Reign Supreme Alway: Sports in Clemson

Hey, Clemson Family -- Another busy week for the Tigers across several programs. Wide receiver Gordon Sellars headlines the latest news, committing to Clemson football for the 2026 signing class. More recently, Clemson baseball knocked off Georgia as starting pitcher Talan Bell led the way and saves record holder Lucas Mahlstedt slammed the door on the Dawgs, this on the heels of another ACC series win during the weekend. Men's basketball coach Brad Brownell added what might be the final piece of his large transfer-class puzzle by bringing in Jestin Porter from Middle Tennessee. And speaking of Tennessee, Tigers softball continued its winning ways by knocking off the No. 1 Volunteers in Knoxville in their midweek matchup. We've got details and analysis on all of it, be sure to add your thoughts (and smash that like button for us too). We're glad you found us!00:00 -- Clemson baseball's latest wins07:31 -- WR Gordon Sellars commits15:42 -- Transfer G Jestin Porter commits21:08 -- Tigers softball knocks off Vols

Hey, Clemson Family -- Cade Klubnik finds himself on much stronger footing coming out of spring practice, we'll talk about how that changes the outlook for the Tigers. And at the same time, the defense is thriving on a new energy source in defensive coordinator Tom Allen. Plus: Men's basketball welcomes a new transfer in Jake Wahlin, right on the heels of Butta Johnson choosing Clemson. And the baseball and softball teams are in top gear just weeks away from the postseason, find out why Erik Bakich needs to find some help for Aidan Knaak though. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- The men's basketball team put together a great season that ended with a thud in the NCAA Tournament, an all-too-familiar scenario of failing to reach the second round. Ian Schieffelin played with pain, Chase Hunter played without his brother's accompaniment and the Tigers were sent packing by McNeese after just one game. We recap where things looked good, where they went wrong and the challenges coach Brad Brownell faces with several players leaving as seniors and a handful more entering the portal with an eye on playing time and paydays elsewhere. Plus: After two ACC series the baseball team is in fine shape with a showdown against Georgia Tech up next on the conference slate -- and coach Erik Bakich has the Tigers in full never-give-up mode once again. We're glad you found us! Make your comments heard on our YouTube channel, Clemson Kickoff.

Hey, Clemson Family -- Brad Brownell's men's basketball team will take the court for the NCAA Tournament at 3:15 p.m. Thursday as a No. 5 seed in the Midwest Regional facing No. 12 seed McNeese St. That means a matchup against a former member of the program in Will Wade, who's been rumored to return to the ACC and interview for a head-coach opening. Clemson's oming off a disappointing performance in the ACC tourney with a pyrrhic victory over SMU in which starter Dillon Hunter was lost to a hand injury. Victor Lakhin, Ian Schieffelin, and Chase Hunter led the charge to survive that game and play Louisville closely, but the semifinals loss hurt the Tigers' seeding. We'll look at what needs to happen to advance in the NCAA Tournament and get a shot at another Sweet 16 or Elite Eight run. We're glad you found us -- be sure to watch on YouTube so you can share your reactions in the comments, and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!

Hey, Clemson Family -- Brad Brownell has Ian Schefflein, Viktor Lahkin and of course Chase Hunter ready for the postseason, starting with today's quarterfinal in the ACC Tournament. Can Clemson get back to the Elite Eight again, perhaps the Final Four, and maintain momentum out of last season's impressive March Madness run? We've got thoughts to share on that, be sure to drop yours in the thread on YouTube! Plus: A quick look at the start to the Clemson baseball season, including the standout play of Jarren Purify early and some strong starting pitching emerging in a sweep of South Carolina, including great outings from Aiden Knaak and Ethan Darden. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- The Tigers made some new "Friends" on the recruiting trail, picking up 7 commits in 5 days' time around the 2025 Elite Retreat -- jump in here with your comments as we discuss the offensive linemen, wide receivers and defensive backs who are ready to put on the paw. Adam Guthrie, Naeem Burroughs, Connor Salmin, Grant Wise, Chance Barclay, Marcell Gipson and Kaden Gebhardt found the new retreat format to their liking, as well as Dabo Swinney's new stances on NIL and revenue sharing. Plus: We look at positions to watch in the spring practice stretch leading up to Clemson's Orange vs. White game, including safety, linebacker and running back. We're glad you found us! Find us on social media at ClemsonKickoff.

