Dabo Swinney watches football during Clemson's off week, supports Samford

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Dabo Swinney watches football during Clemson's off week, supports Samford
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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney spent his team's off weekend focused on football, including watching Samford lose to Chattanooga. Swinney's son, Drew Swinney, is a first-year wide receivers coach for Samford. Despite the team's struggles, Swinney found himself supporting them, saying, "Go Dogs," during the game. He explained that for football coaches, off weekends typically involve studying the game for new strategies. Clemson, currently 3-2, will return to play Charleston Southern on October 17.

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  • •Dabo Swinney supported Samford during their recent game.
  • •Clemson football is 3-2 heading into their next game.
  • •Swinney focuses on schemes and scenarios during off weeks.
  • •Samford lost 19-3 to Chattanooga on October 10.
  • •Clemson plays Charleston Southern on October 17.
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Coach Dabo Swinney had an interesting Clemson off weekend that full of watching football. He even found himself saying "Go Dogs."

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