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Clemson’s LSU Loss Fuels Dabo Swinney Job-Security Talk

9/5/2026

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Florida State upset SMU in Week 1, a rare opening-week upset.
Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel posted a breakout second-year performance.
Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon threw five touchdowns, the first true-freshman starter since 2004.
Clemson suffered a heavy loss at LSU, prompting job-security speculation for coach Dabo Swinney.
Transfer quarterback Ashton Daniels is expected to boost Florida State’s offense after the loss to New Mexico State.

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Story summary

Florida State upset SMU in Week 1, a rare opening-week upset.
Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel posted a breakout second-year performance.
Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon threw five touchdowns, the first true-freshman starter since 2004.
Clemson suffered a heavy loss at LSU, prompting job-security speculation for coach Dabo Swinney.
Transfer quarterback Ashton Daniels is expected to boost Florida State’s offense after the loss to New Mexico State.