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Locked On Clemson podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Clemson Tigers. Hosted by Damian Parson of The Draft Network and Locked On NFL Draft, the Locked On Clemson podcast provides your daily Tigers fix with Damian’s honest, no-frills approach as he provides expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Clemson Tigers and the purple and orange. Fr ...
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Locked On ACC - Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

Locked On Podcast Network, Candace Cooper, Kenton Gibbs

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Locked On ACC podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Atlantic Coast Conference. Hosts Candace Cooper and Kenton Gibbs provide your daily ACC fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage from Chestnut Hill, Coral Gables, Charlottesville, Chapel Hill and everywhere in between. The Locked On ACC podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside e ...
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Atlantic and Coastal is The Athletic’s new weekly ACC podcast hosted by Andy Bitter. Every week we’ll discuss what you need to know about the ACC and hopefully entertain you in the process. Andy will be joined by a rotating cast of contributors including Matt Fortuna, Manny Navarro, Grace Raynor, Brendan Marks & Matt Gutierrez to share their insight about the league.
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PFF has put out their latest power rankings and playoff chances for the top teams. Clemson Tigers land at 15th on their list with a not so great chance to make the college football play off rankings. John also continues our latest segments of recapping last years games as he dives into the Florida State game from week 4 last year. Then the show end…
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Do standout ACC quarterbacks like Cam Ward at Miami, Grayson McCall at NC State, Kyron Drones at Virginia Tech and Preston Stone at SMU have a legitimate shot to win the Heisman Trophy this year? In a new article on On3Sports, those four were listed, in order, as the top contenders within the ACC. The last ACC player to win the most prestigious ind…
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Florida State scored another legal victory against the ACC in Leon County (FL) court on Tuesday. Judge John C. Cooper denied the ACC’s motion to dismiss FSU’s lawsuit. Florida State’s trustees are suing the conference in an effort to leave the ACC by breaking the grant of rights. This denied motion to dismiss means the case will continue to be hear…
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On the journey to Clemson Tiger kick off against Georgia we are going through and recapping last years games and talking about what each game showed us and still tells us about this team. 24/7 sports put out their final predictions for the ACC: join the show to see where they have Clemson. Find out what is causing John to worry in our weekly Worrie…
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College Football analyst Josh Pate from 247Sports and CBS has hinted at something big happening soon with the ACC. Pate sent an X post with the GIF of the infamous cup of water in Jurassic Park with ACC as the caption. A commenter asked him if expansion was coming, to which he responded, “the league is about to do the opposite of that.” Is he imply…
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We are 74 days from kick off this season for Clemson Tiger football. To keep the excitement going and to pass the off season by faster, the podcast takes a row down memory lane and recaps last years week one defeat to Duke University. On this weeks segment of Tracking Tuesday, John goes through all 30 prospects that have received offers from Clemso…
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In this episode of Locked on Clemson, we celebrate one of the best years in Clemson athletics history. Nine different programs made it to the postseason, with six advancing past the first round and the men's soccer team winning a national championship. Join us as we discuss the excitement surrounding the new College Football 25 video game, featurin…
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PFF has put out their top returning players in CFB this year and Clemson Tigers have two players make the list: Barrett Carter and Peter Woods. Baseball also has some news with two players entering the transfer portal: Billy Barlow and Cooper Blauser. Yesterday was a big day for two Clemson alumni: Trevor Lawrence and Mckenzie Clark. Join John as h…
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Clemson Tiger Football's QB room shines with Cade Klubnik at the helm. Looking ahead, 2025 commit Blake Herbert and 2026 prospect Tait Reynolds, who is currently favoring Clemson, could be leading the charge. Dabo Swinney continues to prove his recruiting prowess, showing minimal reliance on the transfer portal and securing top talent for the Tiger…
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Pro Football Focus considers Virginia Tech and SMU of the ACC to be two of the four most underrated college football teams for the 2024 season. People are starting to take notice of the Hokies, who return a higher percentage of their production than any other team in the ACC. Virginia Tech and SMU both have relatively easy strengths of schedules. C…
