Dabo Swinney and No. 4 Clemson host rival South Carolina on Saturday night in Death Valley. Kickoff for the annual grudge match is set for 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Here is the transcript of Swinney’s press conference on Tuesday as he previews the Gamecocks and talks about the history of the rivalry and what it means to him.
Opening Statement: “Happy Thanksgiving everyone. This week I hope everyone has a great week and get a chance to spend a little time with your families. I am very grateful for this team and the season that we have had at this point.