USA Today says Clemson's 2025 team echoes Swinney's championship era with veteran experience

Head coach Dabo Swinney continues to prioritize player development over heavy use of the transfer portal, bringing in only three transfers this offseason. With Cade Klubnik returning at quarterback and new defensive coordinator Tom Allen on board, analysts like USA Today’s Blake Toppmeyer see shades of Swinney’s past national championship teams in this year’s squad.