Clemson’s 2023 campaign kicked off Monday night with a 28-7 loss to Duke. Dabo Swinney’s squad was an overwhelming favorite heading into this matchup.
Swinney was so stunned by Monday’s performance that he struggled to find the right words during his postgame press conference.
“That’s the weirdest game I’ve ever been a part of,” Swinney said. “I’ve been beat. I’ve had my butt kicked. But that’s the strangest game I’ve ever been a part of.”
Throughout last night’s game, college football fans offered their thoughts on Swinney’s future at Clemson. Many of them believe the Tigers’ championship era under his reign is over.
True or False: The championship Dabo era at Clemson is over. pic.twitter.com/3gRMh4Leaf
— Saturday Down South (@SatDownSouth) September 5, 2023
“To me i feel like Dabo is past his prime, the Clemson days are over,” one fan said.
To me i feel like Dabo is past his prime, the Clemson days are over https://t.co/mWLp8w5Hj9
— Sean Militello (@Sean_Militello1) September 5, 2023
Another fan said, “It looks as if Clemson’s dynasty is over. Dabo hasn’t been able to adapt in the transfer portal, NIL world of college athletics. If it weren’t for a muffed punt, Clemson would be shut out right now.”
It looks as if Clemson’s dynasty is over. Dabo hasn’t been able to adapt in the transfer portal, NIL world of college athletics. If it weren’t for a muffed punt, Clemson would be shut out right now
— Casey Schultz (@csjumpman3) September 5, 2023
“Clemson suck. Dabo reign is over… taking the + points against them all year lol,” a third fan commented.
Clemson suck. Dabo reign is over… taking the + points against them all year lol
— THE ANSWER 🆎👑 (@RealTwanBrown) September 5, 2023
Clemson will try to bounce back this Saturday against Charleston Southern.
In less than three weeks, Clemson will face Florida State. As of right now, it’s hard to have any faith in the Tigers for that game.