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Coverage dated September 1, 2026

Clemson coach calls NFL players returning to play college football 'embarrassing' for the sport

Headline from BRPROUD Baton Rouge

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s Dabo Swinney joined the list of football coaches bashing the possibility of former pros being allowed to return to play in college this season, calling it a “joke” and “embarrassing” as he prepares to play the team at the center of the controversy.

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  1. AL.com

    Dabo Swinney calls LSU attempting to add former pro players ‘kind of embarrassing’ (opens AL.com)

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    Clemson faces LSU in season-opener Saturday night

  2. Newsweek

    Clemson’s Dabo Swinney Rips Lane Kiffin for ‘Embarrassing’ College Football (opens Newsweek)

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    The Clemson Tigers will open up their 2026 college football season with a highly-anticipated matchup against the LSU Tigers.

  3. BRPROUD Baton Rouge

    Clemson coach calls NFL players returning to play college football 'embarrassing' for the sport (opens BRPROUD Baton Rouge)

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    CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s Dabo Swinney joined the list of football coaches bashing the possibility of former pros being allowed to return to play in college this season, calling it a “joke” and “embarrassing” as he prepares to play the team at the center of the controversy.

  4. Bismarck Tribune

    Dabo Swinney sounds off on LSU, Lane Kiffin adding NFL players to roster before Clemson game (opens Bismarck Tribune)

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    CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney likes Lane Kiffin, and he doesn’t blame any player or program for taking advantage of something the system allows them to do. But he still has plenty of thoughts about LSU and Kiffin…

  5. Fox News

    Clemson's Dabo Swinney throws shade at Lane Kiffin, LSU over bringing in NFL players: 'It's embarrassing' (opens Fox News)

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    Dabo Swinney called the wave of NFL players joining Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers 'embarrassing' ahead of the huge Clemson college football opener.

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