Clemson fans needed one half vs. LSU to completely turn on Dabo Swinney for good

If this year is going to be any different for Clemson, we didn't see any signs of improvement during the first half vs. LSU. Clemson may have gotten on the board first by way of a Nolan Hauser field goal following an Ashton Hampton interception. However, LSU quickly seized all momentum in the first two frames by way of running the football with conviction and playing opportunistic defense to lead, 31-3.

In short, everything Dabo Swinney promised would be better this season was anything but that for Clemson. The Chad Morris hire at offensive coordinator resulted in a disastrous -4 rushing yards on 12 attempts. Waiting until the 11th hour to name Christopher Vizzina the team's starting quarterback was exceptionally Cole Stoudt of Clemson. His greatest attribute of poise was nowhere to be found.

All the while, this reflects poorly on Swinney. LSU may be the more talented team, but this is a brand new operation for Lane Kiffin in Baton Rouge. There are so many moving pieces at LSU that it should take some time for this team to become a well-oiled machine. Well, against struggling Clemson, the Bayou Bengals are now only two quarters away from winning both legs in the Battle for Death Valley.

Dabo Swinney is losing the plot in record time during Clemson at LSU

Clemson and college football fans abound cannot believe their eyes over how bad this team looks.

There is still another half of this game to play, but this season already feels like a lost cause to some.

Perhaps the worst part of this all is there is nothing entertaining about it, just complete sadness.

This has the makings of one of the worst falls from grace we have seen in college football history.

Dabo Swinney set Clemson up for failure this season with 2 bad decisions

By hiring one of his friends at offensive coordinator and refusing to upgrade at quarterback by way of the transfer portal, Clemson will now have to grind it out to even comfortably be a bowl team. LSU may be a playoff contender out of the SEC, but we have seen other teams look dominant in the first week of the season so far. Frankly, the first half says more about Clemson's issues than anything else.

With three intriguing ACC games coming up right after next week's home opener versus Georgia Southern, Clemson needs to hone in to prevent from starting the year out 1-4 (0-3). The home date with Miami in a month looks like a certain loss now. Playing on the road at Cal at the end of the month looks even more tricky. Even getting North Carolina in the ACC opener is no longer a guaranteed win.

At this time, the Clemson program we all knew and loved is no more. We can no longer make exceptions for people who are no longer exceptional. The world has changed so many times over since Clemson last played for a national title. There are still 11 games to be had after this one in regular-season play, but what have we seen out of two quarters to think 10 wins is even a possibility?

Thankfully, Swinney did come to his senses by putting Tait Reynolds out there right before halftime.

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