professional players from returning to college competition, potentially preventing LSU from adding Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to Lane Kiffin’s already aggressive roster rebuild. Morgan Thomas explains why Harris matters more to Clemson than Wright, especially with Clemson’s young offensive line preparing for Princewill Umanmielen and LSU’s defensive front. But this does not suddenly make LSU an easy matchup. Sam Leavitt, Jordan Seaton, Trey’Dez Green and Umanmielen are still major problems. Plus, Clemson-LSU has become a fascinating roster-building debate. Dabo Swinney continues to prioritize development, continuity and selective portal additions, while Kiffin is willing to attack almost every available talent market. September 5 in Baton Rouge will give us the first real look at which approach is better prepared to win right now. 00:00 Clemson Catches a Break Before LSU 01:50 Did Lane Kiffin Find a Dangerous Loophole? 04:40 Why College Football Had to Shut It Down 08:17 Competitive Balance and the Future of the Sport 12:29 What the New Rule Means for Clemson 15:57 Dae’Quan Wright vs. Zxavian Harris 16:49 Clemson’s Offensive Line Gets Some Help 20:01 Dabo Swinney vs. Lane Kiffin 22:03 Two Completely Different Roster Philosophies 24:56 What Clemson Must Prove in Baton Rouge Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vic Burley’s indefinite suspension does not cost Clemson a proven star, but it makes an already questionable defensive tackle room even harder to trust heading into LSU. Morgan Thomas breaks down why Burley’s value was greater than his career production suggests, why Amare Adams now becomes even more important, and what Clemson needs from Andy Burburija and Markus Strong . Plus, what happens to Tom Allen’s defense if Clemson cannot control the A and B gaps without committing extra resources? And if defensive tackle remains a weakness in 2026, how much responsibility falls on Nick Eason and Clemson’s development at the position? The Tigers have bodies. The question is whether they have enough proven answers. 00:00 Why Vic Burley’s Suspension Matters 05:40 Clemson Has Lost More Than Production 08:52 Dabo Is Still Looking for a DT “Alpha” 16:35 Amare Adams Has to Step Up 18:22 Does Clemson Have Proven DT Depth? 21:22 How LSU Should Attack Clemson 25:05 How DT Problems Affect Tom Allen’s Defense 26:53 Pressure Mounts on Nick Eason 27:33 Clemson’s Margin for Error Is Gone Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which LSU players should Clemson fans be most worried about in the season opener? Morgan Thomas breaks down the biggest individual threats Clemson will face in Baton Rouge, starting with Princewill Umanmielen and his matchup against Clemson’s young offensive line. Sam Leavitt brings another challenge with his ability to stress a defense both as a passer and runner, while Trey’Dez Green creates a major problem in the red zone. The conversation also turns to Clemson’s answers. Can Braden Jacobs hold up on the edge? Can Amare Adams give Clemson the interior disruption it needs? How important will Sammy Brown be against LSU’s running game? And can Corey Myrick help Clemson deal with Green’s size? LSU has plenty of talent, but Clemson has players capable of answering those challenges. These are the matchups that could decide whether Clemson can hang around and win in Baton Rouge. 00:00 LSU’s biggest threats against Clemson 03:28 Princewill Umanmielen vs. Clemson’s offensive line 07:49 Why Trey’Dez Green is a matchup problem 14:13 LSU’s next group of players to watch 17:48 Whit Weeks and LSU’s linebacker threat 23:15 Which Clemson players have to step up 25:37 Amare Adams and Clemson’s defensive front Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Miami Hurricanes enter the ACC football season as favorites, but can Darian Mensah and his squad finally get over the hump, or will Louisville, SMU, or Clemson crash the championship party? The ACC Squad debates which two teams will punch their ticket to Charlotte, spotlighting top contenders like Isaac Brown and Kevin Jennings, and examining vital matchups set to shape the playoff race. Key storylines include bold predictions for the ACC’s Heisman chances, the impact of transfers and injuries—like Jennings’ infamous hand injury—and the ever-present SEC bias. Riveting discussions cover pivotal games such as SMU vs. Louisville, Miami at Clemson, and Duke’s return trip to face Mensah and the Hurricanes. As preseason polls stir controversy and playoff aspirations soar, the hosts break down each team’s path and question if the ACC can sneak two or even three programs into the College Football Playoff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clemson fans have plenty of reasons to feel better about 2026, but after last year’s 7-6 disappointment, August optimism only goes so far. Morgan Thomas breaks down why this offseason feels more credible than 2025, including Dabo Swinney’s coaching changes, Chad Morris’ return, Clemson’s increased use of the transfer portal, Rich Bisaccia’s special teams overhaul and a different approach to practice. But the real test comes against LSU in Baton Rouge. Can Christopher Vizzina handle adversity? Can Clemson’s young