Fansided · Sep 7, 2025
Dabo Swinney sounds off: Clemson’s resilient second half masks first-half woes
After a rocky start against Troy, Dabo Swinney praises Clemson’s resilience, highlights standout units, and points out what still needs fixing before ACC play.
2025 Clemson Football Camp | Katie Januck/GettyImagesClemson’s 27–16 win over Troy wasn’t pretty, but Dabo Swinney made it clear he saw character in the Tigers’ response.
“Just a really weird game, a lot of adversity to have to overcome early, but the guys stayed together and really proud of them for battling,” Swinney said. “They really put a good second half together offensively to get it going.”