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5 Keys to victory: How Clemson can flip the script and save its season

Clemson’s season is hanging in the balance after a rocky start. Here are the five keys the Tigers must execute to get back on track and reestablish themselves as a College Football Playoff contender.

Clemson running back Adam Randall (8) returns a kickoff against Troy during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 6, 2025. | Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

1. Cade Klubnik Must Take Command

Clemson’s offensive rhythm has been inconsistent—long, sustained drives mixed with stalled possessions that kill momentum.