Hey, Clemson Family -- the Tigers make their seventh College Football Playoff appearance this year thanks to a dramati 34-31 win over SMU in the ACC Championship, and we've got the details on how Clemson made it happen: Nolan Hauser's field goal, Adam Randall's kick return, Cade Klubnik's big connection with fellow Texan Bryant Wesco, and more. Plus a quick look at first-round opponent Texas, as the No. 5 Longhorns will play host to the No. 12 Tigers in the first round of the CFP. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- As Peter Woods spends time on the outside of the Tigers' defensive line as a sophomore, how will that affect the defensive tackles? There's plenty of talent to maintain a strong, aggressive presence in the middle of the field, we'll break it all down. Plus: A quick look at 10 things to know about Virginia Tech in 2024 as the Hokies have a spot late on the Tigers' schedule. Subscribe and be sure to comment -- we're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- There's hope once again to see the tight ends contribute a big spark to the Tigers offense, and with Jake Briningstool leading the way there's reason to believe that the production can blossom in offensive coordinator Garrett Riley's second season. Plus Josh Sapp, Olsen Patt Henry, Markus Dixon and Christian Bentancur bring the skill sets that create even more optimism. Plus: Second-year coach Jeff Brohm brings a bevy of transfers when he comes to town late in the season, we'll preview Tigers vs. Cardinals for 2024 with 10 things to know about Louisville. Subscribe to help us out and comment to make your thoughts heard -- we're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- Chalk up another commit for the Tigers as Logan Anderson becomes the first linebacker to pledge for the class of 2025, we'll take a look at how he can fit in with Wes Goodwin's group. Plus: Our dual 10 for '24 series continue, with the position group for this episode being Mike Reed's cornerbacks, and the opponent being Tony Elliott's Virginia Cavaliers. Be sure to add your comments (and hit that subscribe button to help us out) -- we're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- the Tigers' recruiting efforts for the 2025 football signing class got a big step up from DE Bryce Davis of Greensboro, NC, as he chose Clemson this weekend over Georgia, Duke and others. Find out where he fits into the future plans for assistants Chris Rumph, Nick Eason and Wes Goodwin. Plus: We take a look at what to expect from Dabo Swinney, Cade Klubnik, Phil Mafah, Barrett Carter and RJ Mickens at ACC Kickoff media days. We're glad you found us! Be sure to add your comment to let people know what you think, and hit that subscribe button while you're at it. Go Tigers!

