LSU defeats Clemson in a 51-10 blowout loss for Dabo Swinney
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:58 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Clemson dropped a 51-10 decision to LSU on Saturday in what stands as the worst loss of coach Dabo Swinney’s career. The Tigers struggled throughout the contest, failing to execute in several phases of the game. Following the 41-point defeat, Swinney addressed the media and attributed the outcome to fundamental failures on the field. He stated plainly that the team did not perform standard football tasks at an acceptable level. The defeat leaves Clemson with significant questions to address following the lopsided result. There were no excuses offered by the coaching staff regarding the performance or the final margin.
- •LSU defeated Clemson 51-10 on Saturday.
- •The 41-point margin is the worst loss of Dabo Swinney's coaching career.
- •Swinney cited poor performance and fundamental execution issues after the game.
- •Clemson failed to keep the game competitive in the lopsided loss.
- 7:39 AMESPN NCAAF — Dabo endures worst loss of career in 41-point rout
"Clemson coach Dabo Swinney made no excuses after his team's 51-10 loss to LSU on Saturday, saying simply, "We didn't do football stuff well enough."
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