Podcast appearances and mentions of Dabo Swinney

All right, college sports fans -- Dabo Swinney's Clemson football program was expected to rise to the top of the sport this season, but in Week 1 it couldn't overcome the challenge of a visiting LSU team in a 17-10 loss at Death Valley (the original one). We discuss Cade Klubnik's struggles as well as those of the offensive line in front of him and the problems up front for the hometown defense as well. What will it take for Clemson to bounce back from the season-opening struggles? We also discuss some sources of hope. For extra content, see our Tiger Trends blog at ClemsonKickoff.com. We're glad you found us!0:00 -- Keys to the loss21:45 -- Areas of hope

College Football Week 1 Reactions | Ohio State, Alabama, LSU, Colorado & More Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down every major storyline from college football Week 1. From quarterback struggles to coaching pressure, this episode covers the biggest takeaways fans need to know. Featured Matchups & Key Reactions: Ohio State vs Texas – Arch Manning struggles under pressure while Julian Sayin and Ryan Day survive a close call. Florida State vs Alabama – Mike Norvell's Seminoles dominate. Is Kalen DeBoer already on the hot seat? LSU vs Clemson – Brian Kelly outcoaches Dabo Swinney. Is LSU the top contender for the SEC? Colorado vs Georgia Tech – Deion Sanders and Kaidon Salter stumble. What went wrong in Boulder? Nico Iamaleava vs Joey Aguilar – Aguilar impresses while Iamaleava disappoints. A QB contrast that raises questions.

Dabo Swinney's Sunday conference call following 17-10 loss to LSU

Dabo Swinney 8-30 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen

LSU vs. Clemson College Football Pick Prediction 8/30/2025 by Tony T. Recent Box Score Key Stats LSU at Clemson 7:30PM ET—LSU went 9-4 in 2024 for Brian Kelly in his fourth season. The Tigers return sixteen starters back from last season. LSU filled holes with transfers as the team has ranked having the best transfers this offseason. LSU threw at high volume and completed 63.6% with 7.6 yards per pass attempt. They averaged only 4.1 yards per run. Pass defense was an issue for the Tigers last season as they allowed 231 yards passing with 7.8 yards per pass attempt and did not force many turnovers. Clemson went 10-4 a year ago for Dabo Swinney in his eighteenth season. Seventeen starters are back. A returning quarterback will have a strong returning offensive line. Clemson offensively averaged 33.5 points per game with high volume of passing with 62.5% completions with 7.3 yards per pass attempt. They ran the ball effectively with 4.8 yards per attempt. On defense they allowed 24.2 points per game but allowed 4.6 yards per run. Pass defense was good by surrendering 57% completions for 6.3 yards per pass attempt.

Today on the podcast:- Dabo Swinney joins Matt on the podcast to share his unique journey from a young boy in Alabama to the head coach of the Clemson Tigers. He also shares about how he got the name "Dabo" as well as the importance of his faith in Jesus and how God has uniquely positioned him as a football coach. Coach Dabo also previews the upcoming 2025 season and the home opener against LSU on August 31. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Annabelle Hasselbeck - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Scott Linebrink -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Bill opened the show by explaining how Jerry Jones' ego was the biggest reason why the Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Packers. Bill then congratulated Green Bay for pouncing on the opportunity to improve their roster and says the Packers are now in prime position to win the Super Bowl. The hour wraps up with Bill reacting to Nebraska squeaking by Cincinnati and if there should be concern with the Cornhuskers. Hour two kicked off by previewing the opening weekend in college football with Sports Illustrated reporter Bryan Fischer, who gave his thoughts on Ohio State-Texas and which team could disappoint the most this season. Buy or Sell followed as Bill answered if the Cowboys trading Parsons or the Mavericks trading Luka Doncic was worse and if any top team in college football will get upset this weekend. The show ends with Bill nominating candidates and crowning this week's Bum of the Week.

Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith talk CFB betting for Saturday. The college football weekend preview opened with an unmistakable energy: offense must play fast, defense must swarm, and every snap must be about outblocking, outtackling, and outhustling the opponent. That tone set the stage for one of the most anticipated slates of the early season, highlighted by heavyweight matchups across the country and a betting landscape ripe with intrigue. Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith launched into their breakdown by zeroing in on Texas versus Ohio State in Columbus, a rematch of the Cotton Bowl. Warner admitted his Longhorn bias, but Smith carefully dissected the matchup. He argued that Texas brings more proven quarterback play with Arch Manning stepping in, supported by C.J. Baxter's return in the backfield and a deep defensive front led by Colin Simmons. Smith emphasized that the key is limiting Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State's elite wideout. Texas held him to one catch in their last meeting, and repeating that feat would tilt the balance. Still, Warner voiced concern about Arch's lack of experience under pressure, recalling his struggles against Georgia. The debate crystallized into a clash of proven depth on the Texas side versus the star power of Ohio State's top-end talent. The conversation shifted to LSU versus Clemson, a contest marked by questions about both coaching staffs. Brian Kelly's struggles in openers were stacked against Dabo Swinney's recent SEC failures. Smith forecasted Clemson's air attack overwhelming LSU's shaky secondary, citing LSU's ranking outside the top 95 in coverage metrics. He envisioned Clemson building an early lead and rolling behind their veteran offensive line and fearsome defensive front. From there, attention turned to Virginia Tech versus South Carolina in Atlanta. Smith strongly backed the Hokies as 7.5-point underdogs, noting their improved secondary and linebacker strength against a South Carolina team with turnover issues and significant defensive losses to the NFL draft. Warner added that upsets in college football often break wider than in the NFL, making the Hokies live dogs with upset potential. The final featured matchup was Notre Dame versus Miami, a renewal of a rivalry steeped in history. The surprise was freshman CJ Carr earning the starting quarterback role for Notre Dame. Smith highlighted Miami's opportunity to exploit Carr's inexperience, especially if Carson Beck's balanced attack can lean on a strong run game to offset Notre Dame's elite man-to-man secondary. With Reuben Bain anchoring Miami's defense, Smith believed the Hurricanes had the pieces to control tempo and win outright despite being slight underdogs. The show wrapped with best bets. Smith targeted Florida State plus seven in the first half against Alabama, citing Ty Simpson's inexperience and Florida State's defensive improvement under Gus Malzahn's offensive guidance. Warner doubled down on Virginia Tech, preferring the 7.5-point cushion but echoing Smith's belief that the Hokies could win outright. Both leaned on a consistent theme: early-season volatility favors teams with proven depth and coaching stability over untested quarterbacks in hostile settings. In sum, the weekend preview delivered a thorough guide to Saturday and Sunday's premier college football games. Texas versus Ohio State hinges on Arch Manning's poise and Ohio State's receiving dominance, LSU against Clemson pits explosive passing against a fragile secondary, Virginia Tech offers value against an overvalued SEC foe, and Miami has the tools to stun Notre Dame. For bettors and fans alike, the focus is clear: proven systems, balanced rosters, and situational awareness will dictate who cashes tickets and who leaves week one disappointed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Clawson and Dabo Swinney became good friends over the course of Clawson's 11 seasons as head coach at Wake Forest. Clawson came agonizingly close to beating Clemson but never did, and he says he's particularly haunted by the 2022 game the Tigers won 51-45 in double overtime on the Deacons' home field. Clawson has great respect for not just the program and culture Swinney has built, but for the 2025 team that he believes looks a lot like the powerhouse that won two national titles and advanced to the playoffs every season from 2015 to 2020. Bryce Koon covers LSU for The Bengal Tiger of the On3 network. He joins the podcast to share what Brian Kelly is like behind the scenes and says it's quite a lot different from what is perceived from afar. How many LSU fans will trek to Clemson, even those who aren't going to get into the stadium? How much pressure is on Kelly to win big this year? And what can Clemson fans expect a year from now when Swinney's Tigers return the favor and visit Baton Rouge?

