Clemson pulled away for a 56-35 victory against South Carolina on Saturday night at Death Valley and earned its fifth consecutive win against the Gamecocks in the process.
But some critics and Clemson fans were disappointed after the Tigers allowed USC to pass for 510 yards and put up 600 yards of offense, the fifth-highest total Clemson has ever allowed.
Tigers coach Dabo Swinney had a message for those people Sunday evening during his teleconference previewing the ACC Championship Game.
“If 12-0 ain’t good enough then it’s time to seek other places,” Swinney said. “You people who suggest it felt like a loss, y’all need to check yourself.