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Dabo Swinney draws hard line on Clemson’s portal approach

Dabo Swinney says Clemson won’t cut deals or tamper in the transfer portal, even as the Tigers prepare for a larger portal class this offseason.

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As the transfer portal accelerates into college football’s fast lane, Dabo Swinney isn’t changing lanes with it.

Speaking Monday ahead of Clemson’s Pinstripe Bowl matchup with Penn State, Swinney made it clear the Tigers won’t engage in behind-the-scenes negotiations before the portal officially opens Jan. 2 — even as other programs move at warp speed.