Despite a two-game away win streak, the Clemson Tigers were unable to string another together following a 35-24 loss to SMU on Saturday afternoon.  After the ga

Facing a 3rd and 10 at Clemson’s 35, SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings threw a 26-yard completion near the goal line, and Mustangs RB Chris Johnson Jr. put his team up for good with a rushing TD on a 3rd and 6 with 1:03 to go.

Neff joined the program as its deputy athletic director in 2013 before being promoted to Clemson’s athletic director role in December 2021. During his tenure as deputy athletic director, the Tigers won national championshps in 2016 and 2018. Neff has overseen stability and growth across multiple programs.

ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum spoke on Clemson’s poor situation with Swinney and believes that, even though the Tigers made the College Football Playoff in 2024, signs of concern began to arise last season.

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik missed his first start in 34 games, while two other key Tigers suffered injuries in the their 35-24 loss to SMU.

ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum says Clemson Tigers coach Dabo Swinney has 'lost control of the program' after latest loss.

Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik will miss Saturday's game against SMU with an ankle injury, Clemson indicated Saturday afternoon via Brandon Marcello of CBS Sports. Klubnik appeared in warm-ups wearing street clothes, and the Tigers will start Christopher Vizzina in his stead.