**Dabo’s Back With a Vengeance: Clemson’s Resurgence Is Here**
After returning to the College Football Playoff, Dabo Swinney has rediscovered his swagger. Let’s be clear—the Clemson coach never *truly* lost his confidence, but his edge is unmistakably back.
For a while, it seemed like the Tigers’ brand was fading. Swinney’s resistance to modern college football’s new realities—namely, the transfer portal and NIL—left Clemson lagging behind. His early dismissal of portal players as “not good enough” for the Tigers? That stance aged poorly.
But the old Dabo has adapted. The portal is now a tool in his arsenal, NIL concerns have faded, and the results are undeniable—especially with Clemson’s 2026 recruiting class skyrocketing to **No. 2 nationally**.
Last year’s No. 29-ranked 2025 class was underwhelming by Swinney’s standards, but 2026 proves he’s reinvigorated. The playoff run reignited his fire, and the Tigers already have **13 commitments**, including four-star DL Kameron Cody. And they’re just getting started.
If Swinney lands a few more elite targets, pushing the class to **23-25 signees**, Clemson could challenge for the **No. 1 overall ranking**. Add strategic portal pickups, and this might become one of Dabo’s **best classes ever**.
Another playoff trip in 2025 + a top-five 2026 haul? That’s the formula for **reviving a dynasty**. The glory days aren’t just a memory anymore—they’re the blueprint for what’s coming next.
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