Miami overwhelms Clemson in pivotal ACC showdown

No. 4 Miami secured a commanding 41-13 victory over Clemson on October 3, solidifying their position in the ACC. This game highlighted the contrasting approaches of Miami’s Mario Cristobal and Clemson’s Dabo Swinney in roster management amidst changes in college football. Cristobal has effectively utilized the transfer portal and NIL to build a competitive roster, while Swinney's resistance to these trends has left Clemson struggling with recruiting and transfer success. The outcome suggests a significant power shift within the conference, as Miami aims for playoff contention while Clemson grapples with its decline.

• 3:55 AMCBS Sports — Mario Cristobal's new way met Dabo Swinney's old approach -- and one is clearly working better