Clemson ran a fake punt during the first quarter of Saturday’s 22-10 loss to Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl. During an in-game interview, Dabo Swinney revealed he never called the fake. Instead, there was a miscommunication during the pre-snap.

There was raw emotion as Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik discussed the end of his career. Now, his head coach, Dabo Swinney, has to figure out how to avoid disappointment like this in 2026.

Swinney's Tigers have won 2 national championships, 9 ACC crowns, and 187 career games in his 18 seasons, but went 7-6 in 2025.

Dabo Swinney and Clemson are on the hunt for a QB to lead them back to the CFP, and they may have found the perfect fit.