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Paul Finebaum Calls for Dabo Swinney Firing After Loss

9/9/2026

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney faced intense criticism after his team lost 51-10 to No. 11 LSU.
LSU added 48 transfers this offseason while Clemson added only 15, a disparity Swinney defended.
Swinney’s contract includes a $57 million buyout if Clemson fires him without cause before Dec. 31, 2026.
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum said he would fire Swinney, declaring Clemson’s national relevance “over.”

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney faced intense criticism after his team lost 51-10 to No. 11 LSU.
LSU added 48 transfers this offseason while Clemson added only 15, a disparity Swinney defended.
Swinney’s contract includes a $57 million buyout if Clemson fires him without cause before Dec. 31, 2026.
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum said he would fire Swinney, declaring Clemson’s national relevance “over.”