Clemson’s defense has been dominant through the first two games of 2025, with Peter Woods and T.J. Parker leading one of the most disruptive defensive lines in the country.
But despite their elite play, the Tigers sit at 1-1 — and now they face a dangerous road test against Georgia Tech.
Haynes King’s dual-threat ability, Jamal Haynes’ explosiveness, and the emergence of backup QB Aaron Philo make this a true trap game for Clemson.
Morgan breaks down why Georgia Tech is better than most fans realize, how Clemson’s slow starts have created risk, and what the Tigers must do to leave Atlanta with a win.
Plus, a look at whether Clemson’s defensive line deserves more national respect, and if their dominant play is being wasted by offensive inconsistency.
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0:00 Intro: Is Georgia Tech better than expected?
5:35 Georgia Tech's offensive strengths and challenges
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13:14 Analyzing Clemson's bend-don't-break defense so far
19:51 Defense performing well despite offensive struggles
24:26 Key Georgia Tech players to watch
30:03 Outro: Upcoming college football preview show.
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