CLEMSON — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney saw Oklahoma coach Brent Venables on the sideline during the Tigers' 24-10 win vs. Florida State in Week 11 and asked him for advice.

"I went over and said, 'What you think they're gonna call right here on second-and-14?' He's like, 'Probably a screen or draw. It's probably a screen or draw,'" Swinney said jokingly on Nov. 8 in a deep raspy voice like Venables.

Venables, Clemson 's former defensive coordinator from 2012-21, didn't hear the impersonation but knew Swinney nailed it.

"He's got me down," Venables said Nov. 10. "He's gotten about everybody down. He's good at the impressions."

Venables attended the game with his wife, Julie, as Oklahoma was on its final open date. Their son, sixth-year safety Tyler Venables, plays for Cle

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