Dabo Swinney, Cade Klubnik Orange Bowl postgame press conference

[@williamseale]

Them boys looked ruffed up!!! That ain’t no wake forest or Boston college y’all played this game LMAO 😂

[@Joslinmeister]

Time to flip some burgers Dabo

[@davidburgess2610]

I guess all that smoke from burger flipping got in Clemson ‘s eyes 😂😂😂GO BIG ORANGE

[@mbailey1023]

Who? Never heard of her

[@NoHaBi02]

Wot

[@Mike-jw5pm]

Love watching Clemson lose

[@johncarter6805]

Swinney blamed KJ for the halftime fiasco when it was coaching that didn't call for a spike.

[@jacktherippernilsson9336]

I posted questions on a Tiger site and it was only my questions! I was blasted and it’s sad that as fans of the same team that I don’t want to participate in anymore discussion’s… I will always love Clemson and all I want is for us to continue to be great. Win or lose

[@forestcitykitty8019]

Cant wait for next season!

[@joeyhitchcock5550]

Tennessee didn’t have their heisman QB, two All American WR, and best LB. Dabo should feel thankful it was only 31-14

[@dislikebutton7834]

Clemson was also out multiple starters. It was purely due to a failure of execution. So don’t be talking what ifs

[@Grayson950815]

Stat sheet says otherwise, except for the final score

[@joeyhitchcock5550]

@@Grayson950815 and yet Clemson lost by 17 to the second string offense.

[@joeyhitchcock5550]

@@dislikebutton7834 Clemson was out two starters. They chose to bench DJ. Vols were running there second string offense lol. Go beat up on duke or wake forest.

[@ds--pu1tv]

@@dislikebutton7834 "out multiple starters" bro we was out two top 10 players and multiple other starters we pretty much had a full 2nd string offense out there, dudes right y'all should feel extremely lucky it wasn't a complete blowout our freshman WR went off against that secondary now imagine if we had those 2 WR's and Hendon in that game, I'm fully convinced the game would have been over by halftime.

[@tdog2529]

I just want to know what was up with the water 😂

[@rlh4331]

This just in, Trevor and Deshaun have left the building.

[@jeffhall5240]

Watching Clempson go back down the ladder of success is great. Dabo's ego, only hiring yes men, and refusing to use the portal is leading to the downfall. Couldn't happen to a bigger fake.

[@jeffdowdy9419]

Dabo, I like my burger cooked medium with American cheese. Get to it!

[@x_ItzD_x]

Coaches comments about other teams always comes back to bite them. Guess y’all were flipping the burgers tonight Dabo. 😂😂😂

[@mbailey1023]

When did Dabo say anything about flipping burgers? I clearly missed that.

[@Grayson950815]

Still better than having SC, of ALL teams, put 63 on you… and we play them every year and haven’t managed that!

[@MattBH7]

@@Grayson950815 sounds like one of those moral victories y’all mock us about

[@paulmcleod9092]

Smart ads Carolina Fan

[@joshd.godfroy4761]

Yes, very disappointed in this loss. It hurts. Every loss is a learning experience. Cade and Will a be much better next season. Dabo will build our team again. Case is going to be very good. I feel it. I still bleed Orange. Go Tigers

[@lsking6009]

Streeter needs to be shipped off on the 1st thing smoking

[@judygaugler8869]

I've been a Clemson fan,since 1977. I am disappointed, we lost the game. But we need to look at some things.Our quarter

[@judygaugler8869]

OUR Quarterback's stats were better.The commentators continued to praise him, and tried everything he could to score. He is young, and they said He Will Be next year.

[@michaelkimmerly9598]

Well, well..... How does it feel Dabo to get smacked in the mouth by the team you made smart azz comments on. There's no doubt your good in your conference but, yet again who wouldn't be. You have a good QB up and coming. It's just a shame he won't be coached well. I've been a VFL sence 1977. I guess we will see you in 2024 when there's a 12 team run for the Natty. Until then, GBO 🍊 🏈 🍊 🏈...

