Mac Lain Gives Thoughts on Clemson’s 2026 Schedule

Clemson’s full 2026 football schedule was announced by the ACC on Monday. During ACC Network’s ACC Huddle: Football Schedule Release special on Monday, ACCN analyst and former Clemson/All-ACC offensive lineman Eric Mac Lain gave some thoughts on the Tigers’ schedule and how he thinks it sets up for 2026. Mac Lain first touched on Clemson’s season […]

Former Tiger Weighs in on Clemson’s 2026 Portal Class

After signing three players from the NCAA transfer portal last offseason, Clemson and head coach Dabo Swinney took a deeper dive into the transfer portal this year, adding 10 players via the portal in the 2026 cycle. During ACC Network’s ACC Huddle: Football Schedule Release special on Monday, ACCN analyst and former Clemson/All-ACC offensive lineman Eric Mac […]

Former Tiger Weighs in on Morris Being Hired as Clemson’s New OC

Former Clemson offensive lineman Eric Mac Lain knows Chad Morris well, having played for Morris when he was the Tigers’ offensive coordinator from 2011-14. Now, Morris is back in Tigertown as Clemson’s new offensive coordinator after being officially hired to the position on Jan. 5, replacing Garrett Riley, who was fired on Dec. 29 following […]

Former Tiger Previews, Predicts Pinstripe Bowl

In a recent episode of the Gramlich & Mac Lain show with fellow Clemson alum Kelly Gramlich, former Tiger and All-ACC offensive lineman Eric Mac Lain previewed and gave his prediction for the Pinstripe Bowl on Saturday. While the Pinstripe Bowl will feature two of the bigger brands across college football in Penn State and […]

Mac Lain Weighs in on the Portal & Clemson’s QB Situation

With Clemson senior quarterback Cade Klubnik set to move on after the 2025 season, as his college eligibility expires, the Tigers will have a new starting signal-caller in 2026. The big question many have wondered is whether Clemson will replace Klubnik internally, or look for a transfer portal QB to come in and compete for […]

Former Tiger on Clemson: ‘Significant Changes Have to Be Made’

During ACC Network’s ACC Huddle: CFP & Bowl Selection Special on Sunday, former Clemson standout offensive lineman and current ACC Network analyst Eric Mac Lain weighed in on what’s next for Clemson, which is set to face Penn State in the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Dec. 27 (noon, […]

Former Tiger Weighs in on Win Over South Carolina

On the Gramlich & Mac Lain show with fellow Clemson alum Kelly Gramlich, former Clemson standout and All-ACC offensive lineman Eric Mac Lain weighed in on the Tigers’ 28-14 win over rival South Carolina in Columbia on Nov. 29. It was a sweet finish to a disappointing campaign for Clemson (7-5), the defending ACC champs […]

Former Tiger Gives His Pick for Clemson vs. Louisville

Coming off a 24-10 home win over Florida State last Saturday, Clemson (4-5, 3-4 ACC) will try to keep the ball rolling tonight at No. 20 Louisville (7-2, 4-2 ACC). Was last week’s game the one that pushes the Tigers forward and propels them to a strong finish? Former Georgia quarterback/ESPN analyst Aaron Murray asked […]

Former Clemson Standout says Swinney ‘In a Bad Place’

On the Mac & Murray CFB Show, former Clemson offensive lineman/ACC Network analyst Eric Mac Lain and former Georgia quarterback/ESPN analyst Aaron Murray discussed Duke’s statement win over Clemson, as well as what’s going on with Dabo Swinney and the Tigers. Murray weighed in on Clemson’s defense, which allowed 361 passing yards and 439 total […]

Former Tiger Frustrated with Clemson Football, O-Line

Former Clemson standout Eric Mac Lain voiced his frustration with the Tigers following their latest loss, this time by a score of 35-24 against SMU last Saturday at Memorial Stadium. One bright spot from the game? The performance of backup quarterback Christopher Vizzina. The redshirt sophomore filled in for injured starter Cade Klubnik and completed […]