Clemson nears the post-Klubnik era with major QB decisions ahead. Eric Mac Lain and Dabo Swinney hint at moves that could reshape 2026.
Clemson’s post–Cade Klubnik era hasn’t even begun, but the debate over how the Tigers should identify their next starting quarterback is already center stage. With Klubnik set to exit after the 2025 season, Clemson faces a pivotal choice: trust its young room or dip into the increasingly influential transfer portal.
Mac Lain: “I’d probably go get a guy”
Former Clemson offensive lineman and current ACC Network analyst Eric Mac Lain didn’t hide his curiosity about the Tigers’ approach.