Hey, Clemson Family -- Tigers running backs coach CJ Spiller has been in Phil Mafah's shoes in more ways than one, and looks to guide him as a leader for Clemson's offense this season. We'll talk about the battle for a No. 2 back to emerge among Keith Adams Jr., Jay Haynes, David Eziomume and Jarvis Green. Plus: 10 things to know about Wake Forest as the former ACC division rivals meet up again in 2024. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- The Clemson vs. Florida State rivalry factors heavily into the ACC title picture nearly every season, and we expect 2024 to be no different. Find out the key things we see this offseason as worth watching when DJ Uiagalelei lines up at quarterback for the Seminoles to take on his former coach Dabo Swinney of the Tigers. Plus: Clemson's defensive ends room loses most of its starts from last season -- find out how TJ Parker, Peter Woods and new position coach Chris Rumph are working to not only be as good as last year's group but possibly better (even if depth might lack). We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- the Tigers wide receiver room hasn't drawn the accolades that it has in the recent past, but Tyler Brown and Antonio Williams bring a distinct sense of energy and upside to assistant coach Tyler Grisham's room -- not to mention freshmen sensations Bryant Wesco and TJ Moore -- as Adam Randall, Troy Stellato and Cole Turner figure to contribute well. Plus: A look at the Stanford matchup and what the Cardinal brings to Death Valley as well as how the game fits into a challenging early schedule for Clemson. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- Cade Klubnik and Garrett Riley have some work to do on the Clemson passing game before the 2024 season begins. Our 10 for '24 position-rankings series continues with a look at where the quarterback room stands entering the preseason, why Klubnik is the unquestioned starter even though Trent Pearman shined in the spring game, what Riley has to prove as a high-profile hire by Dabo Swinney, and more. It's a quick-hit episode and you'll get a full overview of the QB topics the Tigers face. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- Time to preview the Clemson vs. N.C. State football game for 2024, as the Wolfpack have rebuilt their roster with a lot of players from the transfer portal at multiple positions, blending those question marks with some very solid returning talent at key positions. Plus: Tigers baseball coach Erik Bakich returns to the midwest to bring in three big hitters for the 2025 lineup along with a fourth from the west coast, check out their stats and find out how they fit in. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- Clemson's future path to either the SEC or the Big Ten has a key factor that few people are discussing, hear Bill explain what it is and why it's so important to the Tigers' financial future moving ahead. Plus: A look at Clemson's special-teams units heading into 2024, with Will Shipley and Jonathan Weitz departed. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- It's well known that Tigers coach Dabo Swinney is … eh, reluctant (?) to use the transfer portal, but in this podcast we each mention one position where we'd have taken a transfer for the 2024 football season and why. Be sure to add your comment! Plus: A preview of the Clemson vs. Appalachian State game, in which the contender for a Sun Belt championship will come into Death Valley this September looking for some bragging rights. We're glad you found us, subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

Hey Clemson Family, it's time to reset the Clemson recruiting commit list for the 2025 class with the recent addition of Rowan Byrne on the offensive line. Matt Luke keeps looking to add talent to the Tigers' O-line, and we offer our takes on how important it is for Dabo Swinney and Clemson. Plus: We preview the 2024 offensive line that the Tigers will put on the field, led by Tristan Leigh, Walker Parks, Marcus Tate and Blake Miller. How much can Luke lead improvement among a lot of returning veteran talent? They will be tested early with a season opener against recent two-time national champ Georgia, and Clemson's playoff hopes rest heavily upon the big men on offense. We're glad you found us!

Get in at the start of our season previews, beginning with Clemson vs. Georgia, as we outline 10 factors you need to know about the Bulldogs. Coach Kirby Smart loses a lot of familiar names but has talent waiting in the wings (or is it the dog house?) from recent recruiting classes and a familiar name from the transfer portal in Trevor Etienne. Plus QB Carson Beck is back. Plus: We'll recap the Clemson baseball season for 2024, and discuss why they came close to skipping a year of the rebuild -- with Erik Bakich in charge, the quick curve of improvement is showing a lot of promise in its first two years. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- before the bye week, the Tigers struggled to a 17-12 win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, in which the defense settled in to dominate despite some early trouble while the offense sputtered much of the day. What's ahead for Cade Klubnik, the offensive line, the receivers and running backs Will Shipley and Phil Mafah? A lot depends on what offensive coordinator Garrett Riley stresses the rest of the way. We're glad you found us! Be sure to subscribe for all the latest from here through bowl season, and definitely become part of the conversation by adding your comments on every episode. Go Tigers!

