Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney spoke out with a bold claim ahead of today's game against South Carolina.

Dabo Swinney will coach in one the most significant rivalry games of his career on Saturday afternoon when Clemson hosts South Carolina with possible College Football Playoff implications on the line.

Every game of the season is always important, but some are more important than others, and the rivalry game is always going to be the most important game to fan

This year, the matchup between Clemson and South Carolina means a little more with the Tigers' playoff hopes in the balance. Clemson heads into this weekend with a pivotal opportunity that could shape its postseason.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program are having a brutal time with decommitments in their 2024 recruiting class, as the new era of college football recruiting and NIL having some big impacts on the Tigers upcoming class.

Dabo Swinney's reinvigorated perspective on NIL and recruiting is the mindset it takes to succeed in college athletics now.