Clemson Tigers Head Coach Dabo Swinney sits down with George Wrighster on Unafraid Show for a wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation. From the grit and faith that shaped his journey to the values that guide Clemson’s football culture, Coach Swinney opens up like never before. He explains why he’s never worried about the outside noise, how his first staff meeting at Clemson laid the groundwork for a championship culture, and why “equipping men” off the field is even more important than developing talent on it. He also talks about seeing his hero Deion Sanders. Dabo speaks candidly about the impact of faith, how personal struggles became assets, and the mindset that’s helped him maintain both a thriving football program and a 30+ year marriage. He also dives into the changing landscape of college football—from NIL and the transfer portal to Deion Sanders' influence and the need for a more streamlined NCAA calendar. Whether you're a diehard Clemson fan or just love the game, this is an inspiring and insightful look at one of college football’s most passionate and purpose-driven leaders. 🔥 Key Quotes: "It’s the greatest time in the history of football to go to college." "Serving their hearts matters more than serving their talent." "We need one portal window." The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Why Dabo Swinney ignores outside criticism 03:55 - Clemson’s culture started with one staff meeting 06:17 - “Equipping men” is Clemson Football’s foundation 08:10 - How faith shaped Dabo Swinney’s journey 10:40 - From embarrassment to asset: Dabo’s life lessons 11:38 - Dabo’s secret to a lasting marriage 14:20 - How a GA role launched a Hall of Fame coaching career 17:30 - Dabo clarifies stance on NIL and professionalization 20:04 - “Best time ever” to play college football 21:24 - Dabo Swinney on Deion Sanders and his impact 22:05 - Inside Clemson’s P.A.W. Journey life-skills program 23:31 - Transfer Portal: Clearing up misconceptions at Clemson 27:35 - What defines a “Clemson Man” in recruiting 29:00 - Dabo’s relationship with Woody McCorvey 30:52 - Dabo’s famous crackback block at Alabama 32:51 - Fixing the NCAA football calendar 36:45 - “We need one portal window” — Dabo on reform 37:55 - School-by-school calendar changes to develop players 40:41 - Faith’s resurgence in college football 42:14 - How non-conference scheduling built Clemson’s brand 44:55 - Dabo Swinney breaks down Clemson’s elite résumé #DaboSwinney #ClemsonFootball #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #NIL #CollegeFootball #FaithAndFootball #TransferPortal #DeionSanders #CoachingLeadership #cfb #cfbnews #accfootball #cfbplayoffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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