offensive line hold up? Will Chad Morris have answers once LSU adjusts? And if Clemson loses, can the Tigers still show enough to prove this program has genuinely changed? The biggest concern is not simply starting 0-1. It is watching Clemson fall into the same patterns that produced a 7-6 season. Clemson does not have to beat LSU to prove it changed, but it absolutely cannot look like the same team when LSU punches back. 00:00 Why Clemson’s August optimism feels different 05:55 Dabo Swinney makes real coaching changes 07:56 Chad Morris and Clemson’s new offensive approach 13:16 Does Clemson have to beat LSU? 16:43 The offensive line’s biggest test 17:35 What Christopher Vizzina must prove against LSU 20:55 How Clemson must respond to adversity 27:05 The nightmare scenario for Clemson 28:26 What LSU will reveal about the 2026 Tigers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/LOCKEDON and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clemson Tigers’ offensive line emerges as the true X-factor ahead of a high-stakes showdown with LSU. With the departure of key starters, Morgan Thomas breaks down how Matt Luke is assembling the crucial best 5. Can this lineup provide much-needed stability and allow Christopher Vizzina to thrive under pressure in Baton Rouge? Key insights include the ongoing right side battle, the importance of communication and chemistry up front, and how offensive line performance could shape Chad Morris’ entire game plan. Morgan explores potential dark horse contributors, highlights scrimmage positives, and weighs whether Clemson’s O-line can limit chaos, succeed in short-yardage situations, and ultimately power the Tigers to a statement win on the road. The countdown to LSU is on—will Clemson’s offensive front be ready? 00:00 Clemson's offensive line strategy 05:45 Evaluating Clemson's offensive line stability 07:53 Choosing experienced players for LSU game 09:44 Clemson scrimmage 14:23 Football training camp insights 18:19 Chad Morris's offensive strategy 20:37 Getting tickets with GameTime app 25:23 Clemson and LSU needing more time 26:19 Building Clemson's Offensive Line Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Polo Anderson’s ACL injury is a real setback for Clemson, but it should be weighed properly. Morgan Thomas breaks down why Anderson’s injury does not rewrite Clemson’s defensive plan for LSU, but does hurt the Tigers’ safety depth, special teams upside, and long-term development. Corey Myrick, Jerome Carter III, and Ronan Hanafin remain the top safety group, while Kylon Griffin, Noah Dixon, and Jakarrion Kenan become more important behind them. Key topics include Anderson’s versatility, Tom Allen’s safety rotation, Rich Bisaccia’s coverage units, and why this injury matters more for Clemson’s season-long depth than the Week 1 game plan. 00:00 Polo Anderson injury update 03:19 Why the injury matters 07:08 Clemson’s safety rotation after the injury 10:19 The human side of injury recovery 15:22 Secondary depth and special teams concerns 16:30 What Clemson loses with Anderson out 26:00 Clemson’s safety depth moving forward 26:52 Viewer comments and channel promotion Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clemson’s secondary may be dramatically better after portal additions, but that could shift the pressure to the defensive front. Morgan Thomas breaks down whether Clemson’s defensive tackles can hold up against LSU’s run game in the season opener. With Peter Woods, T.J. Parker, and Damonte Capehart gone, the Tigers need players like Amare Adams, Vic Burley, Markus Strong, Andy Burburija, and Devarrick Woods to become reliable quickly. Key topics include LSU’s potential rushing attack, Lane Kiffin’s matchup plan, Clemson’s interior defensive line concerns, and whether improved secondary play could force opponents to attack the Tigers on the ground. 00:00 Clemson’s defensive identity is changing 05:35 Why LSU may target Clemson’s interior 07:02 Clemson’s defensive front faces a real test 17:17 Replacing Peter Woods and T.J. Parker 23:34 Clemson vs. LSU matchup discussion 28:58 Can Clemson’s defensive line hold up? 30:54 Final thoughts and upcoming radio segments Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/lockedon and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ACC football faces a potential turning point—could the Protect College Sports Act spark a seismic conference shakeup or preserve the league’s future? The Locked On ACC Squad dissects Senator Ashley Moody’s proposed 180-day realignment window, explore the high-stakes financial gambit around the ACC grant of rights, and debate which powerhouse programs—like Florida State, Miami, Clemson, and North Carolina—might bolt for greener pastures. The crew also spotlights crucial camp intel and position battles from Florida State, NC State, North Carolina, and Miami. Can NC State’s revamped linebacking corps and Miami’s rapidly improving offensive line lead to strong starts? Will Florida State’s tackling woes haunt early matchups? As Week 0 looms, the hosts preview high-profile openers, including TCU vs. North Carolina in Ireland, and break down the odds of a clean ACC sweep to open the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.