Hey, Clemson Family — the Tigers rebounded from a disappointing OT loss with a road-trip victory at Syracuse, where victories aren't always easy for Dabo Swinney's team to secure. From Tyler Brown's continued solid play to some big plays by Justin Mascoll, Clemson found ways to exploit its opponents' mistakes rather than suffer from their own. And QB Cade Klubnik keeps improving with a focus on connecting with open receivers downfield in offensive coordinator Garrett Riley's new system. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- The Tigers' winning streak against the Florida State Seminoles is over after an eight-year run -- with a 31-24 loss in overtime that has put a serious crimp in Clemson's ability to repeat as ACC champions. Despite the mistakes that cost coach Dabo Swinney's team the game, there were clear signs of substantial improvements and valuable strengths in this team, improving the outlook for the rest of the season from where it was two weeks ago. Longtime sports journalists Daniel Shirley and Bill Zimmerman bring you the top insights from Saturday's tough loss, from areas where criticism is most warranted to areas where optimism is fair to have. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- it's time to take stock of where the Tigers will need to build on their recent improvements and keep the winning streak over the Noles going in 2023. From Cade Klubnik and the passing game to Tyler Davis and the pass rush, from special teams (yes, Clemson added a kicker since we recorded this) to slicing defenses with the running game of Will Shipley and Phil Mafah (and more Klubnik would help too), longtime sports journalists Daniel Shirley and Bill Zimmerman cover the aspects that the Tigers need to nail down Saturday afternoon in Death Valley. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- the Tigers finally looked more steady as they defeated Florida Atlantic 48-14 in the third game of Clemson's season. And they seem to have several sources of newfound energy in the form of some freshmen -- including nickel safety Khalil Barnes, wide receiver Tyler Brown (both shown in thumbnail), defensive end TJ Parker, defensive tackle Peter Woods, and more. It's a big reason Clemson seems to have a more stable footing three weeks into the season, and we'll get into what the win over the Owls on Saturday night in Death Valley shows about where the team stands after a fourth of the regular season. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- the Tigers looked better in several areas during a 66-17 blowout win over Charleston Southern, but it started out with a few giant miscues on offense in and around QB Cade Klubnik. What can the coaches and the surrounding players do to resolve the ball-protection issues? Head coach Dabo Swinney has talked about leaning on his "erasers" in the past, and our answer about this year's potential players to fill that role might surprise you. Plus we'll discuss what the Tigers might be able to do against FAU this weekend that could move things toward further improvement. We're glad you found us!

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Preview the Clemson football 2023 season opener against Duke!

Hey, Clemson Family -- Get the info you need from what Dabo Swinney, Cade Klubnik and Tyler Davis said during Thursday's interviews at ACC Kickoff media days in Charlotte. We've monitored it all, and pared it down to the top storylines of the day for the Tigers in our Season 2 debut. From seven players Swinney said he values a lot this year to an important goal Klubnik said he's working toward, to the eye-opening line from Davis and more, we'll put it all in context for you. We're glad you found us! Follow us right here on your favorite podcast app or subscribe to us on YouTube, wherever you like to listen for your Clemson updates. Go Tigers!

Hey Clemson Family, we are back from hiatus (sorry about that) with an overview of Clemson football's 2023 offseason. We'll get into position-by-position and opponent-by-opponent breakdowns before the season gets started, but for now let's catch up on the BEST thing about all that's taken place since the team got home from the disappointing Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens. We'll of course talk about offensive coordinator Garrett Riley's first season, defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin's second season, the arrival of DL Peter Woods and the future that features RB David Eziomume and LB Sammy Brown. Even with all that, you'll need to smash that play button to find out what tops all of those developments as the highlight of the year to date. We're glad you found us! Be sure to subscribe or follow on your favorite podcast app or on YouTube, that's the easiest way to help us stay committed to keeping this a free podcast for everyone. Go Tigers!

Hey Clemson Family, after a pair of three-loss seasons the Tigers football team surely has things it needs to work on during this offseason's spring practices, we'll get into two of the biggest things that we need to see to revitalize college football playoff hopes. Also, we'll get into a review of just how well Clemson running backs Will Shipley and Phil Mafah performed during the 2022 season, were they the two best players on the team? Plus: Women's basketball reaches the NIT Super 16 to keep Littlejohn active a while longer; the softball team boosts its record to 29-1 and justifies those who expect the Tigers to reach the College World Series in just their fourth season; and baseball continues bouncing back from a disastrous slump to win eight of its last 10 games. We're glad you found us! Be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen. Go Tigers!

