ACC football notes: Swinney says Clemson stunk last year

ACC football notes: Swinney says Clemson stunk last year

Plus familiar names join BC and an unsatisfied team at Georgia Tech

Seven Wins 'Not Good Enough' at Clemson

Seven Wins ‘Not Good Enough’ at Clemson CHARLOTTE — Dabo Swinney made it clear on Thursday that seven wins are not good enough at Clemson. After starting the 2025 season by losing three of their first four games, Swinney’s Tigers did rebound and win six of their next eight, before falling to Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl and finishing 7-6. It was Swinney’s worst season since 2010, which was also the last time Clemson finished with a below .50…

Swinney says Clemson focused on fixing mistakes, not on outside expectations

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney struck a familiar tone Wednesday at the ACC Football Kickoff, expressing confidence in his program's direction despite a disappointing 2025 season and mounting outside skepticism.