Lawton Swann

Owner & Radio Show Host

Lawton Swann, a 2002 Clemson graduate, has more than 18 years of experience covering Clemson athletics. In 2004, Swann started with a $19 headset and a dream of providing Clemson sports content to Tiger fans around the world. Launching his first podcast in the fall of 2005, the Clemson Sports Talk brand was born. CST has been sydicated around the state of South Carolina and can be heard worldwide on iHeart Radio on Fox Sports Radio 1400.

Four-Star Defensive Back Updates Clemson Recruitment, Eyes March 7 Elite Retreat Visit

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Lawton Swann

This four-star safety has Clemson firmly in the mix, and with a March 7 Elite Retreat visit locked in, the Tigers are positioning themselves for a major spring surge in his recruitment.

Clemson Built a Dynasty Doing It Their Way — But Does That Way Still Work?

Clemson Football ⋅ 6 days ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson’s “measured” recruiting approach worked when it ruled college football — now it might be leaving the Tigers behind.

National Signing Day Isn’t What It Used to Be — And That’s a Shame

Football Recruiting ⋅ 8 days ago by Lawton Swann

Once one of the biggest days on the college football calendar, National Signing Day barely registered this week. That’s not an accident; it’s a reflection of how much the sport has changed.

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Four-Star Tennessee Defender Emerges as Priority Target for Clemson

Football Recruiting ⋅ 10 days ago by Lawton Swann

The Tigers are making a push for a rangy, ultra-productive defensive back who can blur the line between safety and linebacker—and Clemson already sits near the top of his list.

2027 IOL Building Momentum with Clemson, Books Elite Junior Day Visit

Football Recruiting ⋅ 12 days ago by Lawton Swann

A massive 2027 interior offensive lineman from Georgia is gaining serious traction with Clemson after reopening his recruitment, and an important March visit could shape what comes next.

Clemson Extends In-Person Offer to 2027 Palmetto State Standout

Football Recruiting ⋅ 13 days ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson’s culture-first recruiting approach is resonating early with a 2027 defensive lineman who fits the Tigers’ interior blueprint.

Highly Rated Defensive Back Locks in Clemson Elite Junior Day Visit

Football Recruiting ⋅ 18 days ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson’s 2027 defensive board is quietly heating up, and a 6’3, versatile DB from North Carolina is quickly becoming a name to watch.

Inside Clemson’s Early Surge with 2027 Peach State Wideout

Football Recruiting ⋅ 19 days ago by Lawton Swann

This rising 2027 wideout is stacking Power Four offers — and Clemson is already in position.

‘This Is a Broken System’: Swinney Challenges NCAA to Act on Tampering Allegations

Clemson Football ⋅ 22 days ago by Lawton Swann

Calling it “a whole other level” of rule-breaking, Dabo Swinney says college football has reached a breaking point.

Elite Offensive Lineman Updates Clemson's Status

Football Recruiting ⋅ 24 days ago by Lawton Swann

Now that the transfer portal activity is slowing, Clemson's coaches are back on the road seeing some of the top prospects in America.

Hey Oxford! You Are Lane Kiffin: Ole Miss and the Hypocrisy of the Transfer Portal

Clemson Football ⋅ 27 days ago by Lawton Swann

The Ole Miss Rebels are no better than their former head coach, and the latest move by Pete Golding and staff proves it.

Quarterbacks and Philosophy: Why Clemson–LSU Will Be Judged Before the Final Score

Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

LSU bought certainty at quarterback; Clemson chose trust, and next season, Week 1 will tell us a lot about the philosophy of the two schools.

Clemson’s Ceiling Isn’t a Star — It’s Chemistry

Clemson Basketball ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

After being a traditionally up-and-down basketball program, Brad Brownell has created consistency at Clemson in the most inconsistent era.

2027 Lone Star State Talent Eyes Summer Decision as Clemson Pushes for Momentum

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

The Tigers continue to stay in touch with one of the top offensive linemen in America.

Billionaire Ball Is Here and College Football Isn’t Better For It

Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

Miami and Indiana’s run to the National Championship is a celebration and a warning.

Why Clemson’s Portal Push Feels Like Signing Day All Over Again

Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

The Tigers aren’t abandoning their identity — they’re adapting to a sport that no longer waits for patience to pay off.

Chad Morris set to return to Clemson as Offensive Coordinator

Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

Swinney is betting that a familiar voice, one proven in Tiger Town, can help Clemson’s offense rediscover its edge.

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Chad Morris on How Coaching Searches Really Work

Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

Less than two weeks ago, we sat down with former Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris for an in-depth conversation about how the coaching business actually works when jobs come open at the highest level of college football.

Clemson's Offensive Coordinator Search Begins

Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

Dabo Swinney's hire will be as much about developing talent as it will be about coordinating the offense.

Keys to Victory: Clemson vs. Penn State

Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

Each week, we review the game’s history, three keys to success, and Swanny’s prediction.