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Everything Dabo Swinney said after Clemson’s spring game

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney was thrilled by his team’s performance in Saturday’s spring game at Memorial Stadium. Take a look at everything Swinney said afterwards.

Saturday marked the 16th spring game since Dabo Swinney took over as Clemson head coach in 2008.

The Orange team defeated the White, 27-12. in front of an estimated 47,000 fans at Clemson Memorial Stadium.

Swinney had a lot to say afterwards, including his thoughts on the Tigers’ quarterback play, the thrill he got heading into the stadium ahead of the game, and his thoughts on individual performances in the spring scrimmage.

“God was showing off today. How about that beautiful day? I really appreciate our fans — it’s not like this everywhere. I think sometimes people can forget that. This place is special. To see our fans show up, driving in this morning, people were out there tailgating and enjoying the day. All of those people at Tiger Walk for the unveiling of the captains, those guys going in concrete today, that was a really cool thing,” Swinney said as part of his opening statement to the media after Saturday’s spring game.

Here’s everything Swinney said to reporters after the game.

Watch freshman Bryant Wesco make a ridiculous touchdown grab in Clemson’s 2024 spring game

Clemson freshman wide receiver Bryant Wesco is legit.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program need playmakers at wide receiver and freshman Bryant Wesco looks to be that playmaker. 

The Tigers 2024 Orange and White spring game is currently going on, with veteran talent looking to show their improvement and freshmen looking to show Clemson fans what they’re capable of. Wesco has done exactly that in just one-quarter of football, making an absurd touchdown grab in the back of the end zone. 

Clemson quarterback Trent Pearman dropped back to pass in the red zone and delivered a beautiful ball to Wesco. The young wide receiver made a perfect play on the ball, resulting in a 9-yard touchdown. Check out the touchdown below.

Recruits and commits in town for Clemson’s 2024 spring game

Wondering who made the trip for Clemson’s 2024 spring game?

Today is the day. Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program are prepared for their 2024 spring game, a huge day for the team as veterans continue to show their improvement and freshman get their first opportunity to showcase their talents in from of the Tigers’ home crowd.

There’s usually an excellent crowd for the Orange and White spring game and that shouldn’t change this season. This goes beyond fans however, with commits and recruits also making the trip to see Clemson Memorial Stadium’s atmosphere during their spring game. Here’s a list of people we know are confirmed to be attending the Tigers’ spring game.

Offense

Blake Hebert QB 2025 Commit
Gideon Davidson RB 2025 Commit
Dillon Alfred WR 2025 Recruit
Carleton “Juju” Preston WR 2025 Commit
Logan Brooking TE 2025 Commit
Brayden Jacobs OT 2025 Commit
Easton Ware OT 2025 Commit
Jordon Gidron WR 2026 Recruit
Steven Pickard Jr. OL 2026 Recruit

Defense

Amare Adams DL 2025 Commit
Isaiah Campbell DL 2025 Commit
Tae Harris S 2025 Commit
 Gregory Xavier Thomas S 2025 Recruit
 Max Brown LB 2027 Recruit
Braylon Edwards CB 2026 Recruit

Special Teams

Mark Cappuccitti-Gutierrez K 2025 Recruit

 

It’s Game Day: Orange vs. White Rosters for 2024 Clemson Tigers Spring Game

Clemson Tigers Football: Here’s a look at all the players who will appear at 2024 Orange vs. White spring game Saturday at Memorial Stadium Saturday.

Game day for Clemson’s 2024 spring game is officially here.

The Tigers’ annual Orange vs. White game will begin at 1 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra and ESPN+.

In what will be the 16th spring game under coach Dabo Swinney, the Tigers will have no shortage of intrigue and interest surrounding the players who will take the field at Memorial Stadium.

Cade Klubnik returns for his second season as starter, and the Tigers feature one of the nation’s best linebackers in Barrett Carter.

There’s also incoming freshmen that fans will get their first looks at, including five-star recruits like wide receiver Bryant Wesco and linebacker Sammy Brown.

