Duke Blue Devils bring the nation's top passing offense to Death Valley, where Clemson Tigers are fighting for bowl eligibility in a season gone sideways. Can Darian Mensah exploit a vulnerable defense, or will the Tigers protect home turf?

Morgan Thomas and JJ Jackson break down Duke's explosive aerial attack led by Mensah, who's averaging over 300 passing yards per game with six receivers eclipsing 100 yards each. The discussion covers Clemson's defensive struggles under Tom Allen, Cade Klubnick's injury status, and the roster management decisions that left the Tigers at 3-4. Historical context adds intrigue—Duke hasn't won at Clemson since 1980, spanning 45 years and even a game played in Tokyo.

Key topics include Clemson's transfer portal philosophy versus Duke's aggressive spending, special teams matchups, and whether the Tigers can avoid depending on their rivalry game for bowl eligibility.

Discover why this ACC matchup carries massive implications for both programs' trajectories.

3:04 Duke's high-powered offense and Darian Mensah

7:08 Mensah's mobility and running ability

11:43 How Clemson fell below .500

16:10 Cade Klubnik's injury status and return

19:15 Clemson's secondary lacks speed and depth

24:24 Clemson needs bowl eligibility wins desperately

28:18 Duke hasn't won at Death Valley since 1980

32:46 Special teams could decide this matchup

34:24 Final predictions and betting advice

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Clemson football's 3-4 season has exposed glaring weaknesses that opponents are exploiting with surgical precision. Can the Tigers salvage their season, or is this Dabo Swinney's worst team ever?

Morgan Thomas breaks down the specific defensive vulnerabilities opposing offenses should target, from Wade Woodaz's struggles in coverage to Khalil Barnes getting gassed in the fourth quarter. He contrasts Clemson's failing approach with Texas A&M's winning formula, examining four critical areas where the Tigers fall short: establishing the run game, protecting Kade Klubnick, utilizing Christian Bentincur in the red zone, and generating a pass rush. The analysis covers offensive line failures in both run blocking and pass protection, the talent versus coaching debate, and why recruiting misses are finally catching up to the program. Morgan also addresses fan criticism about negativity while revealing his surprising stance on Dabo's future.

Discover the six measurables that will determine whether Clemson's final five games become a blueprint for recovery or confirm this as a historically disappointing season.

2:32 How Teams Are Beating Clemson's Defense

5:36 Wade Woodaz Is a Weak Link

9:40 Defensive Line Fails to Show Up

11:12 What Clemson Can Learn from Texas A&M

14:16 Clemson Needs a Real Running Game

16:20 Offensive Line Must Protect Klubnick Better

18:52 Christian Bentincur Needs More Red Zone Targets

21:26 Six Things to Track Rest of Season

24:00 This Could Be Worst Dabo Team Ever

27:05 Keys to Beating Duke This Weekend

29:39 Why Three More Years for Dabo

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