Clemson Just STOLE ‘QB-U’ Crown! How Dabo’s QB Factory HUMILIATED Alabama & Ohio State 🏆🐯

Throughout his time leading the Clemson Tigers, Dabo Swinney has built a reputation not just for winning big games—like ACC championships and national titles—but also for recruiting and developing elite quarterbacks.

Over the last decade, Clemson has captured two national championships, both defined by iconic quarterback play. Fans will never forget Deshaun Watson’s last-second touchdown to Hunter Renfrow to edge Alabama 35-31, or Trevor Lawrence’s blowout victory over the Tide, 44-16. These moments underscore how pivotal Swinney’s QBs have been in the program’s biggest wins.

Now the school’s all-time winningest coach, Swinney has emphasized building relationships, culture, and tradition. Players don’t just come to Clemson to win—they come to play for Swinney himself.

It all began with Tajh Boyd, a foundational figure in Swinney’s rise. Boyd was part of Swinney’s first full recruiting class and was one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2009 cycle. Despite Clemson signing just 12 players that year, landing Boyd—Rivals’ No. 4 QB nationally—was a major win. He helped deliver Clemson’s first ACC title in two decades, earned ACC Player of the Year honors in 2012, and still holds the school record for career passing yards (11,904). Alongside standout receiver Sammy Watkins, Boyd also gave Swinney his first BCS bowl win, defeating Ohio State in the 2013 Orange Bowl.

Boyd’s arrival marked a shift in Clemson’s program—a turning point that paved the way for top-tier talent to follow. That included Deshaun Watson, who spurned powerhouse programs like Alabama and Georgia to join Clemson. Watson raised the bar even higher, leading dramatic wins, such as beating South Carolina on a torn ACL, outdueling Lamar Jackson, and driving Clemson to a national title with a last-second victory over Alabama. His impact was transformative, turning Clemson into a national force after a decades-long title drought.

Then came Trevor Lawrence, another elite Georgia quarterback Swinney convinced to leave his home state. Lawrence entered Clemson with national hype and quickly took over the starting role. Despite intense scrutiny and pressure, he led the Tigers to a national championship, racked up numerous Player of the Year honors, and became the winningest quarterback in Clemson history (34-2). His time under Swinney helped him become the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, showcasing both his talent and the program’s ability to polish elite QBs.

The next in line is Cade Klubnik, who surprised many by choosing Clemson over top programs in his home state of Texas. He began his career behind DJ Uiagalelei and took his first start in the 2022 Orange Bowl against Tennessee—a game that ended in a tough loss. But instead of crumbling, Klubnik continued to develop under Swinney’s guidance. Since then, he’s led Clemson to two ACC titles, earned MVP honors, and took the Tigers back to the College Football Playoff. He credits his progress to Swinney’s commitment to nurturing talent and building players up through adversity.

As Klubnik enters his final season at Clemson, his goal is clear: leave with a national title. From Boyd to Watson, Lawrence, and now Klubnik, the story of Clemson football’s rise is inseparable from Dabo Swinney’s consistent ability to not just recruit talented quarterbacks—but to shape them into legends.