Offensive coordinator Garrett Riley will serve as head coach of the orange team in Saturday’s scrimmage. Defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin will serve as head coach of the white team.

Swinney had a special message for fans in his final meeting with the media ahead of Saturday’s game.

“Man, I really hope they’ll show up and we’ll have a great crowd,” Swinney said. “It’s free, it is a very meaningful opportunity for us as a program, and our fans always show up. For a lot of these midyears (players), this is a big moment because the next time they actually play, the scoreboard’s going to be lit up.

“So this is a great opportunity to try to hopefully create that game feeling for some of these guys. And then we’ve got some guys that are getting a lot more opportunity as your team changes every year and you start over.”

With that, here’s a look at the rosters for Saturday’s spring game.

Orange Team

Coaches: Garrett Riley (head coach), Tyler Grisham, Mickey Conn, Chris Rumph, Matt Luke

Quarterbacks: Cade Klubnik, Trent Pearman, Colby Shaw

Running backs: Phil Mafah, Jarvis Green, Peyton Streko, Tristen Rigby, Kevin McNeal

Wide receivers: Bryant Wesco, Antonio Williams, Charlie Johnson, Adam Randall, Jackson Crosby, Joseph Flesch, Clay Swinney, Blackmon Huckabee, Jr.

Tight ends: Jake Briningstool, Olsen Patt-Henry, Banks Pope

Offensive linemen: Tristan Leigh, Marcus Tate, Will Boggs, Harris Sewell, Ryan Linthicum, Bryce Smith, Collin Sadler, Blake Miller, Nathan Brooks, Watson Miller, Sam Judy

Defensive ends: A.J. Hoffler, Zaire Patterson, Jahiem Lawson, Armon Mason

Defensive tackles: Payton Page, Jaheim Scott, Stephiylan Green, Champ Thompson, Peyton Pitts

Linebackers: Barrett Carter, Dee Crayton, Reed Morrissey, Jamal Anderson, Fletcher Cothran, Philippe Kabasele

Cornerbacks: Corian Gipson, Shelton Lewis, Myles Oliver, Branden Strozie

Safeties: Kylon Griffin, Bubba McAtee, Tyler Venables, Joe Wilkinson, Caleb Nix, Peter Nearn, Walt Smith, Sherrod Covil Jr.

Special teams: Robert Gunn III (K), Quinn Castner (K), Jack Smith (P), Holden Caspersen (LS)

White Team

Coaches: Wed Goodwin (head coach), Mike Reed, Kyle Richardson, C.J. Spiller, Nick Eason

Quarterbacks: Christopher Vizzina, Trent Pearman

Running backs: Keith Adams Jr., David Eziomume, Wise Segars Jr.

Wide receivers: Misun Kelley, Hampton Earle, Ronan Hanafin, Tristan Martinez, Zach Jackson, Jack Purkerson, Chase Byrd, Clay Swinney

Tight ends: Josh Sapp, Marcus Dixon

Offensive linemen: Ian Reed, Mason Johnstone, Elyjah Thurmon, Dietrick Pennington, Harris Sewell, Jake Norris, Trent Howard, Zack Owens, Jackson Hall, Chapman Pendergrass, Mason Wade, Dominic Cordone

Defensive ends: T.J. Parker, Cade Denhoff, Levi Mathews, Adam Kissayi

Defensive tackles: Caden Story, Tre Williams, DeMonte Capehart, Patrick Swygert

Linebackers: Wade Woodaz, Sammy Brown, Chandler McMaster, Kobe McCloud, Griffin Batt

Cornerbacks: Austin Randall, Tavoy Feagin, Avieon Terrell, Michael Mankaka

Safeties: Khalil Barnes, R.J. Mickens, Jacob Hendricks, Kylen Webb, Noah Dixon, Boston Miller, Robert Billings

Special teams: Nolan Hauser (PK), Hogan Morton (PK), Aidan Swanson (P), Will McCune (P) Philip Florenzo (LS)

All eyes on Bryant Wesco at Clemson spring game

Freshman wide receiver Bryant Wesco, a five-star recruit from Texas, is generating some of the most buzz this spring.