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Hey, Clemson Family -- Some key Tigers have missed the start of spring practice under new offensive coordinator Garrett Riley, so we'll examine what it means for the team come September. Plus: How is the men's basketball team looking with NCAA Selection Sunday right around the corner as the ACC Tournament gets started? Also, a quick mention of the baseball and softball teams in the early going. It's a busy time for Clemson sports, get analysis of the biggest storylines this week on the Reign Supreme Alway podcast -- and be sure to comment with your takes too. Go Tigers!

Hey Clemson Family, find out how the latest commit for Clemson football recruiting fits into the team's plans, as David Eziomume of Marietta, Ga., has choses to join the Tigers in 2024 – it's a big win for running backs coach CJ Spiller. Eziomume's skills can be key to new offensive coordinator Garrett Riley's scheme and the young man cited Dabo Swinney's culture as a key for his decision according to numerous reports. We'll give some analysis of what it means for the Tigers down the road as Will Shipley's days in the NFL aren't that far away in the grand scheme of things. Plus: Take quick stock of where the Tigers men's basketball team stands on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament after Clemson's loss to Virginia on Tuesday – and on the doorstep of March Madness.

Hey, Clemson Family -- as the Tigers look around at other conferences hauling in bigger bucks, they're not alone in the ACC -- Seminoles leaders including AD Michael Alford and the Board of Trustees are looking at potential exit strategies, so we try to put it in context of the bigger picture and a few possible solutions (some big, some midsized, and without resorting to "hot take" territory). We also look at the upswing for Clemson men's basketball and the paths available to reach the NCAA Tournament if they can maintain their momentum of late and avoid the downswings that have plagued the second half of the season. We also take a look at the football team's performance from its safeties, primarily Andrew Mukuba, Jalyn Phillips, RJ Mickens and Sherrod Covil, and a few of the things they and coach Mickey Conn need to do to improve for the coming season. Finally we close things out with the baseball team's disappointing losses last weekend that led to a UCF sweep (and an unmentionable celebration), plus an exciting ray of hope to look for midweek this week. We're glad you found us - subscribe or follow so you'll stay up to date on analysis of all the latest and biggest development around Clemson sports!

Hey Clemson Family, it's time for Tigers baseball as new coach Eric Bakich is ready to manage at Doug Kingsmore Stadium with an eye on getting the program back to Omaha – he's got Ryan Ammons, Jackson Lindley, Riley Bertram and Blake Wright tabbed as captains, and fans can expect plenty more from Caden Grice, Cooper Ingle, Jay Dill and Austin Gordon among others. Tell us what you think, get into those comments! We're also still talking football, looking at the SAM linebacker/nickel spot that was home to Trenton Simpson's standout skills for much of the last three seasons and has already shown the emerging promise of Wade Woodaz as well. And the men's basketball team is trying to put together a resurgence ahead of March Madness, find out why there's hope for Clemson to find its peak form on the hardwood once again. We're glad you found us – hit that subscribe button, give us a like, help us keep this a free podcast for everyone and go Tigers!

Hey Clemson Family, let's continue our position-by-position reviews of the 2022 Tigers football season with a look at why Barrett Carter and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. might have been competing for the best defensiver player on the field during the season. Plus we'll take a look at the start of the Clemson softball season and why the team is expected to have a strong fourth season under John Rittman, thanks to some strong contributions from Valerie Cagle, McKenzie Clark, Millie Thompson and others in sweeping the Florida International University Invitational to start the year. Also, we'll look at some of the factors in men's basketball's disappointing slump of late and what it might take for the Tigers to reach the NCAA Tournament in spite of it all. We're glad you found us – be sure to share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe (it's free!) so that you can be part of the conversations around Clemson sports. Go Tigers!