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Which ACC football players will grab first team all-conference honors in 2024? Phil Steele made predictions in his annual College Football Magazine. Miami leads the way with seven first teamers. Is Steele overly bullish on the Hurricanes? Quarterback Cam Ward, running back Damien Martinez and WR Xavier Restrepo are among Steele’s Miami choices. Hos…
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The Tampa Bay Times has revealed which ACC schools did not attend the meeting to vote on suing Florida State University. Clemson and North Carolina abstained from attending the meeting, while Florida State was not invited due to the conflict of interest. The remaining ACC members, twelve of them, voted unanimously to take the lawsuit forward. The A…
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Clemson Tigers Baseball ends in heartbreak as they lose to Florida Gators in the 13th inning. Join John as he gives his post game thoughts about all the excitement: great plays, terrible calls, and exciting baseball. Clemson Tiger Super Regionals | Heartbreaks, Ejections, and Coach Bakich Connect With Us On Different Levels https://linktr.ee/locked…
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Clemson wants to speed things up in their legal battle against the ACC. According to the Post and Courier, Clemson has filed a motion for summary judgment in Pickens County, South Carolina. They are asking for a declaration for the judge that the conference only owns Clemson’s TV rights while they are in the ACC, not after they leave. This distinct…
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Clemson went 3-0 in the Regionals. Performances from Cam Cannarella and Jacob Hinderleider helped lead the way! Join John as he breaks down the regional weekend and looks forward to the super regionals. Connect With Us On Different Levels https://linktr.ee/lockedonClemson Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iAmJohnBivens Support Us By Supporting…
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Are the SEC playing a risky game by reportedly passing on Florida State and Clemson? Brett McMurphy from Action Network said this week that he expects FSU and Clemson to eventually land in the Big Ten. He added that the SEC is not interested because they already have the Florida market with the Gators and the South Carolina market with the Gamecock…
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Chase Hunter officially announced he is returning to Clemson next year for basketball. How much of an impact does that make on the team? With that announcement all 13 of Clemson's scholarships are taken! Join John as he talks about all of this and our Turbulent Thursday. Connect With Us On Different Levels https://linktr.ee/lockedonClemson Follow o…
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Are major college sports programs about to make a costly mistake by taking on private credit? SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey warned against the dangers this week, saying, “In my experience, those involved with private equity want to be paid back, so I would caution people around the notion of short term fixes.” Schools will soon be looking for cash i…
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Danny Ford, Dabo Swinney, Deshaun Watson, Hunter Renfrow, CFP Championships, Rivalry with UoSC. Top moments, players, coaches and rivarliers in Clemson Football. Join the pod to find out the top 10 moments of Clemson Football History. Connect With Us On Different Levels https://linktr.ee/lockedonClemson Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iAmJoh…
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There are many bogus theories out there as to why the ACC would want to add the Utah Utes to their conference. People have been saying it would be a “desparation move” to try and keep FSU and Clemson happy and potentially drop their lawsuits. In reality, these situations can be mutually exclusive. If the ACC has a chance to add Utah, as is being re…
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Clemson Tigers are in the NCAA baseball tournament and are hosting a regionals matchup. Join John as he breaks down the Clemson Regional and fills his bracket out for this years baseball tournament. Connect With Us On Different Levels https://linktr.ee/lockedonClemson Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iAmJohnBivens Support Us By Supporting Our…
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Join John as he breaks down all of the current NFL players who are from Clemson and currently listed as a franchise player in the NFL. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. LinkedIn These days every new potential hire c…
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Could the ACC actually expand with a new member in the near future? New reports from Dick Weiss of the New York Daily News have linked the Utah Utes to the ACC. Utah is about to join the Big 12 but reportedly could be enticed by the ACC’s ESPN network affiliation. Other rumored candidates for the conference are USF, San Diego State and Oregon State…