Saturday will mark the 16th spring game of the Dabo Swinney era at Clemson, and as with every game before it, fans will have a lot to keep their eyes on.

Generating some of the most buzz this spring is highly touted freshman receiver Bryant Wesco, a five-star recruit from Midlothian, Texas. Wesco was ranked the No. 6 receiver in the nation in 247 Sports’ composite rankings for the class of 2024.

He has drawn no shortage of praise from teammates and coaches alike. Swinney has praised the 6’2, 170-pound athlete for his poise and maturity.

“Poise and maturity are rare for a young kid. He’s obviously very talented,” Swinney said of Wesco earlier this spring. “You see a lot of kids that are talented, but they don’t have the mindset or the maturity to go with it. He does. That’s encouraging because all the rest of this stuff, he’ll get better at.”

After Wesco fumbled a ball during one practice, Swinney quipped that he’d had to relish a rare opportunity to yell at the potential star. “Then he comes right back, makes a couple of great plays,” Swinney noted.

Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley praised Wesco for his ability to quickly adapt to his environment after enrolling at the school in January.

“Bryant’s done a nice job,” Riley told The Clemson Insider last week. “Anytime as a freshman, the whole thing is just: can you handle mentally? And then just the grind, the speed of the game, the transitioning at his position at receiver.

“He’s been able to mentally handle things, and I think he’s a guy that’s transitioned really well with the speed of the game. The moment’s not too big for him. He just feels like that type of player to me. I’m very pleased with his start.”

Wesco will be paired with starting quarterback Cade Klubnik and fellow receivers Adam Randall and Antonio Williams (among others), as well as tight end Jake Briningstool on the Orange team at Saturday’s spring game.

Wesco’s development is especially important for a Clemson program that has struggled to develop receivers since the team’s run of six straight College Football Playoff appearances. The Tigers haven’t had a player finish with 1,000 receiving yards in a season since Amari Rodgers in 2020.

That’s a long drought for a school that prided itself on being “Wide Receiver U” after such stars as DeAndre Hopkins, Sammy Watkins, Tee Higgins, Mike Williams, Justyn Ross, and Hunter Renfrow — all Swinney players.

The Tigers are hoping that Wesco will join that set of decorated players.

“He’ll get bigger, he’ll get stronger, he’ll work at it. He’ll learn some other positions. All that stuff will come in the bigger picture of things, but he’s just a poised kid that’s tough and likes to play, likes to be coached. He’s just got the maturity to match the talent,” Swinney said.

Saturday’s Orange vs. White game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. EDT from Memorial Stadium. The game will be broadcast/streamed on ACC Network Extra and ESPN+.

Dabo Swinney on Clemson’s spring game: ‘I will say this to our fans. Man, I really hope they’ll show up, and we’ll have a great crowd’

Dabo Swinney wants Clemson fans to show up and show out for the Tigers’ spring game.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have a huge weekend ahead of them; the Orange and White spring game.

Spring game’s are crucial for college football programs for a few reasons. Obviously it’s great experience for veterans and new players, but that experience goes beyond just the players. It’s about the fans as well.

With the fans there and showing out, it gives new players a true feel of what a game-time atmosphere can be like. Knowing this, Swinney has a message for Clemson fans.

“I will say this to our fans — man, I really hope they’ll show up and we’ll have a great crowd,” Swinney said. “It’s free, but it is a very meaningful opportunity for us as a program, and our fans always show up.”

“For a lot of these midyears, this is a big moment because the next time they actually play, the scoreboard’s going to be lit up,” Swinney said. “So, this is a great opportunity to try to hopefully create that game feeling for some of these guys. And then we’ve got some guys that are getting a lot more opportunity as your team changes every year and you start over.”

There are no lies here; the more fans that are there, the more the Tigers will benefit from it. Creating an atmosphere that feels like a Saturday during the season is an experience some players need. If you can’t make it, the game will be 1 p.m. Saturday and available on ACCNX/ESPN+.

