One of college football's Heisman frontrunners to start the 2025 season, Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik would've likely never been in this position if not for Tigers coach Dabo Swinney. Klubnik credits Swinney for walking him off the transfer portal ledge earlier in his career after the former five-star prospect's starting tenure began with a bevy of detractors in 2023 during his sophomore season.

Cade Klubnik silences doubters as Clemson’s title push begins. After a 9-4 sophomore season that left Clemson outside the playoff picture, many thought Klubnik wasn’t the answ