Clemson Pawcast

The Clemson Tigers narrowly escaped defeat in the Carrier Dome on Friday night, improving to 4-2 with a 17-14 win over Syracuse. It was a familiar story storyline in this 2021 season, as the defense (and special teams) once again bailed out an offense that continues to struggle to score. And though there were some hidden bright spots on offense, Clemson fans will need to remain content with another close win for now. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

For the first time since Hunter Renfrow walked on the Clemson football team, the Tigers are unranked after clawing their way to a 19-13 victory over Boston College on Saturday night in the Valley. And though there were some bright spots in this game, they were largely overshadowed by the fact that it wasn’t pretty, and the attrition is mounting. In this ep we focus on these aspects of both the offense and the defense, discuss the increased reliance on special teams, and wrap with our thoughts on what a 2021 ACC Championship would mean for this team, and what it should for the fanbase. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

The wheels have come off for the Clemson football team as an ugly, 27-21 OT loss to N.C. State in Raleigh on Saturday drops the Tigers to 2-2 for the first time in 7 years. In this ep we discuss the structural issues plaguing this team, focusing primarily on an offense that has yet to put up more than 14 points in regulation against an FBS opponent. But though there have been brighter days in Tigertown, we posit that this is not quite yet the end of an era, though it appears much more than just a bump in the road. Enjoy(?) and Go Tigers!!!

The Clemson Tigers offense continues to sputter in a 14-8 win over Georgia Tech that looked like something from the 1940's. However the defense continues to dominate, standing as the lone bright spot for this team 3 games into the season. In this ep we primarily focus on the offense's struggles and what it may take to right the ship. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

Coming off of their first opening game loss in 7 years (also to Georgia), the #6 Clemson Tigers righted the ship in Death Valley on Saturday with a 49-3 victory over the S.C. State Bulldogs. In this ep we recap both this and the Georgia games (2:35), looking for signs of improvement for an offense that is still trying to find it’s identity (30:49), while also searching for the right words to describe how dominant the 2021 version of Brent Venables’ defense projects to be (1:05:34). We also discuss our updated predictions for the team’s trajectory this year and wrap with a look around College Football (1:31:37). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

Clemson fell to the #5 Georgia Bulldogs by a 10-3 final in Charlotte. To recap the game, we invited Tom Dianora (@tom_dianora) onto the podcast. If you're new to the Pawcast, please follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/clemsonpawcast and on Facebook: http://facebook.com/clemsonpawcast Enjoy the show!

College football is back in full for the 2021 season as the Clemson Tigers eye their seventh consecutive ACC Championship and College Football Playoff appearance. In our annual season preview show, we discuss the outlook for a team that is talentend if yet unproven on offense, and one that has all the pieces on the defensive side of the ball to be one of the most dominant in the Venables era. It's been a busy offseason off the field, but now it's time to spot the damn ball...Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

Another day, another preview show! This time, we brought on Robert Reynolds of The DGD Podcast for a definitive preview of the Clemson vs. Georgia matchup in Charlotte. Enjoy the show!

Our season preview series with Shakin the Southland continues. In this episode, writer and internet gadfly Matt — aka DBBM — joined us to preview the Clemson offensive line and discuss improvements and expectations ahead of the 2021 football season. Enjoy the show!

Our season preview series with Shakin the Southland continues. In this episode, writer Matt Goldin joined us to preview the tight ends and forecast this Clemson football season. Enjoy the show!

Our debut show in our season preview series with Shakin the Southland. In this episode, writer Ryan Kantor came on to preview the Quarterbacks and Defensive Line roster for Clemson, and give his season outlook. Enjoy the show!

The 2021 edition of August Camp has kicked off for the Clemson football team as the Tigers embark on their journey towards a 7th consecutive playoff appearance. In this ep we talk old faces, new faces, and give a high-level breakdown of the offense and defense. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

The Pawcast is back for the 2021 college football season as the Clemson Tigers set out to make their 7th consecutive trip to the playoffs. To kick things off we catch up on an eventful offseason with a discussion of the new NIL rules, the transfer portal, a potential 12-team playoff expansion, and how Clemson is built to weather all of these storms. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

Oh we back! STS (Alex, John, Matt) came back on to discuss the NFL Draft, the Orange & White game, the Sugar Bowl, the 2021 season, and more. Stay tuned for more Pawcast episodes coming soon. While you're at it, why don't you leave us a review, and tell a friend about the show!

#2 Clemson suffered their worse loss in the playoff era on New Year's Day as #3 Ohio State dominated all phases of the game, handing the Tigers a humbling 49-28 defeat that capped off an unusual 2020 season. In this ep we recap a game in which the Tigers had no answer for OSU on either side of the ball, as the Buckeyes defensive pressure stymied Trevor Lawrence and the offense (7:24) and the defense looked completely inept against a masterful game plan and gutsy performance by QB Justin Fields (33:57). In doing so we breakdown the Tigers' deficiencies and how it relates to recruiting, before offering an optimistic look ahead to their trajectory moving forward. We wrap with a quick look at the upcoming national championship game that will be played without the Tigers for only the 2nd time in 6 years (1:11:46). Remember, things could be worse, you could be a Gamecock fan. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

In this ep we preview the Sugar Bowl matchup between #2 Clemson and #3 Ohio State, with the help of our friend Chris from the former website ClemsonPaws.com. Tune in for a breakdown of Ohio State's personnel and scheme, and the implications of this game in the larger picture of these two elite programs. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

The #2 Clemson Tigers will be making their 6th consecutive trip to the College Football Playoff after claiming their 6th straight ACC title in a 34-10 blowout of fellow playoff contender Notre Dame. In doing so they avenged their loss to the Irish from 6 weeks prior when a depleted Tiger team lost in double OT in South Bend. In this ep we discuss the dominant performance and what having Trevor Lawrence back meant to the offense (11:46), and how the return of key defensive starters, combined with the development of some outstanding true freshman, held Ian Book and Notre Dame to 10 points the second time around (41:36). We wrap with a look ahead to the playoffs and Clemson’s matchup against six game winner Ohio State, and discuss the potential for playoff expansion (1:07:44). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

To preview the 3rd ranked Tigers' rematch with #2 Notre Dame in the ACC Championship Game, we brought on Nathan Atkins from Sports Illustrated's Irish Breakdown. Nate gave us his thoughts on the rematch, and whether Ian Book is up to the task. We also discussed the Brian Kelly regime and the playoff race. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

The #3 Clemson Tigers weathered the cold (and sprinklers) in Blacksburg last weekend, exiting with a 45-10 win over the Virginia Tech Hokies. In this ep we recap what was an otherwise unmemorable game that saw the Tigers' offense limited in possessions (8:26), and their defense that was on the field for nearly two-thirds of the game (36:12). We wrap with a look ahead to the upcoming playoffs and the impact Ohio State may have as a mere 6-0 team (57:38). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!

Three weeks after suffering their first loss of the season to Notre Dame, the #3 Clemson Tigers were back on the field in Death Valley Saturday afternoon and showed that time heals all wounds, mounting a 52-17 victory over the Pitt Panthers in a game in which they led 31-0 after one quarter of play. In this ep we discuss the return of QB Trevor Lawrence and his impact on the offense (17:59), and a defense that forced 5 turnovers in welcoming back Tyler Davis, Jaime Skalski and Mike Jones Jr. into the mix while also showcasing freshman talent (43:03). We wrap with a look around college, discuss the latest rankings, and consider potential matchup scenarios heading into the playoffs (1:07:54). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!