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Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney anticipates having a few roster spots available for transfer portal players.

Swinney says the number of transfers Clemson will add depends on unexpected departures or recruiting gaps.

There is a new, one-time portal window that opens Jan. 2, 2026, and closes Jan. 16 for all FBS and FCS players, which Swinney thinks is an improvement but could be better.

Swinney also commented on Virginia Tech's hiring of former Penn State coach James Franklin.

CLEMSON — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney said he knows the Tigers will have "a couple spots" available on their roster for transfer portal players.

"We got to see how it all shakes out," Swinney said Nov. 18. "There's no (specific) number we know right now."

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