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'Not built to win a title': ESPN analyst details Clemson's 'key flaws'

Despite massive hype for QB Cade Klubnik, one ESPN betting analyst says Clemson has 'key flaws' and isn't built to win a national title.

Clemson defensive coordinator Tom Allen talks with players during Clemson football 2025 practice at Jervey Meadows in Clemson, S.C. Wednesday, August 6, 2025. | Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The hype surrounding Cade Klubnik is real. The path to the College Football Playoff looks clear. But when it comes to crowning Clemson a true national championship favorite, one prominent ESPN betting analyst is hitting the brakes, pointing to "key flaws" that could derail the Tigers' ultimate goal.