Clemson's Dabo Swinney is the No. 4 highest-paid coach in college football, according to USA TODAY's 2025 compensation survey. The Tigers coach is set to earn a total of $11,447,025, not including bonuses, which ranks No. 1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers host the SMU Mustangs in Death Valley in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season, ESPN SP+ predicts the winner.

With back-to-back road wins under their belt, the Tigers return to their home turf with a chance to keep building momentum. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on the ACC Network as Clemson looks to turn its improved play into a spark inside Death Valley.

Despite Vizzina’s efforts, Clemson’s defense couldn’t come up with key stops. SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, both to Jordan Hudson, including a 70-yard strike early and a late third-down completion that sealed the win.

Kevin Jennings threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, Chris Johnson Jr. scored on a game-clinching 6-yard touchdown run and SMU defeated Clemson 35-24 on Saturday to avenge last year’s heartbreaking loss in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.

As Clemson prepares to host SMU in a rematch of last year’s ACC title game, Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee had plenty of praise for the surging Tigers.

The good news for Auburn fans is that they will get to enjoy another game under the lights of Jordan-Hare Stadium. The SEC announced Monday that Auburn's Week 10 matchup with Kentucky will kick off at 6:30 p.