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Clemson, Dabo Swinney and College Football Playoff

Examining Dabo Swinney's 'first 16-0 team' College Football Playoff prediction: Can Clemson run the table?
S andwiched among other contenders in the preseason coaches poll, Clemson is aims for a second consecutive ACC Championship and College Football Playoff bid during the 2025 season. And if Dabo Swinney's early prediction comes to fruition for his veteran-laden team, the Tigers make history.
Paul Finebaum rips coaches for 'bias' against Dabo Swinney, Clemson football
ESPN college football voice Paul Finebaum says Dabo Swinney, Clemson suffer a 'bias' from other coaches and media.
EA Sports' College Football 26 predicts the 2025 Clemson football season
How will 2025 go for Cade Klubnik and the Tigers? Clemson Wire let EA Sports' College Football 26 take the wheel and predict the upcoming season.
Dabo Swinney Believes Clemson Can Go 16-0 in 2025
Dabo Swinney has never shied away from bold claims, but his latest prediction might be his most ambitious yet. The Clemson head coach, now entering his 17th season with the program, told ESPN’s Chris Low that he believes his 2025 Tigers are on track to make college football history — again.
Why Dabo Swinney believes Clemson football will become first 16-0 team one day
Dabo Swinney isn't sure this year's team will go undefeated, but he believes Clemson football will accomplish this feat one day. Here's why.
Dabo Swinney thinks Clemson will have the first 16-0 team in college football history
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has not quite been able to consistently replicate the huge success he and his program had late in the 2010s, but that has not
Why Dabo Swinney is optimistic Clemson football can go 16-0 one day in new CFP format
Dabo Swinney believes Clemson can go 16-0 one day. Greenville News' Clemson beat writer Derrian Carter explains why this year's team could be the one.
Why Clemson football transfer Tristan Smith could get an extra year of eligibility
WR Tristan Smith was one of three transfers Clemson football added in 2025. He has one year of eligiblity remaining but could ...
Paul Finebaum Names Historic College Football Program Being Held Back By Head Coach
Penn State returns many key players for the upcoming season, including quarterback Drew Allar, running backs Kaytron Allen ...
When does college football start in 2025? What you need to know
Here's what you need to know about the start of college football in 2025, with the most important games on the early schedule ...
Clemson football earns surprising ranking in insider’s top 10
ESPN's Greg McElroy places Dabo Swinney's Clemson team at the top of his 2025 preseason college football rankings ...
College Football’s Preseason Top 25 Rankings for 2025
The 2025 college football season kicks off in less than 20 days, but with fall practice underway and offseason roster ...
Clemson AD explains how new ACC field storming rule will change football games
Phillips, the ACC commissioner, has confirmed Clemson’s Gathering at the Paw can continue under the conference’s new policy ...
Clemson and North Carolina rumors raise possibility of more college football realignment
Having Clemson is one of the few things keeping the ACC’s status as a “power conference” alive. If the Tigers were to depart, ...
Paul Finebaum Names College Football QB Poised for Breakout Heisman Campaign
The LSU Tigers have established themselves as one of the premier quarterback programs in college football. Since 2019, the ...
2026 NFL draft: College football teams with most top prospects
Which schools have the best talent for next year's draft? We picked 12 must-watch rosters loaded with potential future ...
Colin Cowherd Again Predicts College Football’s National Championship Game
Colin Cowherd doubled down on his prediction for this year's college football national title game after the preseason ...