Dabo Swinney on Duke loss: 'We should win that game 100 out of 100' with what we did
Dabo Swinney is still recovering from a disastrous season-opening loss to Duke. However, the head coach of Clemson is also having a tough time wrapping his head around how the team lost that game after examining the statistics.
The Duke Blue Devils have been one of college football’s most underrated teams in college football over the past year, and, with quarterback Riley Leonard at the helm, took down Clemson 28-7.
Clemson is frequently ranked as one of the best teams in the nation, so it makes a huge impact for Duke to have defeated a team like the Tigers.
The head coach of the Tigers went on his Tuesday night radio show following the team’s loss and had plenty to say, including that there were missed opportunities. He also reflected he had an immense amount of faith in both his kicker and his quarterback.
While the loss was bad, Swinney noted the team did “so many good things” even in defeat. He also felt Clemson should win that game “100 out of 100” with the things the Tigers did statistically.
Dabo Swinney on his radio show, reviewing the Duke contest: "It was more painful to watch it because we did so many good things. We had 10 opportunities to get that control of the game … we should win that game 100 out of 100 with the things we did (statistically)."
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) September 6, 2023
Dabo Swinney on Cade Klubnik: "He'll make huge improvements as he goes through the season, and so will our team … but that's life in the arena, man. When you hop in the arena, you gotta earn it."
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Dabo Swinney, continued, on Robert Gunn III and his low line-drive kicks that were blocked.
"It's mental. He's not done that all camp, all spring."
Swinney hoping Gunn pulls through.
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) September 6, 2023
The No. 25-ranked Tigers are set to face Charleston Southern next as they look to continue breaking things in and to get their first win of the season. That matchup is set to take place at 1:15 p.m. ET on Saturday in what will be a home game for the Tigers.