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Dabo takes offense at question about 'roster construction'

Headline from WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg, on the newest of 2 developments

SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) -Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney spoke as much about this past Saturday's rout at LSU, a 51-10 loss, as he did about the upcoming opponent, Georgia Southern (Saturday, 7:30pm, Death Valley) at his weekly Tuesday news conference.

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  1. Dabo Swinney’s Buyout Number is Trending After Clemson’s Blowout Loss to LSU

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Dabo takes offense at question about 'roster construction'

    Headline from WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg ·

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  1. Newsweek

    Dabo Swinney Assigns Blame for ‘Incredibly Disappointing’ Clemson Loss to LSU (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney gave his honest assessment of what led to his team's blowout loss to LSU.

  2. Fox News

    Time is now, Clemson Tigers and Dabo Swinney need to call it quits after historic run (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers suffered a humiliating 51-10 loss to LSU, raising fresh questions about whether the program needs a coaching change.

  3. Newsweek

    Dabo Swinney Put on Notice After Clemson's Blowout Loss to LSU (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Paul Finebaum sounds off on Dabo Swinney's future after Clemson's brutal 51-10 loss to Lane Kiffin and LSU.

  4. Newsweek

    Dabo Swinney’s Buyout Number is Trending After Clemson’s Blowout Loss to LSU (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Dabo Swinney's seat just got hotter after Clemson's blowout loss to LSU — and firing him now could actually save the school money.

  5. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Dabo Swinney takes offense to reporter’s question: ‘Did you play football?’ (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The Clemson head coach was not happy with a question he received after his team's blowout loss to LSU.

  6. Newsweek

    Dabo Swinney Sends Defiant Message Amid Clemson Buyout Rumors (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Dabo Swinney refused to entertain questions about his offseason decisions after Clemson's loss to LSU as buyout talk heats up.

  7. New York Post

    Clemson’s Dabo Swinney blows up at reporter over roster question after brutal LSU loss: ‘Did you play football?’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Dabo Swinney faced a pointed question in the aftermath of an ugly loss to LSU on Saturday. The Clemson head coach wasn't exactly thrilled to answer it.

  8. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    Dabo takes offense at question about 'roster construction' (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

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    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) -Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney spoke as much about this past Saturday's rout at LSU, a 51-10 loss, as he did about the upcoming opponent, Georgia Southern (Saturday, 7:30pm, Death Valley) at his weekly Tuesday news conference.

  9. Newsweek

    Dabo Swinney Ripped for 'Really Troubling' Response to Reporter's Question (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    ESPN's Paul Finebaum blasted Dabo Swinney's reaction to a question about Clemson's offseason roster construction.

  10. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Paul Finebaum can't believe how far Dabo Swinney and Clemson have fallen (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The ESPN analyst had some harsh words for the Clemson head coach after Saturday's blowout loss to LSU.

  11. Yellowhammer News

    Dabo Swinney has no roster regrets after LSU blowout, but the seat is warming at Clemson (opens Yellowhammer News)

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    Yellowhammer News's feed description

    The Clemson Tigers were on the wrong end of an absolute beat down at the hands of Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers, and coming off a rough 2025 season, Dabo Swinney is starting to feel the pressure. Swinney, who has been resistant for years to adapt to the changing times in college football, including NIL a…

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