Clemson Tigers surrender 46 points to Duke in a defensive collapse that exposes fundamental problems beyond controversial officiating. Is defensive coordinator Tom Allen's 4-2-5 scheme destroying the program's defensive identity?Morgan Thomas delivers a scathing analysis of Clemson's systemic failures, questioning why the Tigers' defense lacks the explosive playmakers, aggression, and toughness that once defined the program. The discussion examines personnel mismatches, recruiting shortfalls at linebacker and safety, and Duke's shocking 5-for-5 fourth-down conversion rate. Thomas challenges head coach Dabo Swinney's resistance to the transfer portal and NIL era, arguing that loyalty to recruited players may prevent necessary roster upgrades. Key topics include Tom Allen's coaching decisions, the patchwork defensive staff featuring Ben Bulware and other unproven coaches, and whether Swinney faces a crossroads moment similar to past staff overhauls after embarrassing losses.Discover why Clemson's defensive crisis demands immediate strategic changes and what Dabo must confront about modern college football. 0:00 Intro2:37 Tom Allen exempt from criticism5:48 Defense no longer Clemson standard9:54 Defensive identity crisis breakdown14:30 Coaching staff and recruiting concerns18:35 All or nothing blitz strategy21:39 Dabo's crossroads and future decisions26:25 Transfer portal reality check28:57 Loyalty vs talent evaluation problem Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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