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Shannon Dawson critiques SEC ahead of Clemson matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 10:34 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Shannon Dawson critiques SEC ahead of Clemson matchup

Summary

Miami (FL) offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson comments on the SEC ahead of the team's game against Clemson. He expressed frustration with preseason rankings, questioning their validity and mocking the conference's prominence in early season lists. Dawson highlighted the unpredictability of rankings and the fact that many highly-ranked teams often do not end the season in the same standing. He is optimistic ahead of the game, especially with running back Mark Fletcher returning to the lineup. Miami looks to continue its success after previously defeating SEC teams Texas A&M and Ole Miss during the College Football Playoffs.

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By the Numbers

•Miami faces Clemson in their upcoming matchup.
•Mark Fletcher returns to play for Miami.
•Dawson critiques SEC's rankings and predicts instability.
•Miami previously defeated two SEC teams in playoffs.

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10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Miami football news: Shannon Dawson takes shot at SEC ahead of Clemson clash

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Miami (FL) football offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson gains back star running back Mark Fletcher versus Clemson . No doubt the OC wants to unleash fury onto the Hurricanes’ Atlantic Coast Conference rival. But Dawson took a fierce shot at the SEC too. The verbose coordinator took his dig at the rival conference Monday, with rankings becoming the […] The post Miami football news: Shannon Dawson takes shot at SEC ahead of Clemson clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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