Dabo Swinney thanks Clemson fans for enduring lightning delay
Theclemsoninsider.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney expressed gratitude to fans for their patience during a lengthy lightning delay before the home opener against Georgia Southern on September 13. The nearly two-hour delay postponed the start of the game at Memorial Stadium. Swinney's shoutout aimed to acknowledge the supporters' loyalty amidst challenging weather conditions. The game status remains ongoing as teams prepare for kick-off following the delay.
- •Dabo Swinney acknowledges fans during a lightning delay
- •Delay lasted almost two hours before game
- •Game ongoing against Georgia Southern
- •Home opener at Memorial Stadium
- •Fans welcomed despite adverse conditions
- 8:54 PMTheclemsoninsider.com — Dabo Swinney Has Message for Clemson Fans - theclemsoninsider.com
"Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave a shoutout to Tiger fans for sticking it out through a lengthy lightning delay before the Tigers’ home opener against Georgia Southern on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. The nearly two-hour delay resulted in the latest…
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