Tait Reynolds Just Changed the Conversation at Clemson | Clemson Tigers Podcast

Clemson football finally has something to celebrate after a 36-24 road victory over Florida State, and freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds gave Tigers fans a reason to believe. On today's Locked On Clemson, Morgan Thomas breaks down Reynolds' historic 79-yard touchdown run, his two passing touchdowns, and why Saturday's performance changed the conversation about Clemson's starting quarterback. We also discuss Clemson's four defensive turnovers, including two interceptions from Elliot Washington II, Jerome Carter III's big performance, and Nolan Hauser's five made field goals. Plus, Dabo Swinney ties Bobby Bowden's ACC regular-season wins record, and we look at what Clemson must improve heading into Syracuse. Topics include: Did Clemson win with Tait Reynolds or because of him? What Reynolds' performance means for the rest of 2026 Clemson's improving secondary and transfer portal additions Why the defense deserves more credit Dabo Swinney's historic milestone Clemson's third-down struggles and opportunities to finish the season strong Can Clemson build on this victory and put together a strong finish? Subscribe to Locked On Clemson for daily Clemson Tigers football analysis, news, and discussion. Follow Morgan on X: @themorgantshow #ClemsonFootball #ClemsonTigers #TaitReynolds #ACCFootball #LockedOnClemson 00:00 Clemson Beats Florida State 36-24 01:19 Tait Reynolds Is Winning Over Clemson Fans 05:15 Reynolds' Historic 79-Yard Touchdown Run 08:03 Did Clemson Win Because of Reynolds? 13:19 Clemson's Defense Delivers Four Turnovers 14:02 Transfer Portal Success in the Secondary 15:31 Defensive Standouts Against Florida State 19:14 Nolan Hauser's Five-Field-Goal Performance 24:30 Why Clemson Needed This Victory 25:44 Dabo Swinney Ties Bobby Bowden's ACC Record 26:26 Clemson's Third-Down Problems Remain 28:42 Can Clemson Build Momentum Against Syracuse? 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. 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 . Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . Ultimate GM Locked On listeners: use promo code CFB26, all caps, in the game store to get a free boost for your program. To download, visit https://ultimate-cfb.com or simply search for Ultimate College Football HC in your app store. Ultimate College Football HC. Your program — your legacy! 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 Treat yourself to a crisp apple bite and smooth caramel delight with a Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot, only available online for a limited time at https://5hourENERGY.com or 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 This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-n