The Clemson Tigers, coached by Dabo Swinney, recently kick-started their preparations for the 2026 college football season. On Wednesday, March 11, Chapel Fowler put out a few tweets to reveal that Swinney and his retooled Tigers roster had just had their first scrimmage of the spring season, as they prepare for a deep run come the next campaign.
Swinney’s post-game interviews suggested that the game did not go in their favor. He was vividly disappointed in his team’s first outing. Swinney was heavily critical of his quarterbacks. The tenured tactician was not pleased with how they played offensively, deeming it subpar.
Swinney was blunt in talking about Nolan Hauser, saying he was disappointed in the starting place kicker. It was also mentioned that Hauser is entering his third year of college football, so Swinney is hoping he overcomes his freshman jitters.
Swinney will enter his 17th year with the Clemson-based program in the upcoming season. He is one of the most respected coaches in the program’s history. He is hoping to improve on last year’s overall record for the team and reach the 2026 college football playoffs. The 56-year-old has won a couple of national championships with the Tigers in 2016 and 2018.
The 2025 Clemson Tigers Finished With An Overall Record Of 7-6
As mentioned above, Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers were inconsistent in the 2025 season. They finished with an overall record of 7-6 (4-4 ACC) as the seventh seed in the ACC standings.
They missed the postseason and will aim to work their way back there next year. The Tigers lost to the Penn State Nittany Lions by 12 points, 22-10, in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl.
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