[@80sports20]

Dabo Sweeney looks like he’s over his head when he has to play P5 teams outside of the ACC. Clemson looks over their head. Trying trick gimmick plays against SC, and Tenn (fake punt early in the game). It’s like he’s not taking these games seriously and that are getting embarrassed. Notre Dame ran them out the stadium. This bowl game was a microcosm. Dabo looks scared and lost out there, and the team has no guidance. Meanwhile, look at the quite confidence and composure of FSU’s head coach. FSU beat LSU, Florida, and now Oklahoma. They played hard and took the teams seriously. No gimmicks. The games were tough but their coach had the composure and leadership to lead those men. They were much more impressive when they played real competition outside of the weak ACC than Clemson. Dabo needs to do some soul searching

[@lenc4078]

Then why didn't FSU beat Clemson at home this year? Interesting arguement you posed, but there is a reason DJ isn't driving the bus. Did Dabo wait too long to make that changee or was Cade still a work in process at that stage? When you put your big girl panties on and become a coach with 2 Natties under your belt, you may have a better perspective.

[@80sports20]

@@lenc4078 FSU had a skid early on in the season. Credit to Clemson for beating them, but once FSU got going after a rocky start, they were red hot and didn't get embarrassed on the national stage losing to P5 teams outside the ACC like Clemson. They knocked off LSU, Florida, and Oklahoma. Clemson got blown out by a struggling Notre Dame, and lost to 2 solid but not great SEC teams back to back. Shows that Clemson benefits greatly from a weak ACC schedule and would not be a 10 win team in the SEC or Big Ten (maybe not in the Big 12 or Pac 12 either).

[@80sports20]

@@lenc4078 When you put on your big girl panties and admit you know jack **** about football, you may have a better perspective.

[@richardgrace5043]

"When you play in a competitive arena like we play in...." i hope to god he isn't talking about the ACC where clemson has been the only even remotely relevant team since the 90s/EARLY 2000s with zero competition at all

[@dislikebutton7834]

Tough times man. Tough times

[@str864speed4]

Writing is on the wall... This team is digressing... Plain and simple... Take your orange glasses off people... And yes been a Clemson fan for 25 years.... I have seen it come and go... We are cycling out

[@theaustinfamily555]

Clemson really suffering without Vanables

[@alonzokincaid1362]

Vegetables made this team

[@theaustinfamily555]

Venables

[@inDAhole176]

Phil cornblut at it again. That dude man, I don’t have words.

[@tylerpurvis3178]

You lose some you win some. Let's get back to work. Time to build and prepare for next season.

[@mymiataflys]

Thank-you KJ for putting things into perspective at the end. No one can question the effort. And I’m a fan of free popcorn also.

[@donnahawkins3135]

Much love

[@HAMBONE10-4]

Need coaching upgrade at OC, simple as that.

[@rajjar52]

The cameraperson needs to learn how to focus. You found it, then lost it.

[@jpnoobieeiboonpj858]

Clemsons culture is as pure as you will find especially amongst the elite teams. That's all Dabo....but we still need to part ways with Streeter

[@leegoldman7491]

Great comment KJ thank you, so from this moment on you will be known as the "Popcorn Man" you are a true leader, when you feel down and out you out a smile on your face and your teammates will do the same and that my friend is the true strength of a leader, thank you KJ for four years of great memories...All-In...

[@sNorENaDo777]

Tennessee beat the defending and current ACC Champions this season. Pitt and Clemson. Dabo needs to realize finally that talkin smack about other teams and conferences will get you embarrassed every time.

[@ds--pu1tv]

Not only that but we was without 2 top 10 players and multiple other key starters as well as one of our best defensive players, (yes i know Clemson was out a couple starters as well) but i feel like if this game was a reg season game with both teams having all their players UT would have won this one by halftime.

[@DeviledEggs5446]

Clemson keeps losing like this and coach is gonna run out of excuses.

[@topmech71]

I don't know if I see it that way...the players ultimately play the game and have to execute.

[@DeviledEggs5446]

@@topmech71 and play they did..? If you truly think it’s the players that have dipped in talent and not the coaching staff then you have no clue or weight in this conversation. Go Tigers!

[@RaisedCane-qn3ts]

@Cisco Sanhueza Some people can't seem to get enough of Dabo and Streeter's orange Kool Aid!

[@RaisedCane-qn3ts]

@Weekend-Street Dabo promoted from within, and instead of striking gold, the man is striking out!

