Swann, Lawton
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.
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Clemson’s Defensive Line Sets the Tone as Tigers Eye 2025 Season
Clemson Football ⋅ 1 day ago by Lawton Swann
Few programs in college football can claim to have as much top-end defensive line talent as Clemson.
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Chasing the Ghost: How Cade Klubnik's Transformation Made Him a Top NFL Prospect
Clemson Football ⋅ 9 days ago by Lawton Swann
After a rocky sophomore season, Cade Klubnik didn’t just bounce back—he leveled up. Now, with NFL scouts buzzing and Clemson’s offense surging, the senior quarterback isn’t chasing records or rivals. He’s chasing the ghost of his former self.
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Clemson's Running Back Room Under the Microscope in 2025
Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
With expectations for the Tiger offense through the roof, running back coach C.J. Spiller needs a good season from the Clemson backs.
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Tristan Smith Bursts Onto the Scene in Spring Game Showcase
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
He doesn’t say much. That’s what Dabo Swinney will tell you about Tristan Smith. But on Saturday in Death Valley, the newest name in Clemson’s receiver room let his game speak volumes—hauling in five catches for 137 yards and a score in a spring game performance that turned heads.
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Cade Klubnik Locked In, Leading Clemson into Spring Game with Veteran Confidence
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
By the time Cade Klubnik steps onto the field for Clemson’s spring game this Saturday, the lights won’t feel nearly as bright as they once did.
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Clemson Goes All-In on Five-Star Linebacker Tyler Atkinson
Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 mo ago by Lawton Swann
ClemsonSportsTalk.com spoke with the talented 2026 prospect after his Elite Retreat visit.
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"Accountability, Toughness, and Love": How Tom Allen is Reshaping Clemson’s Defense
Clemson Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Khalil Barnes met with the media following a recent Clemson spring practice, and much of the conversation centered around the Tigers’ new defensive coordinator, Tom Allen.
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Takeaways, Not Turnovers: Tom Allen’s Mindset Shift for Clemson
Clemson Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Clemson's defense has a new leader, and if early impressions are any indication, Tom Allen is bringing an intensity that demands attention. Senior linebacker Wade Woodaz got his first real taste of Allen’s coaching style this offseason, and it didn’t take long for him to buy in.
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Schieffelin Career High Leads Tigers in 83-68 Triumph over Irish
Clemson Basketball ⋅ 4 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The win was Clemson’s 13th ACC victory by 10 points or more – extending a program record. 13 of the 15 have been by 10 or more points, and two have been by 20 points.
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Highly-Rated Defensive Lineman has Clemson in his Top Schools
Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Bryce Perry-Wright isn’t in a hurry to make a decision, but the four-star defensive tackle from Buford High School has no shortage of interest in his recruitment.
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Running Backs Trim Lists
4 mo ago by Lawton Swann
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Clemson’s Recruiting Approach Stands Out to Top OL Darius Gray
Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Gray, a highly sought-after prospect, released a Top 12 list back in December and has now confirmed official visits to five programs, including Clemson.
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Clemson remains in the race for Golden State Star
Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 mo ago by Lawton Swann
National interest in recruiting Simote Katoanga? is heating up, and Clemson is making sure the four-star defensive end knows he’s a priority.
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Clemson Pushes for Kaiden Hall—Will the Tigers Win the Race?
Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 mo ago by Lawton Swann
We recently caught up with one of the top defensive players in the 2026 class to talk about his relationship with the Tigers.
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Elite Retreat Target: Four-Star Corner Eyes Clemson Visit
Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 mo ago by Lawton Swann
As Clemson’s Elite Retreat approaches, we are tracking the recruitment of multiple priority targets—including some of those that current commits have told us are high on their radar.
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Tiger Target Headed to Notre Dame
Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 mo ago by Lawton Swann
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Nation’s Top Linebacker Tyler Atkinson Weighs His Options
Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The five-star linebacker from Grayson High School has been on college radars since he burst onto the scene as one of the top prospects in the 2026 class.
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Elite Retreat Beckons as Bear McWhorter Weighs His Options
Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The recruiting journey for Bear McWhorter has been a whirlwind of top-tier offers along with a growing list of key suitors.
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Clemson Target Commits to Big 10 School
Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 mo ago by Lawton Swann
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A Dream Realized: Kameron Cody Lands Offer from Clemson
Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The Tigers continue to work hard in the Peach State as Nick Eason dispenses another offer in Coastal Georgia.
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