Hey Clemson Family, a group that had some high points but also quietly disappointed on the 2022 Tigers football team was the defensive ends – get a full assessment of the play from KJ Henry, Myles Murphy, Justin Mascoll and Xavier Thomas and take a quick peek into why position coach Lemanski Hall faces some challenges in developing his room of players for 2023. Be sure to add your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation, we want to see what you're thinking and we'll reply when we can! Plus: The Clemson men's basketball team dropped two games last week, one an upset at the hands of Boston College and another a close L to a talented Miami team – and how they put the Tigers' place atop the ACC standings in jeopardy before Saturday's game at North Carolina. We're glad you found us – be sure to hit that subscribe button and give us a like, help us keep this a free podcast for everyone. Go Tigers!

Hey, Clemson Family -- sometimes even the most die-hard of fans (let alone the critics out there) need a reminder of all the things Clemson football has been getting right for a long time, and coach Dabo Swinney went through the checklist with conviction early this week. Offensive coordinator Garrett Riley spoke with the Clemson beat reporters for the first time as well since joining the Tigers. Plus it's time for our co-hosts' analysis of the defensive tackles' play in 2022, from Tyler Davis to Demonte Capehart and everyone in between, with plenty of reason to see a deep group that will only get stronger with the additions of Vic Burley, Peter Woods and Stephiylan Green in 2023. Also: Clemson men's basketball is in a funk with a rough stretch at a surprising time, struggling to cope with injuries as time is starting to run out on the season -- but the Tigers are still in first place in the ACC so finding the right answers could keep them in strong shape for March Madness. We're glad you found us -- hit subscribe and be sure to comment to add your take as well. Go Tigers!

Hey Clemson Family, this year's Elite Retreat junior day for Clemson recruiting brought football talent to Death Valley from far and wide, and included a commitment from four-star DL Champ Thompson, we'll explain an unusual tie to the Tigers for the young man. Thompson's commitment was followed two days later by another – that one from four-star safety Noah Dixon, bringing Clemson's count of commits for the 2024 class to five. Plus the festivities drew plenty of attention from top players including CB Omillio Agard, QB Walker White and RB David Eziomume, LBs Sammy Brown and Drew Woodaz, DL Hevin Brown-Shuler and many more. Of more immediate impact, now we have the 2023 Clemson football schedule in front of us and it sets up pretty well but also includes some solid challenges for the Tigers, particularly after the mid-October open date. We'll have early analysis of the matchups and the tests they will pose. We're glad you found us, Clemson Family – be sure to hit that follow or subscribe button and help us out with an honest rating, we want to be your source for analysis of Clemson sports but we also want you to join the conversation. Go Tigers!

Hey Clemson Family, we've got details on Garrett Riley, the Tigers' new offensive coordinator, thanks to guest Sam Khan Jr. of The Athletic, who's got plenty of experience covering sports in Texas and has insights on the specifics of what Riley brings from TCU to Clemson – including the reasons Clemson fans can expect to see a lot more out of its running game featuring Will Shipley and Phil Mafah, as well as how excited Khan is to see Riley pair up with another former Texan in quarterback Cade Klubnik. (NOTE: Photo courtesy Nelson Chenault/Broyles Award.) Plus: co-host Daniel Shirley talks about why Clemson men's basketball was able to dispense with Georgia Tech rather easily despite playing without its starting point guard – and why the outlook is good for the Tigers to stay in first place in the coming days. We're glad you found us – hit that follow button and check us out on social media too, @ClemsonKickoff on Twitter and Instagram. Go Tigers!

Hey Clemson Family, the talented freshman class of 2023 has fourteen players already on campus and working hard to make an impact, including DL Peter Woods and QB Christopher Vizzina, shown, as well as LBs Dee Crayton and Jamal Anderson; DLs Vic Burley, Stephiylan Green and Tomarrion Parker; DBs Shelton Lewis, Khalil Barnes and Kylen Webb; OLs Zechariah Owens, Ian Reed and Harris Sewell; and WR Noble Johnson. How will they stack up against returning veterans, especially at positions where talent is thin and plenty of reserve playing time is up for grabs? We'll break it down. Plus: Men's basketball remains ranked and atop the ACC, but faces Georgia Tech and Florida State while coping with injury issues We're glad you found us – hit subscribe/follow and we'll keep you posted on all the most important news around Clemson sports. Go Tigers!

