With Cade Klubnik back and talent across the board, Clemson figures to be in the thick of the championship hunt

“Well, I think we’ve earned that through consistency,” Swinney said. He pointed to 14 straight seasons with at least nine wins—a streak matched by only three other programs in major college football history. Of those, 13 included double-digit wins, tying Clemson with Alabama for the most 10-win seasons since 2011.

At the moment, Swinney is one of three active coaches who’s won a national championship along with Kirby Smart and Ryan Day.