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 September 3, 2025 | 6:37 PM

# Clemson offense, Cade Klubnik must bounce back from season-opening loss

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All right, college sports fans: Cade Klubnik and the Clemson offense ran into trouble during last week's season opener, so we'll run through some of the key areas for improvement that we see after that loss to LSU. The hometown Tigers must find the same rebound effect that they did in last season's Week 2 . Will they be able to make quick work of the visiting Troy Trojans in the same fashion as 2024's second game? Or will they struggle as they did two seasons ago in their second game of the season? We'll look at the critical boosts that need to be made by offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and head coach Dabo Swinney (and fast). For extra content, see our Tiger Trends blog right here at ClemsonKickoff.com. We're glad you found us!

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