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Dabo Swinney makes shocking statement: 'Most guys in the transfer portal aren't good enough for Clemson'

Dabo Swinney is back at it again. The king of downplaying the importance of adding talent through the transfer portal has made numerous comments about how acquiring players in college football's version of free agency.

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Big Mississippi OL: ‘Would Be Awesome’ to Play for Swinney, Luke

Clemson is showing interest in this big Mississippi lineman, and the interest is certainly mutual. While recruiting in the Magnolia State recently, Tigers offensive line coach Matt Luke stopped by Nanih Waiya High School (Louisville, Miss.) to see class of 2026 offensive tackle Grant Kitchens.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney gives smug response about not using transfer portal

While Clemson may have been in the same league as Alabama or Ohio State back in 2016-2018 when it won two national championships in three years, the school has taken a step back as one of college football’s national powers.

Swinney doesn't hold back on potential CFB walk-on change

HC Mike Norvell doesn't hold back on FSU's 'hunger' for success in 2024

Penn State coach James Franklin makes appeal for NIL money

Former Vols OC makes strong statement on how Josh Heupel handles NIL

Top-10 CB decommits from Ohio State

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / May 16

ESPN season outlook says Playoff return is "essential" for Dabo Swinney

There are 100 days to the first kickoff of the college football season overall, and ESPN did a wide-ranging early preview with several Clemson mentions.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 16

Alabama QB Feels Like He's 'Pretty High' On Clemson Board - 2026 QB Brock Bradley has been camping at Clemson since the seventh grade

Brock Bradley has been attending Dabo Swinney’s high school camp since he was in the seventh grade. Having attended for so many consecutive years, the 2026 QB has been on the Tigers’ radar for quite some time.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 15

Homecoming at Clemson Will Be 'Surreal' for Tony Elliott - The Tigers' former offensive coordinator makes his return to Clemson in 2024

AMELIA ISLAND, FL. — After spending so many fall Saturday’s roaming the home sidelines at Death Valley, Tony Elliott will finally get the chance to see what it is like standing on the opposing side of the field.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / May 14

Dabo Swinney doesn't hold back on potential CFB walk-on change

A world without walk-ons is a world Swinney wants nothing to do with.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 14

People do not Believe in Clemson for Wrong Reasons

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — Though some in college football are concerned with all the lawsuits and craziness surrounding the game. Clemson is not one of them.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 14

TCI Recruiting Roundup: Highly-Rated OL Set to Visit Clemson - The latest on multiple recruits set to be on campus in June

This June will mark the first time Matt Luke will coach at one of Dabo Swinney’s high school camps, so it is probably safe to assume a number of bigtime prospects will make the trek to Clemson to work out for a coach that has experienced a lot of success developing offensive linemen.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 14

Florida QB Set to Visit Clemson - 2026 QB Carter Emanuel is set to visit for Dabo Swinney's high school camp in June

While out on the recruiting trail last week, CJ Spiller made multiple stops in the state of Florida. One of those stops was at Edgewater, in Orlando, where Spiller checked in on 2026 QB Carter Emanuel.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 13

Swinney: ‘NFL has some order, we do not Really Have Any Rules’

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney feels major college football does not have any order right now. NCAA President Charlie Baker is trying to it establish some.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 13

Swinney says Pearman's 'Role has Already Changed'

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — Many people may not have realized how good of a player Trent Pearman is, but they should now if they saw how the walk-on quarterback performed in Clemson’s April 6 spring game.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 13

Swinney: ‘Worst Thing I’ve Heard Since 1988’

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — As the NCAA attempts to resolve one lawsuit, Dabo Swinney says they potentially could cause another one. What is Clemson’s head football coach talking about?

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 12

Tennessee OL Set to Return to Clemson - 2026 OL Is back on Clemson's radar after a visit from Matt Luke

A Tennessee offensive lineman is back on Clemson’s radar. 2026 lineman Michael Ray (Memphis University School, Tn) drew a visit to his school recently from OL coach Matt Luke.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 12

National Outlet Has Tigers as ACC's Top Dog in Post-Spring Top 25

Post-spring rankings are popping up online with spring ball behind us, and this national outlet has Clemson as the ACC’s top dog coming out of the spring.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 12

In-State QB Set to Visit Clemson in June - In-state QB Grayson Clary is set to camp at Clemson for the third time in four years

Grayson Clary has been a mainstay at Dabo Swinney’s high school camp over the past few years and he will once again be back this summer. The 2027 in-state QB is expected to take over the starting role at Daniel next season, an opportunity he is very much looking forward to.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 10

Despite Changing Landscape, Clemson Offer Still Means Something - With his selective process, Dabo Swinney has made Clemson's offer mean something

Dabo Swinney has always been determined to do it his way. When he took over as the full-time head coach at Clemson following the 2008 season, Swinney had a vision for how he wanted to build his program.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 8

Latest Clemson transfer portal disaster proves Dabo Swinney's days are numbered

There's not been a more outspoken critic of the new NCAA transfer portal process than Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney. After seeing his team continue to bleed talent in the spring portal opening, the writing has become clear that his days leading the program are numbered, or change must come.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / May 7

Clemson Tigers HC Dabo Swinney Continues to Refuse to Adapt to New CFB Era

The Clemson Tigers and head coach Dabo Swinney are beginning to fade away as college football ushers in a new era. In a shift that seemingly happened overnight, college football is now defined by the era of the transfer portal and Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) payments.

Dabo Swinney News / Mike Farrell Sports / May 6

Can True Believer Dabo Swinney Get His Swag Back?

By Rock Westfall Dabo Swinney’s reluctance to embrace today’s college football makes him a polarizing figure. To millions of fans, he is a stalwart who stands for college football’s original values.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 12

Dabo Swinney explains what has changed for Cade Klubnik

Clemson's Dabo Swinney explains what has changed for QB Cade Klubnik

If Clemson wants to make it back to the CFP, even now that it's expanded to 12 teams, Klubnik is going to have to be a big part of the push.

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College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / March 4

Dabo Swinney Thinks College Football Has 'Lost Its Way' In The NIL Era

Dabo Swinney has been one of the most vocal critics of the NIL era in college football. For the past few years, Swinney has questioned whether the new rules are good for the athletes.

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 28