Chuck has questions about Ohio State as they host Texas. Chuck and Heath discuss an anonymous SEC coach comparing LaNorris Sellers to Anthony Richadson. Will Vandervort of the Clemson Insider previews Saturday's game with LSU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Vandervort from Clemson Insider joined 3 Man Front on Thursday to detail the offseason for Dabo Swinney's Tigers & preview Clemson's showdown against LSU!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opened the show by breaking down the biggest storylines he's paying attention to in college football this season before giving his conference and national championship picks. Would You Rather followed as Bill debated between seeing Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift break up or Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson staying together forever and if he is rooting for Brian Kelly or James Franklin to fail more. Hour two opened up with Westwood One NFL anaylst Ross Tucker joining the show to discuss if the Commanders veteran leadership is a boost or concern and if Micah Parsons could miss Week 1. Buy or Sell was next as Bill answered if Grimsby Town beating Man United is the biggest upset in soccer history and if there will be a woman head coach in the NBA by the year 2030. Vegas Mistake's Kevin Todd joined the show to give his best bet of the opening college football weekend before the show ended with Bill reacting to the kerfuffle at the US Open between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko.

College Football week 1 predictions are here as Josh Pate breaks down LSU vs Clemson. Can Brian Kelly and Garrett Mussmeier get the win in Clemson over Dabo Swinney and the Tigers? What will Alabama vs FSU have in store as Kalen DeBoer hopes for a better year for the Tide while Mike Norvell needs to salvage his program? Notre Dame vs Miami is a huge Sunday night game. Will Marcus Freeman and the Irish be able to break in a new QB vs Mario Cristobal and the Canes? What do we make of reports Ohio State has moved to BAN Dave Portnoy from their stadium for their week 1 game against Texas? The JP Poll is back with the week 1 edition. Where are teams like Texas, Ohio State, and Florida? Could we see surprise G5 teams? What about sleepers like Utah or prime contenders like UGA? We get one of our last batches of Bold Predictions on the show tonight as the season is upon us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blake Ruffino & Carter Bryant share their thoughts on the upcoming game between LSU & Clemson. What is one of the things that Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers must utilize to be able to win the game vs Dabo Swinney & Clemson? Is there an area of weakness? Blake and Carter also address their biggest concern for the LSU Tigers and that being the offensive line. Can LSU and company find a way to protect LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier and run the football. Lastly, Blake & Carter make a decision on who they believe will win the game. Do you agree with their outcome? #lsu #lsutigers #lsufootball #lsutigersfootball #lsusports #powerhourlsu #blakeruffino #briankelly #clemsonfootball #clemson #foryou #fyp #foryoutube #ays #ayssports

Blake Ruffino & Carter Bryant share their thoughts on the upcoming game between LSU & Clemson. What is one of the things that Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers must utilize to be able to win the game vs Dabo Swinney & Clemson? Is there an area of weakness? Blake and Carter also address their biggest concern for the LSU Tigers and that being the offensive line. Can LSU and company find a way to protect LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier and run the football. Lastly, Blake & Carter make a decision on who they believe will win the game. Do you agree with their outcome? #lsu #lsutigers #lsufootball #lsutigersfootball #lsusports #powerhourlsu #blakeruffino #briankelly #clemsonfootball #clemson #foryou #fyp #foryoutube #ays #ayssports

Dabo Swinney 08-27 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen

Hearing Voices is back! On the latest edition, we head up to Clemson, South Carolina to visit with the Voice of the Tigers, Don Munson, who joins Chris Blair to preview Saturday's blockbuster matchup between Brian Kelly's LSU Tigers and Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers.

Blake Ruffino shares his thoughts in the upcoming preview between the LSU Tigers and the Clemson Tigers. Blake breaks down 7 areas on where the game will be won or lost by Brian Kelly and Dabo Swinney's teams. Can LSU find any remote way to run the football an area where they struggles a season ago? Can Clemson stop the LSU run game that also struggled a season ago? What are the other storylines going into Clemson vs LSU? #lsu #lsutigers #lsufootball #lsutigersfootball #ays #ayssports #foryou #fyp #foryoupage #lsusports #clemson #clemsonfootball #clemsonsports #briankelly #daboswinney #blakeruffino

