Dabo Swinney criticizes 'shameful' plane banner over FSU stadium
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Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Before the match on October 31, 2026, between Clemson and Florida State, a plane flew over Doak Campbell Stadium with a banner calling for the dismissal of Seminoles coach Mike Norvell. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney condemned the action as "embarrassing" and "shameful." The banner's message came ahead of Florida State's 36-24 loss to Clemson.
- •Clemson won the game, defeating Florida State 36-24.
- •A plane banner urged FSU to fire coach Mike Norvell.
- •Dabo Swinney called the banner action "embarrassing" and "shameful."
- •The incident occurred before the game on October 31, 2026.
- •This loss adds to the scrutiny on Norvell's coaching tenure.
- 6:33 AMESPN — Clemson's Swinney irked by 'shameful' plane banner urging FSU to fire Norvell
"Before Florida State's 36-24 loss to Clemson on Saturday night, a plane carrying a banner urging the school to fire Seminoles coach Mike Norvell hovered over Doak Campbell Stadium, a move Tigers coach Dabo Swinney called "embarrassing" and "shameful."
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