CORRUPTION: Clemson, Luke Ferrelli, and Ole Miss. Did Pete Golding BREAK College Football Rules?

Clemson Tigers face a recruiting crisis as Ole Miss and Pete Golding spark controversy with alleged tampering and direct inducements to linebacker Luke Ferrelli. Is college football’s integrity at stake? Morgan Thomas exposes the full timeline, detailing how Ferrelli signed with Clemson, attended workouts, and then received escalating offers from Ole Miss—while still a Clemson student-athlete.

The discussion tackles the rise of moral corruption in NCAA football, examining agents’ coercive tactics, backroom deals, and the broader implications for teams across the nation. Morgan Thomas calls for accountability, demanding real consequences like scholarship penalties and recruiting restrictions for violators. How will this scandal reshape Clemson’s future, and can the NCAA restore trust in its system? Don’t miss this hard-hitting breakdown of one of college football’s most pressing ethical battles.

00:00 Clemson vs. Ole Miss Controversy
04:18 "Leadership Needed in College Football"
07:14 Tampering Scandal: Ole Miss Accusations
10:18 "Clemson, Morality, and Playoff Bets"
16:39 College Football's Bidding War Crisis
17:51 "College Football's Ethical Crisis"
23:09 "Cheating Prospers Without Penalties"
27:04 "Values in College Football Questioned"
28:27 "Preserving Integrity in College Football"

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