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 Images1. Cade Klubnik Must Take Command

Clemson’s offensive rhythm has been inconsistent—long, sustained drives mixed with stalled possessions that kill momentum. For the Tigers to turn things around, Cade Klubnik has to stop playing on the margins and start…