Clemson’s offense has yet to find its stride in 2025, and Swinney was candid about why.
“The biggest reason for some of the offensive trouble — routine stuff. Just a really poor job with routine stuff,” he said. “We didn’t take advantage of opportunities. It’s going to come down to a play or two, and we just didn’t perform like we needed to.”
A Lack of Rhythm
Through two games, the Tigers have seen flashes, but not enough consistency.
“We’ve got too many nine out of 11 guys doing their job. That’s not going to be a great offense if that’s the case,” Swinney said. “Guys have to make plays. That’s where it starts.”
The head coach pointed to details like route running, blocking precision, and catching the ball as areas that must improve. The talent, he insists, is there — but execution is not.
Growing From Adversity
Still, Swinney framed Clemson’s early miscues as learning opportunities. “We’ve played two games, got two different experiences and two opportunities to learn, teach, and grow,” he said. “Our job is to go get better.”