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Clemson's Dabo Swinney Slams Officiating After Duke Loss

11/5/2025

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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney criticized college football officiating after a controversial pass interference call in the team's loss to Duke.
He described the call as one of the worst in his career and advocated for full-time referees and a transparent review process.
Swinney expressed frustration over the lack of accountability for officials compared to players and coaches.
He submitted 14 calls for review this season, believing eight were incorrect, leading to a public reprimand and a $10,000 fine for Clemson from the ACC.

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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney criticized college football officiating after a controversial pass interference call in the team's loss to Duke.
He described the call as one of the worst in his career and advocated for full-time referees and a transparent review process.
Swinney expressed frustration over the lack of accountability for officials compared to players and coaches.
He submitted 14 calls for review this season, believing eight were incorrect, leading to a public reprimand and a $10,000 fine for Clemson from the ACC.