[@anthonybradley7273]

This press conference needed some real sports journalists. Someone needed to ask Dabo, “Why did you all choose to not run the ball during this game?”

[@valeriegriner5644]

Right! Their game plan was horrible.

[@billw4069]

As a UT fan, I had the same question. The run game for Clemson was there. When UT got thumped by South Carolina, I yelled at the TV wondering why the Coach didn't change the tempo oftge game by slowing it down with the run.

[@Sasketchejuana_man]

When a coach has to mention the team GPA as a positive, you know the mighty has fallen.

[@tommywatterson5276]

Cade is a true freshman. His second full game for 2022 was the Orange Bowl against Tennessee, after his first starting assignment basically was the ACC Championship game against North Carolina. Anyone else care to be put in that position .... let them throw the first ball. Cade will do fine next season.

[@leeal129]

Clemson lost both SEC matchups this season they are a powerhouse in the ACC only, so of course Cade will do fine in the ACC.

[@tommywatterson5276]

@@leeal129 Yea, especially since the academic requirements for student athletes in the ACC are a little higher.

[@tommywatterson5276]

@Billy Cole II I don't think practicing against your own defense during the week is exactly the same as your only two starting games for the season being the ACC Championship and The Orange Bowl against the number 5 team in the nation now.....do you ?

[@tommywatterson5276]

@Billy Cole II I question your intelligence as well.

[@tommywatterson5276]

@Billy Cole IIwhatever you say.

[@byrondickson7902]

Missed opportunities or SEC Defense? Played 2 SEC teams and lost to both.

[@paulmcleod9092]

Carolina Fan won one Game in 7 years, you have a lot to brag about!!!!

[@jedi742]

Should have never benched Uiagalalei

[@alonzokincaid1362]

He was the scapegoat after SC upset

[@markmckinney8535]

Harness it guys! Get the full team back. See ya in the Spring.

[@robbieturnerllc]

🍿🍿🍿

[@Antbeast23]

Clemson fallen off a bit the last two-three years. Teams are exposing them

[@ghostlegit]

Falling off. By winning 11 games. Yeah fallen off.

[@zack6701]

Clemson is no longer a top 3-4 program anymore

[@ghostlegit]

@@zack6701 wrong and cry more.

[@KidMike23]

@@ghostlegit because 11 wins is the standard right? Lol

[@jalo5855]

This team is no longer elite and it is starting to affect recruiting. You can't lose coaches like Brent Venebles and replace them with guys like Goodwin and think "It'll be alright". Streeter is cut from the same cloth too! You want to be a top team you gotta have coaches that top recruits want to play for!

[@reddpatriot2887]

Got news for y’all next year ain’t gonna be any better

[@0utaline]

Dabo, the king of Burger flippers 😂

[@mbailey1023]

How many players does Tennessee currently have in the league?

[@Grayson950815]

When was the last time Tennessee won 12 games in a season?…

[@ds--pu1tv]

@@Grayson950815 i mean to be fair bro we are one of the VERY few teams who have to play Bama and UGA every single year that's almost 2 guaranteed losses for literally any team not to mention we have a consistently top 10/5 hardest schedule every year as well, playing in the SEC is much different than playing in the ACC as far as competition goes and UT proved that this year by beating the defending ACC champs and current ACC champs in 1 season.

[@ds--pu1tv]

@@mbailey1023 considering last year we put 7 in the league and are expected to put just as much this year (if not more) its fair to say UT is progressing.

[@theenetworkking4090]

Clemson latest Losses to out of conference Lsu (championship game) Ohio st (last playoff appearance) Georgia (last season) Notre dame (this season) South Carolina (this season) Tennessee (this season)

[@rover7139]

4 against the SEC.

[@WeAreOne-31]

Please upgrade assistance coaching. Dabo said, "my man Kade." If he's your man then why did it take 11 games to start him? Florida State will be a menace to the ACC.

[@ghostlegit]

Florida state lost to Clemson this season and it wasn't close tbh

[@WeAreOne-31]

@GHOST LEGIT I'm aware. Florida State is not the same team. If we played them today, it would be a closer match.

