Clemson's Second Season Starts Now. Can the Tigers Go 7-0? | Clemson Tigers Podcast

Clemson football is entering what feels like a second season, and Dabo Swinney's Tigers have seven games remaining to change the direction of their year. But can Clemson really go 7-0, and would finishing 10-2 mean the program is back? On today's Locked On Clemson, Morgan Thomas previews Clemson vs. Charleston Southern and explains what matters more than simply running up the score. The offensive line needs to establish the line of scrimmage, Tait Reynolds needs to show improvement as a pocket passer, and Chad Morris needs to get the offense converting touchdowns in the red zone. Then we examine Clemson's remaining schedule, including Virginia Tech, Florida State, Syracuse, Georgia Tech, Duke, and South Carolina. Every game looks winnable, but Clemson's inconsistent offense makes a perfect finish difficult to trust. Morgan explains why he's sticking with his 8-4 prediction. Finally, we tackle the 10-2 problem. Even if Clemson wins every remaining game, does that erase what happened against LSU and Miami? There is a difference between improving your record and proving you can compete with elite opponents. In today's episode: What Clemson must prove against Charleston Southern Offensive line improvement and Tait Reynolds' development Can Clemson realistically finish 7-0? Why the offense still limits Clemson's ceiling What a 10-2 record would actually mean for Dabo Swinney and the program What's your prediction for Clemson's final record? Let me know in the comments. Subscribe to Locked On Clemson for daily Clemson Tigers football analysis, game previews, and ACC football discussion. Follow Morgan on X: @themorgantshow #ClemsonFootball #ClemsonTigers #DaboSwinney 00:00 Clemson's Second Season Starts Now 03:12 What Clemson Must Prove vs. Charleston Southern 04:41 Offensive Line Must Establish the Line of Scrimmage 07:14 Evaluating Tait Reynolds' Development 11:43 Can Clemson Really Finish 7-0? 12:51 Why Clemson's Offense Is Still Hard to Trust 16:53 Tough Road Games and South Carolina 22:49 The 10-2 Problem: Is Clemson Really Back? 24:10 Why Winning Out Doesn't Make Clemson Elite 26:42 What a Strong Finish Would Mean for 2027 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. ULTRA POUCHES Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad 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 This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. 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