All right, college sports fans -- We've got something for everyone in this episode previewing the men's and women's basketball NCAA Tournament runs, as well as looks into what's creating optimism about football this spring and why the Tigers' fundamental issues in baseball can be overcome. Our Clemson men's basketball tournament preview takes a look at the matchup with first-round opponent Iowa and the most important factor for Brad Brownell's defense to achieve against the point guard driven Hawkeyes who are led by Brandon Stirtz. The Tigers' defensive depth and development will be key! Plus, Clemson spring football storylines include analysis of the defense, where the key improvements are needed and an early depth issue to look at that's unexpected. Also: What Clemson fans should watch for as the baseball season goes on, with a talented roster looking to overcome its troubles with fundamentals. We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to watch on YouTube.com/ClemsonKickoff so you can share your reactions in the comments, and don’t forget to smash "Subscribe" for more content about Clemson sports! From football on the field and recruiting updates to baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and more, you can catch up on the biggest happenings with the Tigers right here. Also find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!
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All right, college sports fans -- Chad Morris' return to Clemson means the Tigers quarterbacks could get a boost from his experience. Christopher Vizzina szeems to be the heir to the starting job, and shows signs of looking the part, but he's got just one career start. Enter competition from Chris Denson and Tait Reynolds. Can the winner end up better than the last two starters under center -- and could they pull off an upset win at LSU? We get into the details. Plus: Clemson men's basketball slumps with a four-game losing streak while Clemson women's basketball nets a big upset with a buzer-beating win over Duke. Clemson baseball remains undefeated ahead of a big rivalry weekend against South Carolina. And Clemson alum Jacob Bridgeman gets his first PGA Tour victory in a spotlight signature tournament. We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to watch on YouTube.com/ClemsonKickoff so you can share your reactions in the comments, and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!
Quick Analysis: Clemson Football schedule for 2026
The 2026 Clemson football schedule release holds a couple of surprises. We knew two of Clemson’s biggest games this season but now we know how the slate lines up, when the Friday road trip(s) take place and more. This quick analysis should get you started and we will have much more on future episodes of the podcast. We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to watch on YouTube.com/ClemsonKickoff so you can share your reactions in the comments, and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!
Clemson basketball: On a roll we've RARELY seen the likes of
All right, college basketball fans -- it's time to give Clemson basketball some hard-earned respect as Brad Brownell's completely overhauled team comes off a west-coast sweep. The Tigers have 94 wins in the last four seasons, tying a program record with seven regular-season games remaining. Although the question remains whether or not Clemson can turn regular-season excellence into postseason success, a rare feat, the truth is that the Tigers are playing tremendous basketball in 2026. We've got the latest and some big-picture perspective as well ahead of a clash with Duke. For extra content, see our Tiger Trends blog at ClemsonKickoff.com. We’re glad you found us -- y'all be sure to watch on YouTube.com/ClemsonKickoff so you can share your reactions in the comments, and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!