CLEMSON, S.C. -- It was about a year ago at this time that Clemson coach Dabo Swinney passed out shirts to every one of his players that read "Built To Last."
And really, it's hard to argue with that assessment. Other than Swinney's alma mater, Alabama, good luck finding a healthier or more vibrant college football program over much of the last decade than what Swinney has crafted at Clemson. In fact, Alabama and Clemson are the only two FBS schools over the last seven seasons to have won 10 or more games each year. The Tigers have played in the College Football Playoff each of the last three seasons, beating Alabama for the national title in 2016 after losing to the Crimson Tide in the national championship game the year before.