'I don't trust their depth': Analyst points out Clemson's potential fatal flaw

Fansided | August 22, 2025

On3 analyst Josh Pate believes Clemson is a legit national title contender, but he identified one 'fatal flaw.

The Clemson football team runs down the hill, dubbed as the most exciting 25 seconds in college football, before the game against Syracuse in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, Oct 24, 2020. | Ken Ruinard / USA TODAY Network South Carolina / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The starters are elite. The coaching is unquestioned. The path to the College Football Playoff seems clear.

On3 national analyst Josh Pate agrees that Clemson has all the makings of a national title contender.