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1-on-1 with Dabo Swinney After Clemson’s Loss to No. 4 Miami
Miami’s 41-13 win deepens concerns about Clemson’s slide, while Dabo Swinney’s $57 million buyout makes any coaching change difficult.
- The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Clemson Tigers 41-13 on Saturday, October 3, marking a significant home loss for head coach Dabo Swinney. The result drops Clemson to 3-2.
- Clemson is currently 0-2 against ranked opponents in 2026, illustrating a performance shift for a program that captured eight ACC titles between 2015 and 2024. The Tigers have struggled maintaining their status.
- Despite totaling 350 yards of offense, Clemson produced only three scoring drives in 12 opportunities. Quarterback Tait Reynolds finished 29-of-44 for 295 yards, struggling with a 9 for 21 third-and-fourth-down conversion rate.
- Head coach Dabo Swinney admitted the team missed "layup-type opportunities," while Reynolds blamed his own decision-making for stalling momentum. Swinney insisted the 28-point margin did not reflect how his players competed.
- Clemson faces an off week before playing Charleston Southern on October 17. Swinney maintains the Tigers can still contend for an ACC championship despite the loss, with only one ranked opponent remaining on the schedule.
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USA TodayDabo Swinney saw 'good stuff' in Clemson football loss to Miami
·Greenville, United States
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“You Need to Be Gone”: NFL Hall of Famer Sends Blunt Message to Dabo Swinney After Clemson’s Humiliating Miami Loss
After LSU exposed the Tigers in Week 1, Miami did it again, crushing Dabo Swinney’s team 41-13 behind Mario Cristobal. Now the criticism has shifted directly toward Swinney and his future. NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe appears displeased with how Dabo Swinney has handled the Clemson Tigers in the NIL era. “Dabo has let […]
·Lewes, United States
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Clemson’s College Football Dynasty Is a Distant Memory. Is Dabo Swinney’s Time Up?
Miami’s demolition exposed just how far the Tigers have fallen from their “Bring Your Own Guts” days at the top of the sport and called into question whether the coach can get them back there.
·New York, United States
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