Blake Ruffino shares his thoughts in the upcoming preview between the LSU Tigers and the Clemson Tigers. Blake breaks down 7 areas on where the game will be won or lost by Brian Kelly and Dabo Swinney's teams. Can LSU find any remote way to run the football an area where they struggles a season ago? Can Clemson stop the LSU run game that also struggled a season ago? What are the other storylines going into Clemson vs LSU? #lsu #lsutigers #lsufootball #lsutigersfootball #ays #ayssports #foryou #fyp #foryoupage #lsusports #clemson #clemsonfootball #clemsonsports #briankelly #daboswinney #blakeruffino

Dabo Swinney 8-26 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen

Mack Brown on why the current state of college football is unsustainable, the amazing lessons he learned from Ricky Williams, mentoring Dabo Swinney, recruiting Vince Young, what to expect from Arch Manning and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hype is has been real with Clemson this offseason and the Tigers recently debuted at #4 in the first AP Poll. What does Clemson need to do to live up to this hype? Mac and KG discuss + we chat with Head Coach Dabo Swinney about the upcoming season. Presented by Ingles Markets. Sponsored by Rhoback, use code GMPOD for 20% off. Produced by Richmond Weaver

Tuesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube started off with Paul Finebaum, from the SEC Network, telling us why Tony Petitti has lost his credibility, what the nation should be thinking about Dabo Swinney, and how much pressure Brian Kelly is under; then, we check in on Auburn fall camp after their latest scrimmage; later, Rick Neuheisel, CBS Sports analyst & former coach, tells McElroy & Cubelic what goes into improving a QB that has consistent issues, and how he views the talents of Jackson Arnold & Ty Simpson; and finally, do you want to see all 3 Auburn QBs play against Baylor? "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dabo Swinney's reference to Clemson possibly being the first 16-0 team is taken out of context, and the Tigers' head coach blasts the clickbait headline. 

Dabo Swinney 08-14 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen

Garrett Riley and Tyler Grisham recently sat down for lengthy interviews to preview the 2025 season. We present the uncut audio from both sessions. Riley is entering his third year as Clemson's offensive coordinator after Dabo Swinney lured him from TCU following the Horned Frogs' run to the national championship game. Grisham, a Clemson grad, has arguably the top receiving corps in college football with Antonio Williams, Bryant Wesco, TJ Moore, Tyler Brown and transfer Tristan Smith. Clemson opens the season Aug. 30 against LSU.      

Some talented Clemson football players who have shined at tight end include Bennie Cunningham in the 1970s and Dwayne Allen during the early Dabo Swinney years. Jake Briningstool put up big numbers the last three years, and Jordan Leggett had a penchant for making big plays. We'll talk about some other greats as well, then we'll get into the Tigers' 2025 outlook at tight end with Olsen Patt-Henry and Josh Sapp leading the way. We're glad you found us!Chapters0:00 — Intro2:31 — Some all-time greats7:10 — “J.B.”8:56 — “J.L.”11:29 — “D.A.”13:27 — “B.C.”16:20 — 2025 Tight ends preview

Dabo Swinney says that Clemson has avoided the heat thus far in Tiger Town, calling it Club Med for the players to open fall camp.

Dabo Swinney 8-9 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen

Swinney was talking with ESPN's Chris Low this week and said that his 2018 Clemson team was the first team to ever go 15-0, and this year his team will be the first team to go 16-0. If they survive LSU in the opener, they'll be a likely favorite in 10 straight games.. Clemson appeared to be heading the wrong direction in the era of NIL and transfer portal, but apparently not anymore… Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Friday! Adam King co-hosts with Rothman. We open the show with a recap from the Bengals Preseason Opener and hear from Joe Burrow. We dive into the Browns Preseason Opener and the expectations for Shedeur Saunders in his debut tonight. Ben Axelrod of Awful Announcing gives his thoughts on the Browns opener. We put people in the presser cooker in Under Pressure. Ryan Day gives his thoughts on the QB Battle from his appearance on BTN in the Buckeye Bulletin. A Deeper Dive with Dabo Swinney believing his team can be the first to go 16-0. We breakdown USA Today's record predictions for NFL teams in Pre-Snap Reads. Chin Music with Jensen Lewis. And we do Overs and Unders and Tell the Truth.

