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Head coach Dabo Swinney is one of the most recognizable faces in Clemson athletics.

Zarraluqui: Dabo Swinney is far from the hot seat

Jose Zarraluqui, Contributor September 24, 2025

After a 1-3 start to the Clemson football season, head coach Dabo Swinney faces calls for his job, but I believe that to be blasphemy.   Clemson entered the season ranked No. 4 with national...

Clemson loses its second game of the year at Death Valley.

Fallen from greatness: Death Valley no longer an intimidating place to play

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor September 24, 2025

In a stadium once known for being among the most feared places to play in the country, a dismal, half-empty Death Valley held a distracted silence as the fourth quarter video came on the screen amid Clemson’s...

Clemson running back Adam Randall's touchdown put the Tigers ahead over LSU at Memorial Stadium in the first half.

Halftime musings: No. 4 Clemson making pivotal stops, takeaways on No. 9 LSU

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor August 30, 2025

At halftime, Clemson is ahead of LSU by a score of 10-3 in the battle between the Tigers. Below is an analysis of the play so far from the opening frame: Offense: — Quarterback Cade Klubnik started...

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney hopes to best Brian Kelly as Clemson takes on LSU on Aug. 30.

Swinney and Kelly: Legacies on the sidelines

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor August 25, 2025

40 years. Dabo Swinney and Brian Kelly bring nearly half a century of combined experience to the sidelines on Aug. 30 as Clemson takes on LSU in Death Valley (the real one). In those years, both coaches...

Head coach Dabo Swinney looks to prove that his transfer portal philosophy is superior.

Porter: Dabo Swinney’s minimalist transfer portal approach will prove to be superior

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor August 20, 2025

Media outlets, and even some Clemson fans, hold a similar narrative: a once-great coach is falling behind because of his refusal to adapt to the changing game. In the new era of NIL and the transfer...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik and safety R.J. Mickens are consoled by Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney after the team's loss to Texas in the College Football Playoff first round.

Tigers using Texas loss ‘to learn and grow’ into next season

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor January 16, 2025

If there is one person who can remain optimistic following a season-ending loss, it’s Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. Following a 38-24 loss to the No. 5 Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers' loss to Texas at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

‘Grateful’: Swinney’s one-word summary of the 2024 season following playoff loss

Grace O’Donnell, Senior Reporter December 22, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas — The No. 12-seeded Clemson Tigers fell to the No. 5 Texas Longhorns by a score of 38-24 on Saturday afternoon. Head coach Dabo Swinney returned to the College Football Playoffs for the...

Quarterback Cade Klubnik (right) and wide receiver Antonio Williams (left) celebrate as the come off the field following a touchdown during Clemson's matchup against Texas in the first round of the College Football Playoff in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 21, 2024.

Halftime musings: Longhorns rushing attack puts Texas comfortably ahead

Griffin Barfield and Grace O’Donnell December 21, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas – It’s halftime at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, and the score stands at 28-10. Read below for an analysis of play so far from The Tiger sports desk: Offense: — Clemson...

The team's wishes came true, becoming playoff bound after being written off by many on a 9-3 season. Coach Dabo Swinney, however, has never lost faith.

‘I don’t know how to be like everyone else’: Swinney leads his Tigers to ninth ACC Championship

Grace O’Donnell, Senior Reporter December 8, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Another Clemson Championship. For the ninth time in his 16-year tenure at Clemson, Dabo Swinney and company will bring home the conference trophy after defeating the No. 8 Southern...

Bryant Wesco Jr. leads scoring for the Tigers with two touchdowns in the opening half; pictured running into the endzone with teammate Antonio Williams cheering him on in the background.

Halftime musings: Tigers clawing down Mustangs’ playoff hopes

Griffin Barfield and Grace O’Donnell December 7, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s halftime at the ACC Championship at Bank of America Stadium, and the score stands at 24-7. Below is an analysis of the first 30 minutes from The Tiger sports desk: Offense: —...

Clemson basketball forward Ian Schieffelin was talked about by Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney over, jokingly, joining the program.

The next multi-sport athlete at Clemson: Ian Schieffelin?

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor October 24, 2024

There have been many two-sport athletes at Clemson over the years: Will Taylor and D.J. Reader in recent memory, and legends like Banks McFadden and Ray Williams from decades past. Recently, talks have...

Swinney recalls offering Virginia head coach Tony Elliot an assistant coaching position years ago, saying “That was honestly one of the coolest moments I’ve had as a coach was being able to sit at the kitchen counter, me and Kath and Tony and Tamika. And he had no idea that I was going to offer him a job.”

Swinney and Elliott: From coach to colleague to rival

Jose Zarraluqui, Senior Reporter October 19, 2024

The Clemson Tigers (5-1, 4-0 ACC) return to Death Valley today with a matchup against the Virginia Cavaliers (4-2, 2-1 ACC). The Tigers look to continue their success after a dominating 49-14 win over...

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