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Finebaum Calls for Firing Dabo Swinney After LSU Blowout

9/8/2026

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Paul Finebaum said he would fire Clemson coach Dabo Swinney after the 51-10 loss to LSU.
LSU outgained Clemson 644 yards to 145 and limited Clemson to eight first downs.
Clemson quarterbacks Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynold combined for 105 yards and threw one interception.
Swinney admitted the loss was embarrassing, saying Clemson “got our ass kicked.”
Clemson’s coach buyout would cost $57 million if the university fires Swinney in 2026.

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Paul Finebaum said he would fire Clemson coach Dabo Swinney after the 51-10 loss to LSU.
LSU outgained Clemson 644 yards to 145 and limited Clemson to eight first downs.
Clemson quarterbacks Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynold combined for 105 yards and threw one interception.
Swinney admitted the loss was embarrassing, saying Clemson “got our ass kicked.”
Clemson’s coach buyout would cost $57 million if the university fires Swinney in 2026.