The boys are back breaking down the stupid renaming of Clean, Old Fashioned Hate, debating Dabo's bold predictions for Clemson, and investigate rumors of a furry QB in the Big 12. Oh, we also pick O/Us on Big 12 teams this year.   0:00 Intro 5:45 Controversial renaming of Georgia-Georgia Tech rivalry 11:53 Dabo Swinney's bold 16-0 prediction criticized 18:23 Texas vs Ohio State "Game of the Century" 24:51 Breaking down the Coaches Poll rankings 30:35 Nepotism in college football media hiring 36:35 Big 12 win total predictions begin 43:13 Colorado, Houston, Iowa State win totals 49:46 Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech predictions 54:54 West Virginia and Big 12 champion picks 58:06 Closing thoughts and weekend plans

Catch up on all the headlines NFL, College Football, MLB, RSL and Golf news with "What is Trending" for August 7, 2025.

Dabo Swinney 08-06 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen

FOX Sports Radio Weekend hosts Martin Weiss and Alex Monaco are in for Rob and Kelvin, and the guys tell us why it's so important for Shedeur Sanders to ball out in his preseason debut with the Cleveland Browns, explain why the NFL media at-large has been wrong forever about the importance of preseason football, discuss what we can expect from Justin Fields in his first season with the New York Jets, and tell us what they really think about Dabo Swinney's plan to go 16-0 at some point with Clemson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Alabama Crimson Tide finds themselves in a unique spot in the preseason Coaches Poll. What makes this unique for Alabama Football and what this first poll tells us about the National Championship race. Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney is not backing away from expectations of how good this Clemson Football team can be. Clay Travis joins the show 4 Downs FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzL... FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://nextroundlive.com/the-ne.... SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to the first College Football Coaches poll - discussing the five teams that are the MOST OVERRATED AND UNDERRATED! He then shares a bold claim by Dabo Swinney and switches to basketball. Five-star Tyran Stokes may have just given a hint to his recruitment + BYU basketball has fans... HYPED! College Football Coaches Poll Drops - most overrated + underrated teams (2:00): Torres opens with FULL reaction to the first College Football coaches poll - naming the 5 most overrated AND underrated teams in the rankings! Dabo Swinney makes a bold statement (22:00): From there, Torres reacts to Dabo Swinney making a BOLD statement about his 2025 Clemson Tigers - as Torres explains why Dabo is DEAD RIGHT! No NCAA Tournament expansion, Tyran Stokes recruiting twist + BYU drops an INSANE hype video (33:00): Finally Torres wraps by talking hoops! The NCAA Tournament will NOT expand - but Aaron believes the work is just beginning to keep the field at 68! Plus, 5-star Tyran Stokes shares a VERY interesting nugget on his recruitment and BYU drops an insane hype video - why aren't MORE schools doing the same! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dabo Swinney meets with the media before the kickoff of fall camp in Tiger Town.

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Tom Allen and Ben Boulware recently participated in media interviews in advance of the 2025 season. We present the uncut audio from both of their interviews. Dabo Swinney pulled off a coup in landing Allen after the firing of Wes Goodwin, who lasted three years as the Tigers' defensive coordinator. Boulware, who is in charge of the linebackers, spent the previous year in a support-staff role for his alma mater.  Clemson's defense is poised to make a major rebound from the group that struggled mightily to stop the run last season.

ESPN's Chris Low joins 365 Sports to unpack his deep dive on the 2025 college football schedule—and why Clemson might finally be back in championship form. Low reveals why Cade Klubnik and Dabo Swinney's crew could be the most balanced and dangerous team in the country, and why Miami's schedule keeps them grounded despite talent upgrades. We also dig into why Texas Tech faces the toughest path in the Big 12, how Mississippi State drew the short straw with its brutal home slate, and whether Texas got a scheduling gift in its first full SEC season. Plus: we talk ticket pricing, fan affordability, and the revenue realities of the new college football economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck reacts to Clemson putting 11 guys on the ACC preseason first team all-conference squad. Chuck and Heath discuss Missouri's lengthy extensions to multiple coaches in the past week. David Murray of Dawgs Bite checks in from Mississippi State practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As summer ends and college football approaches, we thought it was time to replay one of our most popular episodes, with Frenchy's good buddy Coach Dabo Swinney. Dabo shares his compelling youth sports journey, including how he credits sports for giving him sanctuary from a difficult family situation. The coach shares incredible insights about coaching, what he prioritizes in his interactions with players and his coaches, life lessons that are available in sports, how he parents his own kids, and his unique overall approach to coaching in the current state of college football. If you are a coach, this episode will inspire you to strive for excellence but also to prioritize the impact you make in player's lives.

