Clemson’s Defensive Line: Where Are the Game-Wreckers?

A texter to the show asked about the lack of game-wrecking plays made by T.J. Parker and Peter Woods ahead of the Georgia Tech game. After another stinging loss, it has become more evident that the talented defensive duo isn't doing enough.

By Lawton Swann

September 16, 2025

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When Clemson built its reputation as a defensive powerhouse in the 2010s, it did so with ferocious defensive linemen who changed games. Names like Vic Beasley, Shaq Lawson, Clelin Ferrell, Dexter Lawrence, and Christian Wilkins became synonymous with relentless pressure and backfield chaos. Fast forward to 2025, and the Tigers are still waiting for that kind of front-line dominance to reemerge.

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