Dabo Swinney, Clemson and Paul Finebaum
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Paul Finebaum sounds off on Dabo Swinney's future after Clemson's brutal 51-10 loss to Lane Kiffin and LSU.
Clemson would be on the hook for the second-largest buyout ever if they were to fire Swinney
Clemson's 7-6 season in 2025 was the second-worst under longtime coach Dabo Swinney, raising questions about how hot his seat is heading into 2026.
Dabo Swinney and Clemson find themselves trailing LSU 31-3 on Saturday night in Baton Rouge to open up the season.
Lane Kiffin could hardly have asked for a better debut at LSU, as the Tigers delivered a mammoth 51-10 win over Clemson on Saturday. As LSU handed Dabo Swinney the worst defeat of his tenure as Clemson head coach,
Christopher Vizzina will open the season as Clemson’s starting quarterback, but Dabo Swinney made it clear the Tigers may not have to wait long to see freshman Tait Reynolds get his opportunity.