Dabo Swinney, 12/03/24

0:00 - Opening Statement
7:53 - On SMU’s older team with many senior starters
9:19 - On if having multiple guys that played in the 2022 ACC Championship team
9:53 - On Demonte Capehart’s return
10:06 - On if Mickens will return for the Championship game
10:13 - On Shelton Lewis’ return
10:43 - On SMU’s defensive line and what they do well
11:36 - On the emotions from Saturday’s loss then later watching the ending of the Syracuse v. Miami game
17:23 - On how much the coaching staff planned for the ACC Championship game even though the spot wasn’t guaranteed
18:12 - On Tyler Brown’s injury
19:23 - On the conversations between him and Cade following the emotional rollercoasters throughout the season
20:42 - On SMU’s quarterback, Kevin Jennings
22:02 - On if Kevin Jennings scrambles to throw more than he does to run
23:08 - On how he has coached his defensive players and coaches on tackling following the loss against South Carolina
23:58 - On how SMU attacks balls in the air and how to prepare for that
25:10 - On what qualities he saw from Cade in the 2022 ACC championship game that he sees in his game now
25:55 - On if he asked for explanations on the ref's calls
26:42 - On the level of accountability from the refs
27:24 - On if there is a way to fix the accountability of the refs
28:19 - On whether the issues with the refs are rule issues or human mistakes
30:42 - On if he would like to see the NCAA go away with league-specific officials
31:45 - On if College football should have the same targeting rules as the NFL
32:30 - On adjustments the d-line needs to make competing against a rushing quarterback
33:10 - On signing day and if he is still recruiting players
34:46 - On Fran Brown’s shoutout to him after Syracuses’ win against Miami
35:55 - On if Dabo will give Syracuse credit if they continue to Playoffs
36:55 - On potentially having a bye if we beat SMU on Saturday
37:58 - On the possibility of winning Saturday and still not making the Playoffs
38:36 - On if he thinks South Carolina will make the Playoffs
39:20 - On if he would want a rematch if both Clemson and South Carolina get into the Playoffs
40:10 - On the hit on Trevor Lawrence