CLEMSON — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney passionately defended his program and had a message for his critics as the Tigers are off to their worst start since 2014.

Clemson (1-2, 0-1 ACC) is unranked in both polls after losing 24-21 to Georgia Tech in Week 3. The Tigers entered the 2025 season as ACC favorites and a popular pick to win the national championship but have a 3.9% chance to make the College Football Playoff (tied for fifth best in the ACC), according to ESPN's FPI.

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