Dabo Swinney on Clemson’s spring game: ‘I will say this to our fans. Man, I really hope they’ll show up, and we’ll have a great crowd’

Dabo Swinney wants Clemson fans to show up and show out for the Tigers’ spring game.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have a huge weekend ahead of them; the Orange and White spring game.

Spring game’s are crucial for college football programs for a few reasons. Obviously it’s great experience for veterans and new players, but that experience goes beyond just the players. It’s about the fans as well.

With the fans there and showing out, it gives new players a true feel of what a game-time atmosphere can be like. Knowing this, Swinney has a message for Clemson fans.

“I will say this to our fans — man, I really hope they’ll show up and we’ll have a great crowd,” Swinney said. “It’s free, but it is a very meaningful opportunity for us as a program, and our fans always show up.”

“For a lot of these midyears, this is a big moment because the next time they actually play, the scoreboard’s going to be lit up,” Swinney said. “So, this is a great opportunity to try to hopefully create that game feeling for some of these guys. And then we’ve got some guys that are getting a lot more opportunity as your team changes every year and you start over.”

There are no lies here; the more fans that are there, the more the Tigers will benefit from it. Creating an atmosphere that feels like a Saturday during the season is an experience some players need. If you can’t make it, the game will be 1 p.m. Saturday and available on ACCNX/ESPN+.

Everything Dabo Swinney said ahead of Clemson’s spring game

Clemson Football: Everything Clemson Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said ahead of Saturday’s spring game.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney doesn’t want his team to pick up where it left off last season.

The Tigers won their last five games of 2023 to salvage a 9-4 campaign after a disappointing 4-4 start. The new season, which officially begins with the team’s annual spring game Saturday, represents a blank slate and a chance for Clemson to erase the sting of last year’s disappointments.

Swinney spoke to reporters Wednesday ahead of the Tigers’ ‘Orange vs. White’ game, scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT Saturday. The game will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra (ACCNX) and ESPN+.

“This is the only opportunity we have. There’s no preseason for us. There’s no exhibition games, there’s no jamborees, there’s no scrimmages against other teams. This is the only true opportunity that we have to create a game feel,” Swinney said during his opening statement.

“For a lot of these mid-year (players), this is a big moment because the next time they actually play, the scoreboard’s going to be lit up,” Swinney added. “So this is a great opportunity to hopefully try to create that game opportunity for some of these guys. And then we’ve got some guys who are getting some more opportunity as your team changes every year and you start over.

“So it’s going to be a great day. I think it’s going to be maybe 60 or something, a little cool early and beautiful sunshine. So hopefully we’ll have a great crowd. We’ve got a lot of recruits coming, a lot of families, so let’s pack that thing and make it a great day. I think it’ll be a very competitive day.”

Here’s everything Swinney said ahead of Saturday’s spring game.

Clemson’s Orange and White spring game has long list of players who won’t play

Clemson’s spring game will be without multiple key Tigers.

The Clemson football program will hold its Orange and White scrimmage on Saturday, with the team rosters being released on Wednesday.

Spring games are always a great time, and in Clemson, it is truly a special occasion. The fans really do an excellent job of making it special, showing up in big numbers, and making Clemson Memorial Stadium feel like that game day feeling, which is huge for the players.

After practice Wednesday, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinny shared a list of players who won’t be participating in the game. Unfortunately, the numbers of expected key players who will miss the game is large. Here’s who won’t be playing:

  • Junior cornerback Jeadyn Lukus
  • Freshman cornerback Corian Gipson
  • Freshman safety Ricardo Jones
  • Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Cole Turner
  • Redshirt freshman wide receiver Noble Johnson
  • Sophomore wide receiver Tyler Brown
  • Redshirt junior wide receiver Troy Stellato
  • Redshirt senior (graduate) offensive lineman Walker Parks
  • Freshman offensive lineman Ronan O’Connell
  • Redshirt freshman running back Jay Haynes
  • Sophomore defensive lineman Peter Woods
  • Redshirt freshman defensive tackle Vic Burley

Clemson’s Orange and White game takes place Saturday at 1pm on ACCNX/ESPN+.