Drew Cagle

Beat writer covering Clemson athletics for @ClemsonOnSI. Anderson 🎾 alum. Big fan of a good mesh pass concept.

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

@AnalyticalLion @4thQuarterCFB00 Tom Allen and the defense have both been great this season.

The offense has a few weaknesses, and they’re major.

Nolan Hauser should win the Groza.

[Angelo Feliberty @felibertyangelo]

Clemson’s loss to Virginia Tech has shaken up the postseason picture entering Week 9.

See where the Tigers land in the latest bowl projections and what they still need to get there ⬇️
https://t.co/mv5Kl04QKG

[Hayes Fawcett @Hayesfawcett3]

BREAKING: Class of 2027 LB RJ Hudson has Committed to Texas, he tells me for @Rivals

The 6’1 210 LB was previously Committed to Clemson

“They not for the weak or timid, they chose right.”

https://t.co/VvntO0khkp

[Griffin Barfield @BarfieldGriffin]

Bryant Wesco Jr. in his first 7 games in 2025: 537 yards

Wesco in his first 7 games this season: 378 yards

T.J. Moore in his first 7 games in 2025: 407 yards

Moore in his first 7 games this season: 269 yards

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

Eye-opening Clemson stat, to say the least

[The Fourth Quarter @4thQuarterCFB00]

CLEMSON - stat of the year contender🚨

The only team whose D/ST is outscoring their Offense

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

Clemson-Syracuse is set for a noon kickoff on Nov. 7.

Here are some notes about the matchup, including recent series history.

✍️ @ClemsonOnSI

https://t.co/DefFw2OBEd

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

@CF_Budge Indiana should absolutely be behind Utah and UCLA. As always, love the WF + UNM love.

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

Clemson is set for a noon kick at Syracuse in 2 weeks.

Game will be televised on ESPN2.

[Clemson Football @ClemsonFB]

Clemson-Syracuse is set.

[Timothy Bourret @TimothyBou91318]

Today was Tight Ends day in the NFL. Its a real celebration each year. Former Clemson tight end Davis Allen had 2 TD receptions for the Rams for the first time in his 54 game career. He was 1 of just 2 tight ends with 2 TDs today.

[A.B. @FantasyKash]

“Stay on that side” mentality makes no sense people should be allowed to revise their opinion with new info / tape

And this just leads to people getting dug in on wrong takes and ignoring all evidence just so they never admit they’re wrong

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

Tee Higgins snags a 13-yard TD from Joe Burrow:

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

Sunday mood. #HereWeGo

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

@adamdropsbombs Needed that

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

Clemson fans:

Last night was a brutal loss, but we're opening up the mailbag at @ClemsonOnSI.

What questions are on your mind about Clemson athletics?

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

2 things stand out on rewatch for me:

1 - Clemson's defense didn't pay any attention to Luke Reynolds off the line. Major mistake.

2 - Impressive pass rush by Jaheim Lawson, but an incredible touch throw by Ethan Grunkemeyer. Game of inches.

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

Clemson's defense allowed the game-winning touchdown tonight, but the unit played well enough to win.

My thoughts on a performance that should've led to a W:

✍️ @ClemsonOnSI
https://t.co/VjLm8nGrsL

[Jackson Castellano @jaxacastellano]

Noticed Dabo Swinney had a play sheet on him in the second half, lots of chatter than he took over offensive playcalling. So I asked if he did, but he didn't say directly yes or no.

"I always have a play sheet."

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

Dabo Swinney, asked if there was any consideration of going to Christopher Vizzina at QB tonight:

"No."

He did note that Vizzina was physically available for the game.

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

Swinney, when asked about going away from the run game early:

"Poor coaching. We didn't help (our players)."

[Drew Cagle @_dcagle]

Dabo Swinney says that he wishes he'd called timeout before Clemson's 4th & 1 in the first half, and ran QB sneak instead of inside zone with the RB like they did.

Says that he thinks Clemson's coaches "have to help" Tait Reynolds more, given that he's a freshman.