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Clemson football: NCAA dead period is over, and so are recruiting woes

Dec 19, 2020; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates with the trophy after winning the ACC Football Championship at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

The Clemson football program has struggled mightily in the recruiting department since the NCAA imposed a Dead Period more than a year ago.

Recruits have not been able to meet on-campus with coaches and that has hurt Clemson in a big way.

All programs have been effected in one way or another, but there have been several recruitments during this time period where the Tigers weren’t able to get a solid footing that they likely would have if the prospect had been able to visit.