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.

Clemson challenged Cal’s passing game. The Tigers won that challenge.

Clemson Football ⋅ 15 hrs ago by Lawton Swann

The Golden Bears entered Friday averaging more than 320 passing yards per game. Clemson held them to 145 and kept Cal’s offense out of the end zone.

Keys to Victory: Clemson at Cal

Clemson Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Lawton Swann

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

Swinney saw Cal QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele coming: ‘This kid’s going to be a problem'

Clemson Football ⋅ 4 days ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson’s coach first noticed JKS on film last season. Now, Swinney says the Cal sophomore has “elite arm talent” and calls him a “100% NFL quarterback.”

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Tait Reynolds joins exclusive Clemson company with win in first career start

Clemson Football ⋅ 6 days ago by Lawton Swann

The true freshman overcame early mistakes and a fourth-quarter deficit to join Deshaun Watson, Trevor Lawrence, and DJ Uiagalelei as Clemson true freshmen to win their starting debuts.

Clemson storms back to stun North Carolina after lengthy lightning delay

Clemson Football ⋅ 8 days ago by Lawton Swann

The Tigers erased a 17-3 deficit, survived a roughly two-and-a-half-hour weather delay and leaned on late plays from Gideon Davidson and their defense to complete a dramatic comeback.

Keys to Victory: Clemson vs. North Carolina

Clemson Football ⋅ 8 days ago by Lawton Swann

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

Dabo Swinney Makes Clemson QB Change Clear: ‘Tait Has Passed Him, and He’s Won the Job’

Clemson Football ⋅ 12 days ago by Lawton Swann

Swinney said Tuesday that freshman Tait Reynolds has moved ahead of Christopher Vizzina based on his performance in Clemson’s first two games and will get most of the first-team reps entering Saturday’s ACC opener against North Carolina.

Clemson’s Late-Night Start to 2026 Has a Bizarre Historical Comparison

Clemson Football ⋅ 13 days ago by Lawton Swann

Before this season, Clemson’s two most recent games to start at 9:30 p.m. or later in its home time zone were played in Tokyo. The Tigers have now done it in back-to-back weeks.

Tait Reynolds Earns Starting Nod Against North Carolina as Clemson QB Competition Shifts

Clemson Football ⋅ 14 days ago by Lawton Swann

Dabo Swinney says Reynolds earned the opportunity based on Clemson’s first two games, while pushing back on reports that Christopher Vizzina’s arm injury would keep him out against the Tar Heels.

Clemson beats Georgia Southern 22-7: Vizzina injury, offensive woes loom over victory

Clemson Football ⋅ 14 days ago by Lawton Swann

Freshman Tait Reynolds was pressed into extended action after Christopher Vizzina left with an injury, while Nolan Hauser kicked five field goals and Clemson’s defense stifled Georgia Southern in a 22-7 win.

Keys to Victory: Clemson vs. Georgia Southern

Clemson Football ⋅ 15 days ago by Lawton Swann

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

Clemson Will Play Two Quarterbacks — But What Does That Mean for the QB1 Job?

Clemson Football ⋅ 16 days ago by Lawton Swann

Dabo Swinney says Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynolds are still competing and both will play against Georgia Southern, leaving Clemson to balance a battle for the starting job with the need to develop its freshman quarterback.

Dabo Swinney says Clemson has to ‘Face the brutal truth’ after LSU rout

Clemson Football ⋅ 19 days ago by Lawton Swann

After a 51-10 loss at LSU, Swinney says the Tigers must own what went wrong, block out the noise, and keep one bad night from defining their season.

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Dabo Swinney Leaves Clemson's Quarterback Decision Open After LSU

Clemson Football ⋅ 21 days ago by Lawton Swann

Dabo Swinney says Clemson will keep its quarterback plans in-house after Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynolds both saw action in Saturday's 51-10 loss at LSU.

LSU swamps Clemson in 51-10 rout in Baton Rouge

Clemson Football ⋅ 22 days ago by Lawton Swann

Tigers allow 644 yards as the Bayou Bengals put up a program-record 38 first downs, handing Dabo Swinney one of his most lopsided losses at Clemson

Keys to Victory: Clemson vs. No. 11 LSU

Clemson Football ⋅ 22 days ago by Lawton Swann

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

Chad Morris Explains What Separated Christopher Vizzina in Clemson's QB Battle

Clemson Football ⋅ 23 days ago by Lawton Swann

Clemson's quarterback competition remained tight deep into fall camp, but offensive coordinator Chad Morris says Christopher Vizzina's consistency and ability to respond when things went wrong ultimately helped him earn the starting job over freshman Tait Reynolds.

‘It’s my time’: Sammy Brown embraces new role as the voice of Clemson’s defense

Clemson Football ⋅ 24 days ago by Lawton Swann

After leading Clemson in tackles last season, Brown enters Saturday’s opener at LSU wearing the green dot and embracing the leadership lessons he learned from Wade Woodaz and Barrett Carter.

Clemson Couldn't Run on LSU Last Year. Chad Morris Knows That Has to Change

Clemson Football ⋅ 26 days ago by Lawton Swann

After managing just 31 rushing yards against LSU a year ago, Clemson enters Saturday’s rematch looking to revive a ground game that produced its lowest season total since 2008.

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Lane Kiffin on Clemson's New-Look Offense: 'That's Always Scary'

Clemson Football ⋅ 27 days ago by Lawton Swann

LSU has plenty of Clemson film to study, but Lane Kiffin acknowledged Monday that Chad Morris' return and a new quarterback create uncertainty entering Saturday night's opener.