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99 Days till kick off for Clemson Football. Where are the biggest strengths? What are the largest weaknesses? John breaks down the position groups for Clemson Football at this point. Clemson played their first acc tournament game yesterday and left everyone disappointed. Ranking Clemson Tiger Position Groups Connect With Us On Different Levels http…
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Is there a fatal flaw in the approved House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement? The NCAA has approved this multi-billion dollar settlement which will also include revenue sharing with college athletes starting as soon as 2025. Part of the settlement's aim is to protect the NCAA from all future antitrust suits. However, the plaintiff lawyers in the Fonte…
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The lawsuit between the ACC and Florida State University in North Carolina is moving more slowly than the suit in Florida. Does this give FSU a big advantage? If FSU can get closer to a verdict in their “home” venue at the Sunshine State, it could set a powerful precedent for the ACC’s home in North Carolina. In the latest update in NC, the ACC has…
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FSU Athletic director Michael Alford revealed the moment he realized Florida State was going to be snubbed from the four team College Football Playoff last season. When he realized ESPN had sent a less notable reporter to cover their event than the one he sent to Alabama, he felt something bad was about to happen. Florida State continues their ques…
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Clemson Tigers had three players, Aidan Knaak Blake Wright and Cam Cannarella, earn All ACC Honors. Join John as he dives into those three's performances as well as previews the match up against Miami on Thursday. And we end the episode with our Worried Wednesday segment. Previewing Clemson Tigers Baseball Leading to ACC Tournament Connect With Us …
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Dabo Swinney talked to Sirius XM radio about his Transfer Portal philosophy. Swinney has not taken in any transfer players for the Clemson Tigers. “I mean, it’s really pretty simple. Most of the guys in the portal aren’t good enough to play for us. That’s just the reality of it.” Swinney is sending a loud and clear message to his current players an…
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A potential new rule could be the end of Walk Ons for Clemson Tiger Football. Paul Finebaum has a new take that is complete blasphemy towards Dabo Swinney. Another week, another Tracking Tuesday. Join John as he dives into all this subjects and more on this episode covering Clemson Tigers. Getting Rid of Walk-Ons in College Football Is The Wrong Mo…
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Former FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher has warned the ACC and Big 12 that they are becoming “glorified minor leagues” or mid-majors in the new college football landscape. Fisher, who won a national championship at Florida State in 2013, discusses how difficult it will be for ACC programs to keep their top players for four years now that it is so easy f…
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Lately in the College Football World, Clemson Tiger head Coach, Dabo Swinney isn't getting the respect or credit he deserves. Just because of his unconventional, tradition, stance on the transfer portal doesn't discredit his talent. Find out John's top head coaches in the Power 4 leagues. The ACC has released the bracket and schedule for the ACC Ba…
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Dabo Swinney is in the headlines again for more comments on the transfer portal. This time he talks about the three types of players in the transfer portal. Are they all not good enough for Clemson Tigers Football? Were there any that should have came to Clemson. Also, big news in the video game world with the official release of the College Footba…
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The ACC’s public perception has never been lower than it is right now. Clemson and FSU are suing the conference in hopes of breaking the Grant of Rights. A UNC trustee spoke openly about advocating for the Tar Heels to find a home in the Power Two. Florida State was kept out of the College Football Playoff last season despite going 13-0 with a conf…
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A source told Brett McMurphy from Action Network that the ACC has “no incentive to settle” with Florida State and Clemson in court. They added, “less than zero percent.” Clemson and FSU are suing the league in an effort to break the Grant of Rights and leave the conference. Will ACC commissioner Jim Phillips and conference lawyers be able to keep t…
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Dabo Swinney represented the Clemson Tigers football team on ACC pm and had some comments to being the only non-service fbs college football team with zero transfers in the portal. Does what he said bring comfort or concern? There are some hot takes going around such as Dabo needing to be removed as the head coach and who the ACC champions will be.…
