Clemson’s fourth-quarter breakdowns against Florida State put the secondary’s lofty goals under scrutiny, with Dabo Swinney, Mike Reed and Ashton Hampton emphasizing accountability and a stronger finish.
Clemson closed the regular season with a 2-0 loss at No. 4 Wake Forest on Thursday night, playing down a player from the 32nd minute after a red card. Nona Reason made a season-high seven saves for the Tigers.
Coming off a win at Florida State, Dabo Swinney wants Clemson to build a November defined by sustained improvement—and believes the value of consistency extends beyond any single season.