Clemson’s season has been nothing short of tumultuous. They are sitting at 4-5 after being ranked No. 4 in the preseason polls and positioned as national championship contenders. Dabo Swinney addressed the media this week, offering clarity about where his program stands. More importantly, he talked about who’s earning their spot on the field versus who’s watching from the sideline.

The HC didn’t mince words when discussing cornerback Jeadyn Lukus. He has barely seen the field recently despite being listed on the depth chart. “Just playing the guys who have earned it and played the best,” Swinney said bluntly when asked about Lukus’s absence. “It’s nothing against J-Lu, it’s what Strozier has done.” He emphasized this wasn’t an injury situation but purely based on performance. Avieon Stroz

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