Lawton Swann

Owner & Radio Show Host

Lawton Swann, a 2002 Clemson graduate, has more than two decades 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.

Vizzina Remains the Favorite, But Clemson's QB History Offers Another Clue

Clemson Football ⋅ 1 day ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson has yet to announce its starting quarterback for the LSU opener, but recent reporting points toward Vizzina as the Tigers continue preparations for Baton Rouge.

Markus Strong embracing Clemson’s daily grind: ‘We gonna sharpen each other every day’

Clemson Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson’s defensive tackles enter 2026 with something to prove. Transfer Markus Strong says daily battles in the trenches are helping turn that question mark into motivation.

U.S. Courts Created Chaos. Now Power 4 Conferences Are Finally Drawing a Line

Clemson Football ⋅ 4 days ago by Lawton Swann

Courts have blocked the NCAA from enforcing eligibility rules against former professional athletes, but the SEC may have another option: punish LSU instead of the players. Here’s why the conference could be on stronger legal ground.

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Clemson's Corian Gipson could start at Five Positions, Dabo Swinney says

Clemson Football ⋅ 5 days ago by Lawton Swann

Corian Gipson has emerged at nickel during Clemson football’s preseason camp, but Dabo Swinney believes the versatile defensive back has the talent to start at five different positions.

Before Baton Rouge, There Was Athens: The Clemson Road Opener That Was Even Bigger

Clemson Football ⋅ 6 days ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson’s trip to LSU has all the ingredients of a historic season opener, but longtime Clemson SID Tim Bourret says it still doesn’t top the night the defending national champion Tigers walked into Athens to face Herschel Walker and Georgia in 1982.

Lane Kiffin reveals what stood out in LSU’s first scrimmage ahead of Clemson opener

Clemson Football ⋅ 7 days ago by Lawton Swann

LSU’s defense made an early statement, Sam Leavitt continued to show he’s fully healthy, and Lane Kiffin identified several areas still taking shape as the Tigers prepare for Clemson on Sept. 5.

Christian Bentancur explains why Clemson’s new offense has him excited

Clemson Football ⋅ 10 days ago by Lawton Swann

Christian Bentancur likes what he has seen from Clemson’s offense under Chad Morris, from the increased role of the tight ends to the chemistry and big-play potential.

‘This is my time’: Christopher Vizzina looks ready for his Clemson moment

Clemson Football ⋅ 11 days ago by Lawton Swann

After three years of waiting, Christopher Vizzina believes his opportunity has arrived. The confidence, poise, and maturity he showed Tuesday suggest Clemson’s quarterback is ready to embrace everything that comes with it.

Jeremiah Alexander: Clemson ‘callusing the mind’ through brutal August heat

Clemson Football ⋅ 12 days ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson isn’t trying to escape the August heat. Jeremiah Alexander says the Tigers are embracing it, using demanding practices to build mental toughness ahead of a Sept. 5 trip to LSU.

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Clemson has ‘some good ingredients’: Three takeaways from the Tigers’ first scrimmage

Clemson Football ⋅ 14 days ago by Lawton Swann

Dabo Swinney spoke for nearly 40 mins after Clemson's first scrimmage of fall camp.

Gideon Davidson Ready to ‘Play Free’ as Clemson Opportunity Arrives

Clemson Football ⋅ 15 days ago by Lawton Swann

Gideon Davidson waited patiently behind Adam Randall as a freshman, and now the Clemson running back is ready to turn a year of lessons into his long-awaited opportunity.

Blazing Fast: Chris Johnson Jr. could bring a new dimension to Clemson's offense

Clemson Football ⋅ 17 days ago by Lawton Swann

The former SMU running back once burned the Tigers in Death Valley, and now Clemson is looking for ways to unleash that game-changing speed in Chad Morris' offense.

Dabo Swinney Says Two Clemson Linebackers Have ‘Separated’ During Fall Camp

Clemson Football ⋅ 18 days ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson’s linebacker picture is beginning to take shape. Dabo Swinney says two Tigers have “separated” during fall camp, giving the coaching staff growing confidence in the position.

No Holes in the Armor: Ashton Hampton Is Growing Into Clemson’s Next Cornerback Leader

Clemson Football ⋅ 21 days ago by Lawton Swann

Ashton Hampton is ready to lead Clemson’s cornerbacks, but Mike Reed, his father’s former teammate, is making sure nothing is given and nothing is assumed.

T.J. Moore is taking hype, leadership role ‘day by day’

Clemson Football ⋅ 22 days ago by Lawton Swann

From Bryant Wesco Jr.’s comeback to mentoring Clemson’s young receivers — and even a childhood Spider-Man story — T.J. Moore offered a glimpse into the mindset he’s carrying into 2026.

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Three Takeaways from Dabo Swinney's Opening Fall Camp Press Conference

Clemson Football ⋅ 24 days ago by Lawton Swann

Dabo Swinney provided an encouraging update on Hevin Brown-Shuler while discussing Clemson's open position battles and highlighting one Tiger as the program's latest development success story.

Chad Morris Isn't Chasing 2011, He's Building Clemson's Future

Clemson Football ⋅ 26 days ago by Lawton Swann

Chad Morris says Clemson's path to a successful 2026 season starts with building toughness, competition and trust long before the Tigers take the field against LSU.

Why Dabo Swinney Believes Clemson's Veteran Coaching Staff Is Built for Another Run

Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

The Tigers' coaching staff is loaded with veterans as Dabo Swinney bolsters Clemson with experience.

Chad Morris Sees Competition Driving Clemson's Quarterback Room into Fall Camp

Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

Chad Morris isn't promising a return to the past, but his vision for Clemson's offense starts with a fierce quarterback competition, a system built around his signal-caller's strengths, and plenty of playmakers ready to thrive.

Ben Boulware Wants Clemson's Linebackers to Be the Voice of the Defense

Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson's linebackers coach says the next step for his unit is becoming the defense's loudest leaders, with communication and accountability taking center stage as the Tigers prepare for the 2026 season.