Hey, Clemson Family -- with a new offensive coordinator in the fold, what questions remain as the top challenges for the Tigers football team to resolve this offseason? Dabo Swinney, Garrett Riley and Wes Goodwin have work to do to get the most out of Cade Klubnik, Will Shipley, Phil Mafah, Tyler Davis, Xavier Thomas and the rest of the talented roster. Longtime sports newsmen Daniel Shirley and Bill Zimmerman take a look at the most pressing issues ahead of spring practice. We've also got listener feedback to share about the Riley hire. Plus: Clemson men's basketball coach Brad Brownell has some extra work in front of him as the Tigers couldn't overcome the loss of Chase Hunter in falling at Wake Forest, their first loss of ACC play this season. PJ Hall, Hunter Tyson and others have some problems to resolve before Chase Hunter returns. We're glad you found us! Subscribe so we can always keep you posted, go Tigers!

Hey Clemson Family, let's dive further into The Hire of Riley as Swinney has decided that BYOG now means Bring Your Own Garrett. We will get into detail on credentials and why Riley is such a hot commodity beyond one season's work at TCU, but I want to start off with what I hope will be the biggest impact of his arrival on campus and it's this — that it's not just his Xs and Os that will make the big difference, but also the example that someone can be as liked and as tenured as Streeter but still need to clear a high bar of performance to earn the right to contribute, whether a player or a coach or a staffer or heck even if you're running the postage meter in the basement, you need to get things done right … physically and mentally. Also, what it means for Cade Klubnik, Jake Briningstool, Will Shipley, Phil Mafah and the rest of the Tigers offense. We've got listener comments as well from our breaking-news episode when the hiring happened, so see what folks have to say and add your take as well. AND: In men's basketball, the Tigers continue to own the ACC after a big win over Duke carries them to 7-0 in the conference. Brad Brownell has made changes to get the most out of PJ Hall, Chase Hunter, Hunter Tyson, Braden Galloway and the rest of the team. We're glad you found us, give us a follow and a review so we can keep you posted on the Clemson updates you want to hear. Go Tigers!

Hey Clemson Family, Garrett Riley is reportedly about to take over the Clemson offensive coordinator job previously held by former Tigers QB and assistant Brandon Streeter, who was fired Thursday after one year as Clemson's offensive coordinator. In Episode 55 of the Reign Supreme Alway Podcast we take a quick look at how Riley could fit in at Clemson, whether or not more change is in store and what Streeter accomplished in 2022. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS in the comments today! Streeter led the Tigers to rank 48th in total offense and 30th in scoring offense – not the kind of numbers the team is used to putting up. He certainly improved DJ Uiagalelei's performance in the first half of the season as quarterbacks coach but his play regressed, and Cade Klubnik brought mixed results to close the season out. Dabo Swinneya ‘s statement Thursday evening included this quote: “Though we took a step forward offensively in 2022, after evaluating our offense in-depth, I felt it was in the best interest of our program to seek new leadership at that position. These decisions are never easy, but it is my job to evaluate and assess every part of our program every year, and this was just the right time to make a change. I look forward to bringing in a dynamic, proven leader at offensive coordinator with the specific purpose of meeting — and raising — the standard of excellence that has been established at Clemson.” Subscribe, like and comment — and we'll keep you posted as the next steps take place in the Clemson football program. Go Tigers!

Get the latest on a couple of Clemson defenders going pro, the reasons the Tigers struggled against the Volunteers in the Orange Bowl and the high points that Clemson's men's and women's basketball teams are enjoying. Go Tigers!

