US EditionDabo Swinney Rips Ole Miss for ‘Blatant’ Tampering with Clemson Football Transfer
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney alleges Ole Miss offered linebacker Luke Ferrelli a $1 million contract during recruitment and has reported the tampering claims to the NCAA.
- On Jan. 23, 2026 Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney accused Ole Miss Rebels and coach Pete Golding of tampering and said he submitted evidence to the NCAA.
- Luke Ferrelli committed to Clemson on Jan. 6 and signed a financial aid agreement on Jan. 7 before re-entering the transfer portal on Jan. 16 and committing to Ole Miss on Jan. 22.
- According to Swinney's prepared timeline, Ole Miss sent a photo of an apparent $1 million contract offer and later increased the pitch to two years, $2 million.
- Clemson canceled other transfer linebacker visits and turned evidence over to the NCAA, with Swinney seeking accountability but not wanting firings and urging a prompt investigation.
- Observers raised questions about NCAA enforcement after the allegations as Swinney's remarks triggered a social-media firestorm with national analysts and college football fans reacting to the `nuclear` press conference.
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The Baltimore Sun
Capital GazetteClemson’s Dabo Swinney alleges tampering by Ole Miss and calls for reforms
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is accusing Mississippi coach Pete Golding of tampering with transfer player Luke Ferrelli and said Friday he has forwarded evidence to the NCAA. “If you tamper with my players, I’m going to turn you in. It’s just that simple,” Swinney said during a news conference. “I’m not out to get anybody fired, but there has to be accountability and consequences for this type of behavior and total disregard for the rules. “If thi…
Luke Ferrelli's Agent Held Incriminating Texts Hostage In $1 Million Bribe Attempt To Clemson
Luke Ferrelli's agent attempted to bribe Clemson Luke Ferrelli is headed to Ole Miss after a brief stay at Clemson. Details about the transfer’s move are now coming to light. Dabo Swinney accused the Rebels of tampering after Ferrelli signed onto play for the Tigers. The head coach was most critical of the linebacker’s agent. Ferrelli wrapped up his redshirt freshman season at Cal with Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in the ACC. He opted to …
Omaha World-Herald
Dabo Swinney rips Ole Miss for ‘blatant’ tampering with Clemson football transfer
CLEMSON, S.C. — Last Wednesday, Clemson transfer linebacker Luke Ferrelli was sitting in an 8 a.m. class when his phone buzzed. It was Ole Miss coach Pete Golding. “I know you’re signed,” Golding allegedly texted Jan. 14. “What’s the buyout?”…
Dabo accuses Ole Miss of tampering, details timeline of player joining then leaving Clemson football for more money
Unprecedented comments from Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney accusing Ole Miss Coach Pete Golding of tampering, detailing timeline of linebacker Luke Ferrelli joining then leaving the Tigers football team for more money.
Greenville Online
The Clarion LedgerDabo Swinney's detailed timeline of Ole Miss, Pete Golding tampering with Luke Ferrelli
After losing LB Luke Ferrelli to Ole Miss in the transfer portal, Dabo Swinney called out the Rebels on Jan. 23 and accused Pete Golding of tampering
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