Clemson and coach Dabo Swinney have put themselves in position to make the College Football Playoff. Here's how the Tigers became contenders again

The Clemson football program has had a strong start to the 2024 season. With a 4-1 overall record and 3-0 conference standing, the Tigers sit first in the ACC. Clemson has been on a four-game winning streak amid other top teams,

Tony Elliott was a walk-on graduate receiver in 2003 who finally thought he’d have a chance for more playing time at Clemson when his position coach left and in walked a young, energetic assistant in Dabo Swinney who himself had returned to college football after selling commercial real estate.