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Could Florida State and Clemson be stuck in the ACC for two more seasons? Both Universities are suing the conference in efforts to exit the Grant of Rights. The legal process is moving slowly so far, but many have speculated on possible settlements coming together soon. X Account Big Ten Information has been actively weighing in on FSU’s efforts to…
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Clemson Tigers are in an exciting time in the basketball program. With transfers coming in, new prospects joining the team, and two potential players drafted there is so much to look forward to! Join John and our guest Michael Craver from Duke Blue Central as we break down Clemson basketball. From this years draft, to new transfers, and our worried…
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The UNC Board of Trustees have ordered an audit of the university’s athletic department due to concerns over revenue. One of the trustees bluntly told news outlet WRAL that he is advocating for the Tar Heels to leave the ACC and move to a higher revenue conference. Will UNC make a play to join the SEC or Big Ten? Will UNC join Florida State and Cle…
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Clemson is in the middle of two lawsuits, one against the ACC and one vs the ACC. Join John as he breaks down what the root of the disagreements are. What would happen if Clemson left the ACC, hear John's take on what should happen country wide in College Football conferences. And two big football prospects moved into Clemson, hear about all that a…
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Florida State has gained a new advantage in their legal battles against the ACC. North Carolina Judge Bledsoe issued a stay on all discovery and court-related work on the case until FSU appeals to the North Carolina Supreme Court. While this may not appear like a victory on the surface, it gives FSU an advantage as their lawsuit in Florida may move…
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Tune in to the latest episode of Locked on Clemson with host John Bivens, where we dive into the crystal ball and predict Clemson Football's path for the upcoming season. From dissecting the schedule to analyzing potential playoff implications, we've got you covered. Plus, catch up on the latest momentum swings across Clemson's sports landscape, en…
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Barrett Carter a new leader? Sammy Brown having an impact as a freshment? Can Terrell fill Nate Wiggins shoes? John answers these questions and more as he dives into Clemson's Elite Defense for the 2024 football season. Also some big news has came out with the hiring of Lorenzo Ward and new basketball transfer of Christian Reeves from Duke. Jump in…
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Florida State scored another legal win in their lawsuit against the ACC in Leon County, Florida. Judge John C. Cooper officially filed his DENIAL of the ACC’s motion to stay, stemming back to the first hearing. He accused the ACC of “forum shopping.” Speculation within the conference realignment news space has brought up the idea that the ACC might…
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In response to a question about LSU’s trouble in landing defensive linemen in the transfer portal, head coach Brian Kelly said the Tigers are “not in the market of buying players.” Interesting words from a coach making $95 million guaranteed on his contract. If any coach in major college football should be saying something like this, it should be C…
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Will Bryant Wesco be one of the great wide receivers to go through Clemson Tiger's Football team? Join John as he gives his thoughts on this matter. Overall, Clemson has one of the best wr rooms in the nation that is filled with lots of talent. And historically, there has been some GREAT wide receivers to come through Clemson! Stay through the end …
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Florida State University is looking to raise nearly $327 million for their football program by offering revenue bonds. This has led many college football fans to circulate rumors about FSU being “broke” or trying to raise these funds in order to buy their way out of the ACC. So, what’s the truth? Florida State will plan to use these funds for a foo…
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With Will Shipley off to Philadelphia, Phil Mafah is the rb1 at Clemson. Can he lead the tigers back to a dominate running game? Join John as he dives into that question and more. Post spring transfer window power rankings are out and Clemson isn't at the spot we usually see them. Also, what is the main worry for this weeks Worried Wednesday? Jump …
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No matter what twitter trolls say, Cade Klubnik is the starter of Clemson Football. But, with 2 great back up quarterbacks, Christopher Vizzinia and Trent Pearman, Clemson might have one of the best qb rooms in the nation! Join John as he dives into the Clemson QB room, a great weekend from Clemson Athletics including Blake Wright ACC player of the…
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