Dabo Swinney Called Out For 'Coaching Malpractice' After Clemson Loss To LSU

‘Chin it and move on.’ Clemson QB has to rally after week of blunt criticism

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik still has Dabo Swinney’s backing after a rough Week 1, but he hasn’t been spared from blunt criticism of his play. Can he rebound in Week 2 versus Troy?

Dabo Swinney Called Out For 'Coaching Malpractice' After Clemson Loss To LSU

Dabo Swinney, Clemson Tigers The Clemson Tigers entered the college football season ranked No. 4 in the AP Poll and with genuine national title aspirations. Those hopes are still alive. But they were severely damaged by a 17-10 home loss to LSU in Week 1. Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik, a preseason Heisman favorite, struggled mightily in the season opener. But Clemson’s run game was even worse, accounting for just 31 yards on 20 carries. That’…

Brian Kelly says freshman corner DJ Pickett already makes LSU better

Arguably the biggest recruiting victory for Brian Kelly and his LSU program during the 2025 recruiting cycle was securing former 5-star defensive back and Tampa, Florida native DJ Pickett. Pickett was the highest-rated recruit for the Tigers in the entire cycle and was an immediate contributor on the defensive side of the ball as soon as he set foot on campus. He played a major role in LSU’s Week 1 win on the road over Clemson, racking up 2 solo…

Where do Klubnik, Clemson offense go following LSU loss?

On Aug. 30, the No. 4 Clemson Tigers dropped their opening game against the No. 9 LSU Tigers, in a major night game marketed as the “Battle for Death Valley.” The loss sparked concern amongst fans in upstate South Carolina, worried that the loss set up the same story for the Tigers: dominance against the ACC, creating hype just for the team to drop-off when facing the SEC. All of these are valid concerns, especially in the showing against LSU in…

Swinney challenges critics to bring on the hate as No. 8 Clemson looks to bounce back against Troy - ABC Columbia

(AP)– Dabo Swinney says bring on the hate. The Clemson Tigers coach expects — and welcomes — criticism following his team’s season-opening 17-10 loss to LSU last week, which included a disappointing performance from first-team preseason All-American quarterback Cade Klubnik. The loss dropped the Tigers from No. 4 to No. 8 in the AP Top 25, while LSU jumped from ninth to third. “Everybody can just start throwing mud now. Just bring it on,” Swinne…