Is this the most frustrating season that Dabo Swinney has experienced as Clemson’s head coach?
Swinney was asked that question during his postgame press conference following Saturday’s 46-45 loss to Duke at Memorial Stadium – Duke’s first win at Clemson since 1980.
“No. 2010,” Swinney replied. “I would put this one and ’10 probably right there. Those two.”
The reigning ACC champion, coming off a College Football Playoff appearance last year, Clemson entered this season ranked No. 4 in the AP Poll, and multiple national analysts picked the Tigers to win the national title.
Now, Swinney’s team sits at 3-5 overall and 2-4 in the ACC.