EXPOSED: Clemson's Offensive Line Problem Is Bigger Than Matt Luke | Clemson Tigers Podcast

Clemson football has recruited talented offensive linemen under Matt Luke, so why is the offensive line still struggling? Is this a player development problem, a coaching problem, or a failure by Dabo Swinney to prepare the roster? On today's Locked On Clemson, Morgan Thomas breaks down why Clemson's offensive line problems go much deeper than one coach. After losing Blake Miller, Tristan Leigh, Walker Parks, and Ryan Linthicum, Clemson entered the season knowing it had to replace a tremendous amount of experience. Yet through five games, the Tigers have allowed 17 sacks and 42 tackles for loss, including six sacks against Miami. The question isn't just whether Clemson has recruited talented players. It's whether those players were ready to compete. 🏈 IN TODAY'S EPISODE: Why Clemson's offensive line succession plan failed Is Matt Luke actually developing his recruits? What the struggles of Braden Jacobs, Ronan O'Connell, Easton Ware, and others reveal about Clemson's evaluations Why communication issues are different from losing physical matchups Why Dabo Swinney deserves accountability for roster construction How Clemson needs to approach the transfer portal moving forward Clemson can still improve this season, but beating the teams remaining on the schedule cannot be the only standard. The Tigers have to build an offensive line capable of competing with the best programs in college football. QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who deserves the most responsibility for Clemson's offensive line struggles: Matt Luke, Dabo Swinney, player development, or roster planning? Thanks for making Locked On Clemson your first listen of the day! Follow Morgan Thomas on X: @TheMorganTShow #Clemson #ClemsonFootball #MattLuke #DaboSwinney #LockedOnClemson 00:00 Why Clemson's Offensive Line Is Struggling 03:57 Can Clemson Win With This Offensive Line? 06:48 Talent vs. Readiness: The Failed Succession Plan 11:11 Is Matt Luke Developing His Players? 13:28 Clemson's Questionable Starting Lineup Decisions 17:29 Evaluating Matt Luke Fairly 21:46 Dabo Swinney's Responsibility for the Roster 26:57 Why Clemson Needs More Competition 30:14 Fixing Clemson's Transfer Portal Strategy 31:20 Final Thoughts Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. ULTRA POUCHES Don’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)