Hey Clemson Family, the Tigers will take on the Tennessee Volunteers in the upcoming Orange Bowl and both teams will be without some of the top talent from this year's rosters. Who will have replacements at the ready? We'll talk about Clemson's two-deep as the game approaches. Plus: Recruiting isn't over with Early Signing Day in the rear-view mirror, so reporter Grace Raynor of The Athletic joins us to talk big-picture about where Clemson's class stands in the ACC, why the Miami Hurricanes don't have as big of a margin over the Tigers as had been expected thanks in part to a change of heart from Cormani McClain, and more. Also: A quick update on a couple of players who were Tigers this year but will wear other uniforms next year after choosing their transfer portal destinations, including DJ Uiagalelei. We're glad you found us!

Hey Clemson Family, you've got 28 new men joining the fold today on Early Signing Day in a busy morning that gets the recruiting class of 2023 jumping. Running back Jay Haynes added signing-day excitement by committing to Clemson on the morning of college football's signing-day festivities, adding to a wealth of offensive talent that includes QB Christopher Vizzina, WR Noble Johnson, a trio of standout offensive linemen and more. And on defense? Consider it another “embarrassment of riches” as has been said about Clemson in the past, especially on the defensive line with Peter Woods, Vic Burley, Stephiylan Green, Tomarrion Parker and others – plus Tigers legacy player Avieon Terrell leading a secondary and the son of an NFL namesake at linebacker in Jamal Anderson Jr. Get an overview of Clemson's 2023 recruiting class right here on the Reign Supreme Alway podcast – and for more, just hit up our playlist for our recent analysis of all these players as they were expected commits leading up to Early Signing Day – we're glad you found us!

Hey Clemson Family, we're fortunate to have insights on Peter Woods, Christopher Vizzina, Stephiylan Green and all 25 commits for the Tigers' recruiting class from guest Jeremy Johnson of On3's Clemson Sports as Early Signing Day approaches in Death Valley. Find out who can play sooner than later, perhaps as freshmen; why each of the players figures to make an impact on the green grass of Memorial Stadium as they develop in the coming years at Clemson and more. Plus: Two former players announce their destinations via the transfer portal, and six former Clemson standouts are finalists for this year's South Carolina Football Hall of Fame class. Get all the details here on the Reign Supreme Alway podcast as Jeremy joins co-hosts Daniel Shirley and Bill Zimmerman to provide in-depth analysis on Clemson football recruiting. We're glad you found us! Subscribe, like, comment and don't forget to check back with us after the Early Signing Day paperwork has been filed in Tigertown as we take a look at all the latest.

Hey Clemson Family, the next highly rated quarterback joining the Tigers offense is Christopher Vizzina out of the state of Alabama, we'll take a look at him and the other offensive players ready to come to Clemson with early signing day less than a week away – including wide receiver Noble Johnson, running back Jarvis Green and several offensive linemen with the size and skill to compete for early playing time whether it's Vizzina leading the offense next year or Cade Klubnik. Plus: A new commit for Clemson, Khalil Barnes, figures into the Tigers' plans on defense coming up. Also: Plenty of news around the Tigers ahead of the eagerly awaited Clemson vs. Tennessee matchup in the 2022 Orange Bowl at the end of the month. We'll catch you up on all of it in the Reign Supreme Alway podcast, get all the details and analysis of the offensive signing class about to take place and much more. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- Signing Day is just more than a week away for the early period in the 2023 class and the Tigers defense is about to bring in a group that could form a starting 11 all on its own! From six defensive linemen including Peter Woods, Tomarrion Parker and Vic Burley to a pair of standout linebackers in Jamal Anderson and Dee Crayton to a quintet of defensive backs including Aveion Terrell and Shelton Lewis, Clemson's staff is about to gain some top talent that ensures the best is yet to come. Wes Goodwin, Mike Reed, Nick Eason and the rest of the defensive staff has been hard at work finding top talent to replace some tremendous standout players who are moving on to the NFL, so the next wave of stars is on the verge of coming to Death Valley. Get the details here (and check back later this week when we review the offense's recruiting class to come as well). We're glad you found us!