The Clemson Tigers are off to a somewhat underwhelming 1-1 start to the 2025 season. It feels especially deflating given the significant offseason hype surrounding the team and their star quarterback, Cade Klubnik . Coming off a strong 2024 campaign where Klubnik threw for 3,639 yards, 36 touchdowns, and added over 400 rushing yards, expectations were sky-high. The Tigers entered 2025 as favorites to repeat as ACC champions. However, the season opener quickly deflated some of that optimism. Facing a tough LSU team ranked No. 9 nationally, Clemson stumbled, losing 17-10 at home in “Death Valley.” Klubnik had a rough outing, throwing for just 230 yards with no touchdowns and an interception.
Head coach Dabo Swinney was open and honest in his postgame comments, admitting that Klubnik