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Brent Venables wasn’t coaching, but Clemson felt his presence and responded

In the midst of a disastrous 4-5 season, Clemson's Dabo Swinney got a boost from an old friend. See how Brent Venables' return to Death Valley brought some "good mojo".

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For one night, in the middle of a season defined by historic failure and a crumbling defense, the magic returned to Death Valley. It just happened to be on the sideline, wearing a guest pass.

As Clemson fought to salvage its season against Florida State, Dabo Swinney looked up and saw a familiar, fiery face: Brent Venables.