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Clemson's Dabo Swinney says fewer teams doesn't hurt value of title

Even though two of the five power conferences won't be playing football this fall, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he doesn't believe it will diminish the meaning that comes with a national championship.

Asked on Wednesday about whether the absence of the Big Ten or Pac-12 "damages" the meaning of a title, Swinney said no.

"The four best teams can go play," Swinney said. "We've been one of those four for five years in a row. So, in my opinion, it doesn't change anything for us. We're just trying to be the best Clemson we can be.