The dynasty isn’t necessarily dead. Let’s get that out of the way right now.
This isn’t one of those stories.
Even great programs on historic runs are entitled to a mulligan every now and then. But Clemson’s dramatic fall this season could very well be a sign of further struggles to come, and the days of the Tigers’ dominance feel largely behind them. At least in the moment.
If this is a mulligan, it’s a major one. There is no possible way to sugarcoat just how disappointing Clemson has been relative to expectations this fall.