Dabo Swinney has turned the Clemson Tigers into not just one of the most consistent winners, but one of the most consistent winners of all time.

Following four consecutive seasons without a trip to the College Football Playoff for Clemson (longest in CFP era), the Tigers downed SMU 34-31 in the 2024 ACC Championship Game to punch their ticket back to college football’s biggest stage.

The Clemson Tigers are a national championship contender and lead the nation in two overlooked, but important categories heading into 2025.

Dabo Swinney hasn’t been shy about his frustrations with the state of college football in the NIL era. Starting July 1, schools like Clemson can now share up to $20.5 million annually with student-athletes—a major shift brought on by the House v.

Dabo Swinney talks about roster continuity and chasing another national title. And the Dallas Cowboys are also mentioned during our chat.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning isn’t afraid to learn from others — including those he once considered rivals. During Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas, Lanning revealed he reached out to Clemson’s Dabo Swinney this offseason, looking for perspective as the Ducks aim to build on their fast start in the Big Ten.