[@ghostlegit]

@218NWide I seriously doubt it. Florida state is overrated. Look at then struggling with Oklahoma and all of u Clemson fans either a didn't watch the game or b just looked at a scoreboard. Bt Potter who has played amazing all year long missed 3 field goals. Two Clemson got past the 50 yard line 9 times but only got 6 points. Clemson should have won yesterday. Most humiliating loss I've seen.

[@WeAreOne-31]

@@ghostlegit To rationalize your point. An elite team would have won under the circumstances you just highlighted.

[@ghostlegit]

@218NWide nah no elite team will win missing three field goals and not scoring 10 times in the red zone. Clemson Is still the king of the acc but hopefully Florida state and Clemson will be a good match up next year.

[@TheHardTake]

Actually field goals would have won the game 5 missed opportunities on 3s 15 points if you count the end of the first half debacle. That’s 29 points I mean that makes it a game at least. I mean then your competitive

[@mbailey1023]

I can only assume you’re counting the missed 4th down conversion on the first possession as the 5th missed FG (since you already said you’re counting the end of the first half. As you pointed out, that would be 15 points. We lost by 17, so no, that wasn’t enough to win.

[@tomblack8466]

Coaches, explain the early trick plays? Why? Give the ball to your RB, he will get yards. And an early 55 yard field goal attempt and miss? Why so early?

[@80sports20]

Exactly! The early trick play that was stopped gave huge momentum to Tenn. They did a gimmick play against South Carolina that didn’t work, and in all likelihood cost them the game. He seems to be over his head. Meanwhile I look at the quiet confidence and mature leadership and play calling of FSU’s head coach (Norvell), and it’s no wonder why they have won against out of conference P5 schools in bug games. Dabo needs to do some soul searching

[@Black_Caucus]

This one falls on the coaching staff. 6 trips to the red zone and 3 fucking points isn't on the running back, QB, or even the field goal kicker who missed 3 out of nowhere. Also, I love being aggressive, but that fake field goal at the very start of the game seemed a bit early. TN defense very obviously saw it coming, even if the rest of us at home didn't. If the fake field goal succeeded, obviously we wouldn't be trash talking it, we would be praising it, so I don't think that was too big of a deal. The fake wasn't the defining part of the game. Like someone on Twitter said: Clemson was able to drive down the field on Tennessee all night, the play-calling was fantastic- and then EVERY single time they got to the red zone, OC Streeter pulled out a Denny's menu and starting calling plays off that. It's that simple. Our OC and DC should be coaching pee wee flag football, not D1 football at Clemson. Dabo has to take some responsibility for taking the 'good ole' boy' southern politics approach and 'hiring within' to give his close buddies a big pay-raise. We could have gotten ANYONE in the country, and he settled for two unqualified guys that are HOLDING BACK Clemson from doing their best. And the worst part is that whenever Streeter is [rightfully] questioned, he throws a tantrum. I will say, Goodwin is far better of a coordinator, but that's mostly because of his players and the fact he's got six first rounder guys. Without all that talent, Goodwin would be just as bad as Streeter I think. OC Streeter has to go though man, whether it's completely off the team or whether he's demoted to something else. We aren't making it to the playoffs with that kind of play-calling. It's that simple. And Dabo fucking knows it. He's a smart guy.

[@foxbodyblues6709]

Just wait till the recruiting class of 2020 (#3) and 2021 (#4) cycle through this off season and next. There will be a noticeable drop in talent. Especially on the defense.

[@jimwright7613]

Lousy coaching from both Clemson corrdiators; I am thinking major changes have to come down soon.

[@rickydrawdy3630]

Great year tigers! Looking forward to next year with just about all of the team coming back. Kick ass next year Dabo and tigers ! All in always!

[@alonzokincaid1362]

Shoulda never run off DJ!

[@dalesuddeth5294]

Cade: will be awesome in 2023 season. Clemson will be back in 2023...and for all you "couch coaches" out there thinking you know, "please stop,".. your negativity is not the answer NOR do you know more these these coaches, and no one asked for your instructions.. move on...wow!

[@davidburgess2610]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@foxbodyblues6709]

Maybe Cade didn’t notice WHY he had to run for his life so much. Average at best O line (again, 3 straight seasons of this) and zero elite receivers on this roster (for 3 straight seasons also).

[@notyours679]

This guy 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tckiser]

Clemson will be fine…..just an opinion from as 50+ year fan….

[@michaelholcombe3336]

this game was very disappointing, but Dabo is awesome and i love these players!

[@jimwright7613]

We want an effort from our young men that have a burning desire to win at football and life. Your coaching staff are not experienced at either. You need to surround yourself with creative minds that will create opportunities plus challenge you to be better not just yes men. You have no one with that burning desire in their gut since Coach V. has departed.

[@TheDiamonddave1106]

Good job Tigers !you still had a great season still number 1 to fans!

[@193ksp]

That was nothing short of an embarrassment.

[@lj5245]

just admit it you finally had to play a good team and Clemson is not use to that.

[@jackharrington697]

This loss blows Dabo you need a new OC next year and for the love god run the ball!! Dabo Call Jeff Scott ASAP Streeter is not the guy

[@talpollard975]

Dabo mentioned the missed opportunities.... Clemson should have dropped at least 51 points on Tennessee.... 10 times in the red zone..... 14 points total.... NOT TYPICAL CLEMSON OFFENSIVE PRODUCTION....

[@givhansbear]

Hellfire 4 carries for Shipley in first half Streeter failed us in his coaching and planning and he makes excuses like he is clueless congrats to Cade he did a fantastic job....

[@rover7139]

He could've had 50 carries and they still would have lost,if Clemson was in the SEC they will be the 3 rd or 4th best team

[@johnfake6031]

If Dabo doesnt shake up the offensive coaching side off season I will be really disappointed. If we want to be elite big shake up isnt even a question on that side.

[@johnfake6031]

@@rover7139 We have a better winning record against SEC teams than anyone in the SEC except Alabama during regular season meets. Nice try though. Yeah we played awful last night no sugar coating it, but dont drink your koolaide too much.

[@stingray8585]

@@johnfake6031 no Koolaid for our VOLUNTEERS, all orange juice and a 🏆. Seems like you have been smoking something from your comment

[@rover7139]

@@johnfake6031 other than defensive line and a couple of players at linebacker positions,Clemson is not a very talented team like they have been in the past seasons

[@blizzardzz]

Cade did fine. WRs and Oline made too many mistakes. Brandon Streeter needs to be fired or we do not have a bright future

[@jalo5855]

This team is no longer elite and it is starting to affect recruiting. You can't lose coaches like Brent Venebles and replace them with guys like Goodwin and think "It'll be alright". Streeter is cut from the same cloth too! You want to be a top team you gotta have coaches that top recruits want to play for! That goes for the transfer portal as well!

[@foxbodyblues6709]

It’s official. Clemson has slid all the way down to what they were before TL and DW. Back to back 3 loss teams

[@alonzokincaid1362]

We need vegetables back

[@NoHaBi02]

I said this would happen right when Venables left. After experiencing the effect of weaker recruiting that losing Venables caused, we're now in a bad position, and the longer we are in this position, the worse the recruiting will get. We've probably got another two to three years of weak recruiting at the very least, even if we make it back into the playoffs, so all we can do is hope we get lucky and pick up some big time four star players like we did with Watson's recruiting class. Our 2024 recruiting class is starting out VERY slow, and our 2023 class is ranked as bad as 13 in the nation. It's not looking good.

[@jalo5855]

@@NoHaBi02 Facts!

[@TheHardTake]

They are slipping and it’s the coaching hires he made

[@foxbodyblues6709]

It’s a natural regression. Those 2 generational stud QBs were a miracle for Clemson. Now Clemson has slid back down to what they were before. Back to back 3 loss seasons.

[@TheHardTake]

I can agree to an extent but the qb is not the problem. I mean he passed for over 300 yards and his production was good enough to win. The play calling and skill at WR is pathetic

[@rover7139]

@@TheHardTake most was just garbage yards,he played small in the big moments

[@TheHardTake]

@@rover7139 that’s not true at all he marched the ball down field it wasn’t garbage at all. The game was one possession till the final 5-6mins. So that’s not true at all. It’s all the red zone trips coming up empty.

[@rayfoxworth2360]

Clemson players look so sad get use to losing football games now

[@rhrh2025]

I'll never understand putting a freshman quarterback to start the Orange Bowl. It showed that he was a freshman......great potential, but not the time to try a new quarterback!

[@alonzokincaid1362]

They shoulda never ran off DJ. But they had to blame the SC loss on someone

[@outlawj1672]

Hire some more explayers as coaches and what the avalanche Dabo. Also as a LONG time clemson fan, Dabo you play in the ACC , it's easy to have 10 and 11 win seasons. Its almost a given for the consistency against the competition u face that you throw in our face after a loss.

[@billw4069]

As a UT fan, I'm calling out the fans who are slamming Dabo. While I do question the lack of runs in the scheme, but make no mistake, with that Freshman QB, the future for Clemson is bright!

[@outlawj1672]

@Bill W Maybe but depends on who is calling and scripting playcalls. Our OC isn't the answer. The friends and family is good enough to win a weak conference but thats it.

[@lukeorloki]

Just in the bowl games the ACC won 5 of 9 games. Regular season P5 match up wins also show the ACC competitive on par match against the P5. There have been past recent years the ACC has been a step behind the SEC and maybe rarely even the big 10. Still ACC FB in the past decade is competitive with the rest of the P5. It's difficult for FB bias to acknowledge that ACC FB is now up with the old FB conferences PAC, biggly 12, and biggly 10.

[@NoHaBi02]

@@billw4069 I hope you're right, but as a Clemson fan, I think we're falling off. This went from being a QB issue, to being an offensive line, wide receiver, defensive, and play calling issue. Most of the team is bad now, whereas before it was just the QB that was bad.

[@davidburgess2610]

Do you want the SEC again tater man??

[@nathanmoore7266]

It’s been great watching the beginning of the end….lost to Tennessee second string…

[@foxbodyblues6709]

It’s official now. Clemson has slid back down to what they were before DW and TL: Back 2 back 3 loss seasons

[@strangedays871]

Clemson needs to get some o line players in the portal. They got beat all night.

[@rover7139]

They don't develop offensive lineman, any offensive lineman top high school recruit would be crazy to go to Clemson

[@juanbarberis7192]

Dabo has hired poorly. He focuses more on his communication, statistics and marketing - instead of hiring the right people. We do not have Venables-quality any more. We have slipped.

[@ghostlegit]

Venables was very good but Clemson is still elite on defense. I think it more has to do with Jeff Scott leaving. He was a huge reason Clemson offense was very good.

[@jamestwigg4164]

This might be good for Clemson. Cade had not lost a game he started in since middle school. He needed a humbling loss to bring him back to reality and focus in on things he needs to improve. I think this only makes him better as he prepares for next season

[@zeenadog7147]

Humbling! More like crushing! Different kind of pressure when you are the starter! Ask DJ about that! He had someone breathing down his neck the past year.+ Most of you so called "experts" have never had to deal with the kind of pressure we fans put on these kids.

[@dislikebutton7834]

I love that they took the slipping question personally. They still have fight in them

[@ricflair8863]

Back to back losses to mid-SEC teams? Coaching malfeasance. UT had SO MANY opt-outs.

[@stingray8585]

Mid SEC, number 1 offense with more players opt out and the VOLS still hammered a so called ACC Champs.

[@80sports20]

Yup. And getting blown out by Notre Dame. This would be a mid-tier team at best in the SEC or Big Ten.

[@80sports20]

Yup. Don’t forget how a struggling Notre Dame team that was on the verge of collapse blew Clemson out, and ultimately turned their season around. Clemson has been exposed when they play outside of the ACC.

[@30misswhite]

Streeter is getting paid too lose…must be nice

[@anthonybradley7273]

“Missed opportunities”….That’s one way to describe it but the opportunities we missed seems to be more about the coaching than the players. I heard that Jeff Scott needs a job (cough, cough).

[@NoHaBi02]

@gr5382 Agreed, but you forgot to mention the O line, which was perhaps the worst aspect of the game.

[@JimL2883]

Not sure we want more bubble screens, do we?

[@NoHaBi02]

@gr5382 Tennessee is known for having a bad defense. I do agree the defense didn't do great, but that was actually against the top offense in the nation. Our offense was playing against a bad defense, and still did horribly. Their defensive line was getting pressures and sacks on Klubnik within 2 - 3 seconds on nearly every play, and they couldn't block at all for Shipley or Mafah. The announcers were also talking about how horribly the O line was playing for pretty much the entire game.

[@nolenation1993]

Clemson back Clemson. 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆

[@victorvek5227]

Let us know when Streeter is gone.

[@garnettlee320]

Kade must learn how to step into the pocket instead of drifting back. Overall, he played well. Hopefully, Joseph Ngata comes back.

[@joshuaharrelson572]

It was nice seeing Ngata play like he actually cared. A full season of that would be great gor him.

[@Alejandro-mv1lh]

@@joshuaharrelson572 lol he’s such a average wr why?

[@rover7139]

@@Alejandro-mv1lh so is the entire team.

[@zeenadog7147]

Played well? What game were you watching... a 45 QB rating 2 interceptions and horrible time management... that is playing well?

[@jennifermoore372]

Brandon Streeter had a month to prepare and yet did nothing with it. He needs to be gone and the whole offensive staff overhauled.

[@alonzokincaid1362]

Fire all of them! Next year we're going to get smashed!

[@davidfarm8095]

I think Clemson has a bright future with hard work.

[@joshwilson761]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂 naw we broke Clemson GO BUCKS!!!!

[@topmech71]

With this QB they do...he gets better at making reads and stepping up in the pocket instead of running out of it. It was advantage Tennessee then; I think that's what Dabo was trying to tell him.

[@mbailey1023]

@@joshwilson761 20%. That’s not even mediocrity you’re celebrating. Yep, sounds like a SuckNut

[@Grayson950815]

@@joshwilson761 still thinking about Clemson I see lol that’s pretty sad man

[@Grayson950815]

@@joshwilson761 Georgia just broke you 😂😂

[@guttarich10]

Yeah not running Mafah and having scrubs outside is probably why you’re not scoring in the redzone. Dabo stop repeating your BS stats of the past!

[@rayfoxworth2360]

ACC is weak

[@80sports20]

Yup. They rack up 10/11 wins and the when they play mid-tier P5 teams from other conferences, they can’t win. In addition to Clemson getting embarrassed once again, 23rd ranked NC State lost to an unranked UMD, UNC lost to Oregon, Syracuse lost to Minnesota. A highly ranked Wake barely beat a low tier Mizzou. FSU is the only ACC team that has looked good out of conference.

[@oh.....5075]

This guy is at the end of his joy ride!!!

[@stingray8585]

Don't worry Dabo, you can go home and flip some burgers and watch TV.

[@rickycox6111]

Several wasted years of not developing players. Poor coaching and overrated expectations. Dabo stop the bs do the coaching job and put the best people in leadership positions. I know you can do it. Drop the my way or no way. Go Tigers.

[@ericscheffing8216]

Too bad y'all didn't have another SEC team on your schedule. A win against Vanderbilt would look good considering the other two you played. Oh well, better luck next year I guess

[@MathIsCFB24]

Streeter needs to be out we need to hire someone from the outside

[@topmech71]

Frustrating game to watch for fans of both teams...Clemson leaving like 12 points or more off the board with missed field goals and opportunities. Tennessee playing some kind of super stretch bend don't break defensive zone was PO'ing the heck out of me. Give up nearly 500 yards and out there 100 plays! Clemson has a QB for the future though.

[@FBIcounterscammerdepartment]

I like Will Shipley he should transfer to Tennessee and make some NIL money.

[@guttarich10]

I wish… Clemson is better with Mafah.

[@ds--pu1tv]

As a UT fan i would absolutely love for that to happen, him and Wright taking most of the snaps would be a sight to see.

[@davidburgess2610]

ROCKY TOP

[@audreywhitaker1791]

Coaching!

[@leegoldman7491]

Clemson fan since 1971 I have been through the hards times as well as the good time I feel like Cade came out a winner in this one the experience he gained out of this game will be monumental come spring next year to perform the way he played as a first time starter against a four year QB, 99% of the 131 FBS teams would be doing back flips to have the record Clemson had in 2022, if these games were easy there would be 350 FBS teams, just remember guys "what don't kill you will only make you stronger" Clemson Nation Forever, Go Tigers...

[@IAAP.]

Fan since 78. Graduated in 88. I'm with you 100%. Wish these bandwagon fans would go elsewhere. Hate we lost. Had our chances. Especially in the 1st half. But credit Tennessee. They made the plays on both sides of the ball needed to win. They were the better team last night. Clemson will be fine.

[@NoHaBi02]

Cade showed TONS of incredible flashes, especially regarding his speed as a runner. He's far faster and quicker than Watson and Lawrence were. That said, he also showed TONS of horrible stupid mistakes. He has an incredible ceiling, but also demonstrated a very low floor as well.

[@laboone65]

Ugh- this is painful!

[@thomasbenson8431]

The team is great your coaching especially your play caller really really bad even the TV announces question the calls

[@donnahawkins3135]

Always proud to be a tiger go Tigers go regardless when loser draw you are my tiger family

[@X3FBrian]

The loss sucks but all of these players seem to genuinely care about each other, you can sense that level of brotherhood

[@NoHaBi02]

Brotherhood only matters so much when you aren't good. I'm sure Georgia Tech has brotherhood, but they suck. We need to have A LOT changed about this team, starting with everything that has to do with the O line, from the coaches to the players. Never seen this team play at such a low level, but hey, at least they have brotherhood.

[@johnhuffman5608]

How can a team this great go from crushing UNC in the ACC championship to this crushing defeat?

[@foxbodyblues6709]

UNC is a 5 loss team. This is not a championship level measuring stick.

[@lj5245]

EASY ANSWER CLEMSON FINALLY HAD TO PLAY A GOOD TEAM

[@topmech71]

Tennessee wasn't really giving them much on the back end with a 2 deep safety keeping things in front of them. lot of short throws from Clemson...really strange game to watch.

[@theaustinfamily555]

Clemson has their impressive record largely because of their soft schedule. Tennessee came to play.

[@trevorrogers8092]

Clemson plays in weak conference ACC is little brother to SEC

[@kristanjcrass5861]

VOLFORLIFE 🧡

[@23bullo]

Clemson done fell off

[@Mike-jw5pm]

Always thought Dabo was overrated. Now it’s starting to show. They got worked last night. Thoroughly love watching Dabo lose games. Guys a clown

[@leeal129]

Agreed

[@joshuaapplewhite3632]

He won two national championships in the last 6 years. Would hardly call that overrated.

[@foxbodyblues6709]

@@joshuaapplewhite3632 more like DW and TL won those. Them guys ain’t walking through the door any time soon. Dabo was gifted those two guys and hasn’t built something that is sustainable at a high level. Clemson has slid all the way down to what they were before DW and TL.

[@Mike-jw5pm]

@@joshuaapplewhite3632 I’ll say it for you. OVERRATED. He will be jobless in 2 years watch.

[@michaelcarroll8570]

Dabo was out coached. He doesn’t use the transfer portal. He said he’d retire and stop coaching if NIL came about….this is something today’s kid going to college can find and hear, thus it’ll only become more difficult to recruit. No more Venables. Next year Clemson will not be the best team in the ACC. Their reign is coming to an end. Dabo was the reason the program achieved greatness and he’s going to be the reason it’s going to head back to mediocrity.

[@CUtigerz97]

We recruit kids and have top 10 classes every year. We don't need the portal like 99.9% of the teams. On rate occasions would it work. Who wants a disgruntled kids from another team who is mad he didn't get to play enough? Tried for o-line guys missed b4. Obviously what we have is better than whats available.

[@80sports20]

Exactly. He looks to be over his head when he’s playing teams on the big stage outside of the ACC. FSU has been the most impressive ACC team based on their non-conference wins. I think they will be the ACC’s best going forward

[@michaelcarroll8570]

What’s a top ten class worth of players are overrated (DJ) or just transfer out after thier freshman or sophomore years? The big problem is Dabo saying things in the past and present that are not going to speak well for future classes and transfer portal kids. When FSU becomes the best team in the ACC next year it’ll not be from top 10 recruiting classes. It’ll be because of the transfer portal. FSU had top 10 classes and became irrelevant. Miami always has top recruiting classes. Tomorrow is different than today and yesterday is different from the day before. The whole thing is evolving and Dabo seems reluctant on going toward the change. I don’t see that ending well. @Gotigers