Paul Finebaum declared "it's over" for Dabo Swinney at Clemson following a 41-point loss to LSU in Week 1.

Sep 5, 2026; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney runs to greet LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin before a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters) The LSU Tigers thumped the Clemson Tigers,

Yes, Finebaum did criticize Swinney following the defeat, which shouldn't surprise anyone. He said on the Matt Barrie Show that Clemson has now become a "second-tier program" in recent years and that he doesn't even think Swinney can salvage it.

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