Social media reacts: Clemson trending in the wrong direction following loss to NC State
The Clemson football program is going through it in 2023 as they continued their struggles in a 24-17 road loss to NC State.
It was the same old story for this Clemson team, as the defense played well outside of some big plays allowed, and the offense struggled with turnovers, poor play-calling, and overall inconsistency. Things have worsened for the Tigers, as we haven’t seen a strong performance from Dabo Swinney’s team in weeks. Some would argue, all season.
Social media was not friendly to the Tigers after this one, as Swinney’s squad continued trending in the wrong direction. Here is a look at how Twitter/X reacted to another Clemson loss.
For the first time since 2010, Clemson will not have a 10-win season and the State of South Carolina just ain't havin' a great season pic.twitter.com/45EVUuJChB
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) October 28, 2023
Notre Dame / Clemson next week pic.twitter.com/5G5OEhtksv
— Austin Pendergist (@apthirteen) October 28, 2023
“Dad, what was Clemson Football like from 2015-2020?”
— College Football Report (@CFBRep) October 28, 2023
Clemson loses again (as Dabo Swinney wanted to lighten the bandwagon), which led to this quote from NC State’s coach:
“Tell Steve Smith in the studio this ain’t a basketball school.
“He can kiss my ass.” pic.twitter.com/i0Q4INyRY7
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) October 28, 2023
It was a good run Clemson🕊️ pic.twitter.com/8Q07sMmr0H
— College Football Report (@CFBRep) October 28, 2023
The last time Clemson was 4-4 was in 2010. That team would beat this one by three TDs. They had Ellington and Nuk and Harper and Allen and some dudes on defense
— David Hood (@MDavidHood) October 28, 2023
Clemson is now 3-6 in its last 9 games against Power 5 teams… insane.
— Matt Connolly (@MattConnollyOn3) October 28, 2023
The Clemson-South Carolina game next month pic.twitter.com/XtZWDEhgCX
— Pregame Empire (@PregameEmpire) October 28, 2023
Clemson’s defense has given up 6 touchdowns in 12 series following turnovers so far this season.
Without looking, that seems below the standard of recent defenses.
— William Qualkinbush (@QualkTalk) October 28, 2023
Clemson lost at NC State today, 24-17, despite outgaining the Wolfpack, 364-202.
The Tigers are now 117-4 under Dabo Swinney when outgaining their opponents by at least 100 yards.
Three of those losses have taken place over the last 12 months. pic.twitter.com/trfrEuB1Hj
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 28, 2023
Clemson has lost 4 games this season. First time since 2011:
L vs. Duke
L vs. Florida St
L vs. Miami
L vs. NC State pic.twitter.com/Cp1cho3Wsd— Bleacher Report CFB (@BR_CFB) October 28, 2023
Clemson has lost 4 games in a season for the first time since 2011 pic.twitter.com/1wyx9d2cbL
— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 28, 2023
Dabo swinney told dj uiagalelei to transfer because Cade klubnik was better . Dj now has Oregon state ranked top 12 and Cade Klubnik led Clemson has 4 losses before Halloween and might not make a bowl game pic.twitter.com/8XXfjcGKNz
— John (@iam_johnw) October 28, 2023
I’m tired man pic.twitter.com/O7Sk0cN22B
— Barstool Clemson (@BarstoolClemson) October 28, 2023
Clemson is 4-5 since Dabo said this foolishness 😂😂😂 https://t.co/84tghlHPKK
— Ashley Reamer (@Ashley_Caroline) October 28, 2023
Honestly, the only way you get real change in this Clemson program is with a season like this…
— Kelly Gramlich (@kellygramlich) October 28, 2023
Clemson’s Dabo Swinney on Oct. 17: “Honestly, maybe we need to lose a few games & lighten up the bandwagon. Sometimes the bandwagon can get a little too full.” Mission accomplished: Tigers are 0-2 since then & drop to 7-7 in last 14 games
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) October 28, 2023
Disappointed but not surprised. Well coached football teams win in those situations and Clemson is not a well coached team
— Cleve (@CleveIsDaReaz_N) October 28, 2023
That play convinced me.
Cade is not the answer. Zero pocket awareness, zero game awareness. Almost tried to run for it and crossed the line of scrimmage–had to have the sideline yell at him to throw it.
Pathetic loss and Clemson is 4-4.
Hello Tommy West. Blow it up.
— QT (@QuackingTiger) October 28, 2023
Well at least OU doesn’t suck as much as Clemson. Dabo’s antics are taking the Tigers back to the Bowden era. pic.twitter.com/OEzKH0AzzU
— Big Game Boomer (@BigGameBoomer) October 28, 2023