Clemson Tigers fans certainly won't be too happy seeing this.
The Clemson Tigers have long been one of the best programs in college football, but that has certainly faded in recent years.
Things reached a breaking point for many Clemson fans this past season when the Tigers went just 7-6, marking their worst finish since going 6-7 back in 2010. That was Dabo Swinney's second campaign with the school.
Much has changed since Clemson's dominant run between 2015 and 2019, when Swinney and Co. made it to four National Championship Games and won two of them.
In fact, Will Vandervort of The Clemson Insider put things into perspective when responding to a social media post stating that the Tigers have won 57 games since 2020, the seventh-most in the country.
"Yes, the Tigers have won 57 games since 2020. But it does not tell you how many losses they suffered during that same period. In case you are wondering, it’s 22," Vandervort wrote.
What's so bad about that? Well, when you compare to what Clemson had done previously, it becomes incredibly depressing.
Clemson Tigers coach Dabo Swinney. Credit: Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images."That is right, Clemson is 57-22 (.721) since 2020 in football. Those numbers are pretty good, but that is not the entire story," Vandervort continued. "From 2014-19, Clemson was 79-7 (.918). So, 57-22 is not that impressive anymore, is it?"
That really is a stark contrast, and can we all admire the fact that Swinney posted a ridiculous .918 winning percentage for those preceding six seasons? Incredible.
Now, though, the Tigers have fallen hard. Not only were they not national title contenders in 2025, but they had trouble even competing in the ACC, which isn't exactly the SEC or the Big Ten.
Swinney's refusal to utilize the transfer portal over they years, not to mention his rather obsolete recruiting methods, have definitely put a dent in Clemson's armor.
Once a true powerhouse, the Tigers have become something of an afterthought across the NCAA landscape, and it's wild how quickly things have changed.
On the bright side, Swinney did land nine players in the transfer portal this winter, so clearly, he is open to change.
Let's hope that Swinney's tweaks lead to another run of sustained success at Clemson.
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