Our Inside the Enemy returns this week before a major showdown between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the No. 23 Clemson Tigers. To help us get ready for Saturday’s matchup, we’ve been joined by Jon Blau who covers the Tigers for The Post and Courier, one of the major publications in South Carolina. We appreciate Jon for taking the time to answer our questions and share his insights from being on the beat.
So with that said, let’s jump in.
1. What is the state of Clemson Football following last week’s loss to Louisville?
It's hard to understate just how crushing of a loss the Cardinals handed the Tigers.
In a week's time, Clemson went from a clear path to the college football playoff to all but out of the discussion. Narratives about Dabo Swinney's vindication in the transfer portal era have turned 180 degrees.
It was an extremely difficult loss for the Tigers because it stirred up displeasure that's been brewing for quite a while now. Six straight CFP appearances, which set sky-high expectations for the program, could very well be followed by four straight misses.