Swanny sits down with Dabo Swinney at the ACC Kickoff. 

LSU and Clemson both call their stadiums ‘Death Valley,' and they open the season against each other at Clemson this year Last week, Brian Kelly referred to Clemson as “Death Valley, Jr.” but Dabo Swinney made the point that Clemson started using the term in 1948, and LSU started in 1959---after a win vs. Clemson. So….Google helps Clemson out..what do football fans view as the REAL Death Valley though? Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chuck opens today’s show with what’s possible for Clemson this year, and what happens when a team runs the ball well. We then look at Clemson with Chapel Fowler from The State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it do to the mind of an 18-year-old college athlete to have hundreds of thousands of dollars in his bank account? "I pray for them all the time," Tremayne Anchrum said. "Because I had a great upbringing. I had great parents. I had a great support system. And you know what? I still did a lot of stupid things. So I can't really imagine people with no support system and who have bad influences, listening to everyone who DM's them. They might not have the best decision-making process. I definitely feel for them, because it's hard being young in this time period. And I don't think people give enough grace when they see people mess up. You're a product of your environment, and a lot of people don't come up in the best environment. So now you add money to that mix, and things might not be perfect." The collegiate model was totally different when Anchrum was an offensive lineman for Clemson from 2016 to 2019. Since then he has been in the NFL and seen what it's like behind the scenes at the professional level. Anchrum, currently a free agent, is back in Clemson this summer training at the Tigers' football facilities. He joined The Dubcast to talk about life after football, what to make of the current state of the college game, and his enduring love for Dabo Swinney.    

Day three of the SEC Media Days is underway! The Alabama Crimson Tide makes their SEC Media Days appearance in Atlanta today. Alabama Football is coming off a missed College Football Playoffs appearance but is favored to return this season. What can Alabama most improve on year-to-year? What are the concerns of having an opener on the road with a new quarterback? What is the best case/worst case scenario for Alabama? Two teams that should be improved but will face daunting schedules are present today. The Florida Gators return DJ Lagway at quarterback. Can Billy Napier turn Florida Football back to their ways of the past? The Oklahoma Sooners added a transfer QB and a new OC. But Oklahoma Football faces a brutal 2025 schedule. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are in Atlanta today as well. What can Jeff Lebby do to get Mississippi State Football out of the the SEC cellar this year? Do we believe Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian when he says Texas Football only has a limited amount of money? Does Clemson Tigers coach Dabo Swinney check all the boxes on his story about LSU Tigers coach Brian Kelly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day three of the SEC Media Days is underway! The Alabama Crimson Tide makes their SEC Media Days appearance in Atlanta today. Alabama Football is coming off a missed College Football Playoffs appearance but is favored to return this season. What can Alabama most improve on year-to-year? What are the concerns of having an opener on the road with a new quarterback? What is the best case/worst case scenario for Alabama? Two teams that should be improved but will face daunting schedules are present today. The Florida Gators return DJ Lagway at quarterback. Can Billy Napier turn Florida Football back to their ways of the past? The Oklahoma Sooners added a transfer QB and a new OC. But Oklahoma Football faces a brutal 2025 schedule. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are in Atlanta today as well. What can Jeff Lebby do to get Mississippi State Football out of the the SEC cellar this year? Do we believe Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian when he says Texas Football only has a limited amount of money? Does Clemson Tigers coach Dabo Swinney check all the boxes on his story about LSU Tigers coach Brian Kelly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices