Dabo Swinney Gives Blunt Answer When Talking About Spring Games

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney during the first football practice at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex at Clemson University in Clemson, S.C. Friday, February 28, 2025.

Dabo Swinney isn’t afraid to go against the grain. While other college football programs are canceling their spring games due to fears of tampering and player poaching, Swinney is keeping Clemson’s spring game alive and well.

Swinney’s argument is simple: If someone wants to tamper with his players, they already have all the information they need. Spring games aren’t going to change that. Instead, Swinney sees the spring game as a valuable opportunity for his players to develop and improve.

This is a refreshing perspective in a college football landscape that’s increasingly focused on recruiting and player movement. Swinney is prioritizing the development of his players and the team’s overall success, and he’s not going to let the fear of tampering dictate his approach.

It’s a bold stance, and it’s one that’s sure to be applauded by many Clemson fans. Swinney is a proven winner, and he’s not afraid to do things his own way.