BHey there, college football fans – Our series about Clemson’s arc with Dabo Swinney as head coach kicks off today – and a fantastic interview with David Hale gets us started talking about the things Swinney did to turn the Tigers into a playoff dynasty. We also talk about how those positives helped Clemson football not just win two national championships, but become a six-year college football playoff stalwart during the four-team era. And of course we discuss the potential reasons for Clemson's lesser results since 2021, including a 7-6 mark in 2025 – yet still solid enough to win the ACC in 2025 and reach the playoff again. We’re glad you found us! Be sure to check back for Part 2 of this series in a few days -- and head over to YouTube.com/ClemsonKickoff so you can share your reactions in the comments!