Clemson coach Dabo Swinney criticizes LSU over potential addition of NFL players
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney characterized the potential addition of former NFL players to the LSU football roster as embarrassing during a September 1 press conference. The comments arrive ahead of the September 5 matchup between No. 23 Clemson and No. 11 LSU in Baton Rouge. LSU is seeking to add tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris to its roster for the upcoming season. Both players' eligibility rests on the outcome of a court hearing scheduled for September 3 regarding a temporary restraining order against SEC rules. Swinney described the current regulatory environment as lacking governance while maintaining that his team’s preparation for the game remains unchanged.
- •No. 23 Clemson plays No. 11 LSU on September 5 in Baton Rouge.
- •LSU players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris await a judicial ruling on their eligibility.
- •A judge will decide on September 3 whether to uphold a restraining order against SEC player eligibility rules.
- •Dabo Swinney stated his team's game plan for the LSU matchup remains unaffected by the roster dispute.
- 7:10 PMESPN NCAAF — Dabo says pursuit of NFL players 'embarrassing'
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney calls LSU's NFL additions 'embarrassing'
"LSU's potential addition of former NFL players has been a hot topic, something Dabo Swinney called "embarrassing" ahead of Clemson's opener.
"Dabo Swinney said the potential return of players from NFL minicamps to college is 'embarrassing' ahead of Clemson's season opener at LSU.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFSep 1, 2026, 7:10 PMDabo says pursuit of NFL players 'embarrassing'
Dabo Swinney said the potential return of players from NFL minicamps to college is 'embarrassing' ahead of Clemson's season opener at LSU.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:39 PMClemson football coach Dabo Swinney calls LSU's NFL additions 'embarrassing'
LSU's potential addition of former NFL players has been a hot topic, something Dabo Swinney called "embarrassing" ahead of Clemson's opener.
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