It seems like everyone except Clemson realizes how deep this slump has gone. What was once one of college football’s most consistent powerhouses now feels stuck in reverse. Saturday’s 35–24 defeat to SMU marked the Tigers’ third home loss of the year and their fifth straight against a Power Four opponent. Despite messing up this badly, Dabo Swinney isn’t losing his calm.

After three conference losses, there’s no chance left for the Clemson Tigers to make a playoff appearance this season. Yet the head coach stood firm in his belief that this tough stretch is simply another chapter in the rebuilding process. He already has a plan ready for his team, as he laid it out in the post-game presser:

“Let’s go back to work. And you know, this is tough at this point, but the year. So that’s all I c

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