ESPN analysts chime in after Clemson’s loss to South Carolina

A number of ESPN analysts chimed in with various comments after eighth-ranked Clemson’s 31-30 rivalry loss to South Carolina on Saturday at Death Valley. Along with the Tigers being outplayed on special teams, ESPN’s Trevor Matich pointed to South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler outdueling Clemson’s DJ Uiagalelei as a big difference in the outcome of the […]

ESPN analysts weigh in on Uiagalelei’s performance against Boston College

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei helped lead the Tigers to a 31-3 win at Boston College on Saturday night, throwing for 220 yards and three touchdowns while pacing the Tigers in rushing for a second consecutive game with 69 yards on 12 carries. On ESPN’s College Football Final, host Matt Barrie and analysts Joey Galloway and […]

Jesse Palmer makes bold prediction about Clemson’s offense

During halftime of Friday night’s game between Louisville and Central Florida, Jesse Palmer discussed which team would win the ACC this season. The pick for the winner wasn’t surprising but he made a bold prediction during his comments. “I think it is going to be Clemson,” Palmer said on ESPN. “We already know their defense […]

ESPN analysts react to Clemson’s loss to NC State

A few ESPN analysts gave their reactions to Clemson’s 27-21 loss to NC State in double-overtime on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. During College Football Final, Matt Barrie, Joey Galloway and Jesse Palmer discussed the Tigers’ upset loss – which snapped their 36-game winning streak against unranked opponents – and talked about what’s gone […]

ESPN analysts react to Clemson’s narrow win over Georgia Tech

On ESPN’s College Football Final show, host Matt Barrie and analysts Joey Galloway and Jesse Palmer talked about sixth-ranked Clemson’s narrow 14-8 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday at Death Valley. The Tigers improved to 2-1 and 1-0 in the ACC despite a modest performance from quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei, who went 18-of-25 passing for 126 yards […]

ESPN analysts react to Clemson’s win over SC State

On ESPN’s College Football Final, analysts Jesse Palmer and Joey Galloway, as well as show host Matt Barrie, reacted to Clemson’s 49-3 victory over South Carolina State on Saturday at Death Valley. After being held to just a field goal in the season-opening 10-3 loss to Georgia on Sept. 4, the Tigers marched right down […]

ESPN analysts weigh in on Clemson’s loss to UGA

During ESPN’s College Football Final show, analysts Joey Galloway and Jesse Palmer commented on third-ranked Clemson’s 10-3 loss to No. 5 Georgia in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday night. Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei was sacked seven times — the most sacks the Tigers have allowed in a game under […]

Some ESPN analysts surprised Clemson ranked higher than Buckeyes

To the surprise of some, but not all, Clemson was ranked No. 3 in the first College Football Playoff Poll, which was released Tuesday night on ESPN. The surprise comes because the Tigers (7-1, 6-1 ACC) are ranked ahead of undefeated Ohio State. While Clemson has one loss, it is clear its one loss to […]

Herbstreit: Clemson D missing the ‘alphas’ it has had in the past

After watching Clemson allow 519 yards of offense in Saturday’s 47-40 double-overtime loss to Notre Dame, including 209 rushing and 310 passing, ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit believes right now, the Tigers’ defense is missing the kind of game-changing playmakers it has consistently had in recent years – especially on the defensive line. Herbstreit recognizes Clemson […]

Palmer chooses Helaire over Etienne

NEW ORLEANS – As third-ranked Clemson prepared to land on the tarmac ahead of its matchup with No. 1 LSU in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, ESPN’s Jesse Palmer let College Football Live viewers know his true thoughts about Travis Etienne. The analysts on the show Jonathan Vilma, Joey Galloway, Matt Barrie and […]