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During his media availability Wednesday evening, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave an update on the status of a veteran wide receiver. Swinney was asked for the latest on fifth-year senior wide receiver Cole Turner and if there’s any additional updates he could share on Turner’s status with the team.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / November 4

Syracuse Coach Says Swinney ‘Like a Mentor’

After going on the road and beating Florida State, Clemson will now head to Syracuse, looking to string together back-to-back victories. After its late comeback win over SMU on Saturday, the Orange (4-4, 2-4 ACC) have won two straight.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / November 4

Dabo Swinney Remembering Last Year's Syracuse Loss in Clemson's Matchup With Orange

The nail in the Clemson Tigers’ coffin for the 2025 season happened in September: a 34-21 loss to the Syracuse Orange that dropped the team to 1-3. Head coach Dabo Swinney remembers everything, from the onside kick in the first quarter to the 20-point deficit his group saw on that day.

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College Football News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Clemson Veteran Athlete Forced Into Medical Retirement Midseason, Dabo Swinney Issues Statement

Armon Mason fought injuries for six years at Clemson, but his body finally gave out. The sixth-year defensive end announced his medical retirement on Monday, ending a career battered by relentless setbacks.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 3

Swinney Gives More Info on O-Lineman’s Injury

During his weekly Tuesday press conference, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave more on starting center Harris Sewell’s injury that will keep him sidelined for at least a couple of games.

Dabo Swinney News / The Spun / November 3

Dabo Swinney Brags About Clemson's Consistency With Him Leading Program

Clemson hasn’t met the program’s usual standards during a 5-3 season. With another national title out of reach, Dabo Swinney set a lower benchmark. “I’m proud of our team,” Swinney told reporters Tuesday, per The State’s Chapel Fowler.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 3

Bad News on Starting Running Back

During his radio show Monday night, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave an unfortunate injury update on the Tigers’ starting running back. Gideon Davidson was hobbled midway through the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 36-24 win at Florida State, as he limped off the field after a third-and-1 rush.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 3

Bad News on Starting Center

Clemson will be without its starting center for multiple games. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said during his radio show Monday night that starting center Harris Sewell is “going to be out for a few weeks” after suffering an injury in last Saturday’s 36-24 win at Florida State.

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College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / November 2

Clemson Tigers Seeing Injury Bug At Unfortunate Time Entering Syracuse Matchup

The Clemson Tigers are coming off one of their most important wins of the season, seeing all three phases come together for a win over the Florida State Seminoles last Saturday night.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 2

Stage Is Set for November to Remember

November is usually what Dabo Swinney likes to refer to as the championship phase at Clemson. However, as the Tigers enter the final month of the regular season, it appears any hope Clemson had of competing for an ACC Championship disappeared when Virginia Tech scored a late game-winning touchdown in Death Valley a little over a week ago.

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College Football News / The Spun / November 1

Dabo Swinney Fed Up With 'Embarassing' College Football Fan Behavior

Dabo Swinney has had enough. The two-time national title-winning head coach is furious with the behavior of “embarrassing” college football fans. On Saturday, Florida State fans had a “Fire Norvell” banner flown above the stadium.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / November 1

'Ashamed of Yourself': Dabo Swinney Blasts Gesture That Demanded Mike Norvell Firing Despite Handing FSU Another Loss

Dabo Swinney had every reason to leave Doak Campbell Stadium talking about Clemson. His team had just beaten Florida State 36-24, extending the Seminoles’ losing streak and adding another defeat to Mike Norvell’s increasingly difficult season.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 1

Dabo Swinney calls out ’embarrassing’ Fire Mike Norvell plane after beating Florida State

Florida State football fans made their frustration with head coach Mike Norvell evident ahead of Saturday’s matchup against Clemson, as a plane flew over the stadium carrying a banner demanding his firing.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / November 1

Dabo Swinney Makes History Following Clemson's Victory Over Florida State

As Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney watched his Tigers come out of Tallahassee, Florida, with a win, there was other history that ended up being made for the 56-year-old.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 31

Clemson Tigers double 2026 passing TD total before halftime vs. Florida State

Coach Dabo Swinney faced a play sheet controversy this week as the Clemson Tigers faced off against Mike Norvell’s FSU Seminoles in a game between two disappointing teams looking to end the season on a high note.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / October 31

Advanced Analytics Predict Clemson vs. Florida State

Every year, the Clemson Tigers meet the Florida State Seminoles in ACC play in what is an annual rivalry in the conference. In 2026, it happens to fall on Halloween.

Dabo Swinney News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney Gets Brutally Honest About QB Situation

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Tuesday that the Tigers expected to have more experience at quarterback this season, with freshman Tait Reynolds starting every game since senior Christopher Vizzina injured his left elbow in Week 2.

Dabo Swinney News / EssentiallySports / October 27

Dabo Swinney Makes Blunt Admission About Clemson After Coach Flags Missed Opportunities: 'Hasn’t Been Showing Up Good'

Clemson’s offense has spent much of this season asking its defense to keep games within reach. The Tigers can move the chains, complete short passes, and put together the occasional productive drive.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / October 26

Dabo Swinney’s Reluctance For Transfer QB Highlighted by Clemson’s 4-3 Record

In the 2026 offseason, 12 of the 17 ACC schools decided to roll with a transfer quarterback, or a former player of a different program, to begin the season.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 26

Clemson football’s Dabo Swinney keeps it cryptic on play-calling controversy after play sheet spotting

With the Clemson football team taking the loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies, 20-16, it marks another disappointing result in this current season for the Tigers.

Dabo Swinney News / EssentiallySports / October 26

Dabo Swinney Makes Concerning Admission Behind Clemson’s Struggles But Refuses to Make Change

Dabo Swinney’s outdated philosophy is turning Clemson into a college football embarrassment. His long-standing resistance to the transfer portal is facing renewed scrutiny as the Tigers sit at a miserable 4-3 following a 20-16 loss to James Franklin’s Virginia Tech.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / October 25

Why Dabo Swinney Blames Himself, Coaching Staff for Clemson's Loss to Virginia Tech

When the Clemson Tigers headed into the half against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday night, head coach Dabo Swinney was candid regarding his team’s performance, being down 10-3. “It’s all coaching,” he said at halftime.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 24

Clemson drops stunner to Virginia Tech as calls for Dabo Swinney’s job grow

Coach Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers stumbled in the first half and ultimately missed out on a golden opportunity to gain ground in the ACC Championship race against the Virginia Tech Hokies, losing 20-16 at home after giving up 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 23

Prayers Pour In for Cancer Battling Clemson Star as Dabo Swinney Gets Emotional Over Major Health Update

Hevin Brown-Shuler completed his final round of chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma this week, and the moment clearly hit Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney hard.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 14

Clemson out to correct ongoing issues vs. Charleston Southern

Coaches generally do not care for bye weeks, but Clemson's Dabo Swinney feels his team's first one came about at the right time. Following their weekend off, the Tigers will face an in-state opponent Saturday when Charleston Southern pays a visit.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Dabo Swinney makes a telling comment on Tait Reynolds after Clemson win

Dabo Swinney is happy with what he’s seeing so far from Clemson Tigers freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds. On Saturday, Reynolds turned heads again as he delivered in his first-ever start for Clemson, leading the Tigers to a 28-20 come-from-behind win over Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.