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All right college sports fans, Clemson plays at LSU in less than 72 hours, and Dabo Swinney’s plan is not changing at this point. His defense is reloaded with transfers around a veteran stalwart in linebacker Sammy Brown and a physical specimen in cornerback Ashton Hampton. They face the Lane Kiffin-rebuilt offense in the Bayou, with QB Sam Leavitt expected to lead the way. While defensive coordinator Tom Allen needs to find continuity among his new starters, Clemson’s biggest question marks sit on the offensive side of the ball: Can new offensive coordinator Chad Morris and his intensity get the most out of QB Christopher Vizzina and an overhauled offensive line so that standout wide receivers Bryant Wesco and T.J. Moore can shine? The only way to know for sure is to wait and watch it all unfold. We’re glad you found us! Get bonus insights that aren’t part of our podcast by signing up for our free newsletter at ClemsonKickoff.Substack.com today, and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!

This week’s podcast episode leans on a friend of the program, Jon Blau, who’s had up-close looks at both Clemson and LSU this offseason because of his move from the Clemson beat to The Advocate in Baton Rouge, La. Jon’s conversation with Bill puts the focus onto how the two Tigers squads match up heading into the 2026 season opener. We dig into the position groups that will showcase key battles to shape Clemson vs. LSU in Week 1, from offensive line leverage to secondary matchups:

• For Clemson: how Dabo Swinney’s offseason roster moves could solve last year’s gaps.

• For LSU: where Lane Kiffin’s myriad changes matter most for the matchup with Clemson.

How those factors intersect in the matchups on the field will shape the opener. Our regular listeners know we love to add the on‑the‑ground perspective we don’t always get from a distance, and Jon brings that like nobody else can this year. It’s a straightforward look at how these two teams stack up heading into Week 1 – and what each team must do to win. 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!

All right, college football fans – it’s time for our preview of the Clemson football defense for 2026, with position breakdowns for each group on Tom Allen’s squad. Linebacker Sammy Brown is the keystone to the Tigers D, with numerous transfers around him along with important returnees in cornerback Ashton Hampton and defensive end Will Heldt. Clemson aims to compete for the ACC football 2026 title this season, so we preview what needs to happen on defense for that goal to become within reach. We’ll also take a quick look at the impact of DT Vic Burley being indefinitely suspended by head coach Dabo Swinney. Don’t miss this Clemson Tigers position breakdown. 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!

All right college sports fans, linebacker Bryce Kish has committed to the Tigers for Clemson football’s 2027 recruiting class. It’s a big early win for LBs coach Ben Boulware and defensive coordinator Tom Allen as well as of course head coach Dabo Swinney. Kish measures up at 6-4, 220 pounds, and is a consensus 4-star prospect out of Howell, Mich. He is committed to join Clemson before the 2027 season, when current star linebacker Sammy Brown will be eligible for the NFL Draft. Our longtime sports journalists have analysis of Kish’s game, his importance in the program, the impact he can have on this recruiting class for Swinney, and much more. 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!