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What's wrong with Clemson? 10 areas that feel broken

This simply isn’t working.

Through the first three weeks of the 2025 season, Clemson has systematically failed on several levels. The offense is a shell of itself compared to last year. The defense, as head coach Dabo Swinney said, is “soft on the perimeter,” and can’t tackle well enough. Special teams have been a bright spot, but that alone won't win you games.

The Tigers are 1-2 just three weeks after starting the season fifth in the AP poll. A lot about this team, and maybe this program, appears broken right now. Here are 10 areas that just don’t feel right for a variety of reasons:

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