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Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers team has fallen quite a bit in the latest ESPN FPI rating after a tough loss on Saturday.
After Bryant Wesco Jr.'s injury, SEMO transfer Tristan Smith rose to the occasion for Clemson, shining in a breakout performance against SMU.
Even with a loss and some first-half struggles, Clemson backup quarterback Christopher Vizzina was a bright spot on Saturday.
Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney feels confident that quarterback Cade Klubnik can return from injury after the bye week.
Clemson is the 'biggest disappointment' in college football, according to USA TODAY Sports. And yet, the Tigers could still reach the ACC title game.
Those sorts of trends — which stretch back to past seasons as well — can make Clemson’s mantra of simply getting back to it on Mondays fall on the deaf ears of fans, who are now paying more than ever to watch the team on Saturdays.
Swinney signed a 10-year, $115 million extension in 2021, which runs through the 2031 season. If the Tigers were to make a change at head coach this year, the program would owe Swinney a $60 million buyout. It's the 8th-highest buyout in college football.
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Live Update Wrap: Clemson falls to SMU in Death Valley after the Tigers' defense struggles
Despite Vizzina’s efforts, Clemson’s defense couldn’t come up with key stops. SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, both to Jordan Hudson, including a 70-yard strike early and a late third-down completion that sealed the win.