College football analyst expects a 'big year' for Clemson in 2025
Former ESPN college football analyst David Pollack has been open about his expectations for Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers heading into the 2025 season.
The 2024 ACC Champions took down SMU to earn the title and an automatic bid to the 2024 College Football Playoff, where the Tigers fell 38-24 to Texas in the first round. It was a solid run to the playoff for a Clemson team that had mixed expectations heading into the season. While the loss wasn't the result the Tigers were looking for, but a return to the CFP was something that fans were desperate for.
Recently, Pollack discussed which coaches have the most to gain in the 2025 season during an episode of the David Pollack College Football show. One of the names who arose was Swinney, as Pollack has high expectations for the Tigers next season.
Dabo Swinney adds another massive veteran addition to Clemson's staff https://t.co/4QIhnkobPA pic.twitter.com/yt4KcYNNX7
— Clemson Wire (@Clemson_Wire) February 11, 2025
Dabo, obviously there for a different reason. But I think Dabo's lost the luster, and people now question whether he is that guy. Dabo has two championships. Kirby has two. That's the list of active coaches that have two. Like, they are in a league of their own. Not wanting to adapt to the portal, but adapted to the portal a little bit. Not having a QB, finally got his QB. Not having receivers for a little while, finally got the receivers. I think that this year is going to be a big year for Clemson.
For years, Swinney has been one of, if not the top head coach in college football. Entering year 18, Swinney has the most doubters he's had since he became the Tigers' head coach. He has another opportunity to prove himself in 2025 with a roster that is built to compete for a championship.
Pollack's expectations are valid; Clemson should be a force in 2025.
This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: David Pollack says 2025 is going to be a 'big year' for Clemson
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Nation's No. 1 RB Sounds Off Against Recruiting Report After Ohio State Visit
Nation's No. 1 RB Sounds Off Against Recruiting Report After Ohio State Visit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Four major college football programs are in the hunt for a commitment from the top running back in the 2026 class. Advertisement Five-star running back Savion Hiter named Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan and Tennessee as his top schools in February after a standout season at Louisa County High School in Mineral, Virginia. Playing both tailback and outside linebacker, the 5-foot-11, 200-pound athlete posted 1,698 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns on the ground while adding 199 receiving yards. Defensively, Hiter was credited with 56 tackles, seven sacks and an interception. Hiter, who also racked up three touchdowns as a returner in 2024, ranks as the No. 1 running back, the No. 1 player in the state and the No. 11 overall player in his class. Head coach Ryan Day's Buckeyes hosted Hiter on an official visit over the weekend, leading to an update from On3 recruiting expert Steve Wiltfong. Advertisement The report seemingly down played Hiter's trip to Ohio State with Wiltfong tabbing Michigan and Tennessee as Hiter's leaders. Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "Still think it's Michigan and Tennessee when it's all said and done," Wiltfong said on Wednesday. "Those are the programs I'm watching the most right now. I think they are the programs that will take that recruitment up another level from an NIL standpoint, if they have to, to land one of the most coveted players on their board, respectively." Hiter, who visited Tennessee two weeks before making his trip to Ohio State, responded to the report via social media, questioning the validity of the information. Advertisement "Where does this stuff come from when I've done 0 interviews," Hiter wrote on X. Hiter is scheduled to officially visit Georgia this weekend before making an official trip to Michigan (June 13) and Tennessee (June 20). Hiter's talent, combined with a recruiting battle between some of the nation's top programs, makes his recruitment one to watch. The question does remain, though, of who actually leads that race entering the summer. Related: Nation's No. 1 LB Reacts To Clemson Official Visit As Georgia Leads Recruiting Battle Related: Texas A&M Beats Out College Football Playoff Contenders In Major Recruiting Win This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Detroit Tigers place starter Reese Olson (finger) on IL
The Detroit Tigers have not been this good in a decade. Last year's Tigers team snapped a 10-year playoff drought with a run to the American League Championship Series. This year's Tigers team entered play Tuesday with the best record in all of Major League Baseball. Pitching has been paramount. Detroit ranks in the top 10 across the sport in strikeouts (ninth), walks (eighth), WHIP (eighth), batting average-against (seventh) and earned-run average (sixth). Starters Tarik Skubal - the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner - Jack Flaherty and Reese Olson all rank in the top 20 in American League strikeouts, while Skubal and Olson are both top-13 in ERA. Advertisement But the first bump in the road has come for a Tigers team that has largely avoided hiccups on its pitching staff. Detroit Tigers starter Reese Olson leaves the field during a game against the Houston Astros in April Taormina-Imagn Images The Tigers placed Olson on the injured list Tuesday with right finger inflammation. He left Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after giving up just one hit and one walk in six innings because of soreness in the finger. Manager AJ Hinch isn't replacing Olson with a starter, though. The Tigers will throw a reliever as an opener against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, which shifts previously scheduled starter Jack Flaherty back to Thursday. Detroit's bullpen ERA, WHIP and batting average-against also rank in the top 10 in MLB. Advertisement "We're certainly not going to send Reese into a game without his full arsenal," Hinch said. "And we'll have a further update whenever I get it. But it's not going to be this series for Reese anyway, and now we have an extra reliever." Olson will miss at least two starts, the team said. He has a 2.96 ERA with 51 strikeouts over 48 2/3 innings this year. Detroit called up reliever Chase Lee from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Related: Cubs' Craig Counsell Provides Injury Timeline For Shota Imanaga Related: Yankees rotation shake-up highlights Aaron Boone's big-picture strategy
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Tigers React to Latest Reese Olson News After Cubs Series
Tigers React to Latest Reese Olson News After Cubs Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Reese Olson continues to make steady progress in his recovery from inflammation in his right ring finger. The Detroit Tigers right-hander threw a bullpen session Saturday without issue, a positive sign as he works his way back to the rotation. Advertisement However, he didn't incorporate his changeup, a key pitch in his arsenal that remains sidelined due to lingering discomfort. He previously received an injection on June 2 to address the inflammation. Olson is expected to begin mixing in the changeup during his next session. If that step goes smoothly, the next milestone would be facing live hitters in batting practice, a significant hurdle on the path back to game action. May 4, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson (45) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images© Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images Tigers general manager Jeff Greenberg noted Sunday that he's "cautiously optimistic" that Olson will return from the injured list "sooner rather than later." The 25-year-old hasn't pitched since May 17 against the Toronto Blue Jays but is trending toward a potential return in late June. Advertisement This season, he's posted a 2.96 ERA with 51 strikeouts and 19 walks over 48 2/3 innings in nine starts. He's increased his changeup usage to 25.3%, making it his second-most used pitch behind the sinker (31%). Related: Yankees Trade Idea Sends Three-Time MLB Batting Champ to Bronx This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
