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How the Clemson loss to Syracuse encapsulates its start to the 2025 season

Clemson is 1-3 to start the season for the first time under Dabo Swinney. The loss to Syracuse last weekend perfectly displayed the issues with the Tigers’ start.

Dabo Swinney arguing an offical’s call in Syracuse v Clemson game | Katie DeVaney/GettyImages

Clemson is 1-3 to start the 2025 season. This is the worst start the Tigers have had in Dabo Swinney’s tenure as the head coach of the program. The Tigers’ latest loss to Syracuse perfectly encapsulates the disappointing start to the season.

All of the Tigers most glaring issues were on display in the loss.