National championship goals are not yet lost for Clemson, but the Tigers are trending the wrong direction with two losses in their first three games.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he’s hearing the criticism, but he’s intent on proving the Tigers can swim in hot water.

He barked back at mounting criticism and so-called haters of Clemson’s position in the playoff pecking order, which became louder after the 24-21 road loss to Georgia Tech last week. Clemson also lost the opener to LSU, 17-10.

The Tigers are 1-2 for the first time since 2014, when they finished 10-3 and beat Oklahoma in the Russell Athletic Bowl.

“If they want me gone, if they’re tired of winning, they can send me on my way because that’s all we’ve done is win,” Swinney said on Tuesday.

“So if they’re tired of winning

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