Dabo Swinney TELLS ALL: Accuses Ole Miss of tampering for LB Luke Ferrelli

Jan 26, 2026

They dig into Dabo Swinney’s public accusation that another program tampered for a linebacker, walking through texts, alleged offers, timelines, and enforcement questions. They debate how this could reshape rules and whether governing bodies will act. The conversation shifts to Ohio State’s new offensive coordinator hire, recent transfer moves around LSU, and wild winter weather tales.

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INSIGHT

Clemson Forces A Tampering Test Case

Dabo and Clemson framed the Ferrelli case to force clarity about whether tampering rules actually mean anything anymore.
If the NCAA won't enforce, schools may create enforceable contractual systems (rev-share MOUs, buyouts).

ANECDOTE

Minute-By-Minute Tampering Narrative

Dabo laid out a minute-by-minute timeline of Luke Farrelly signing, moving to Clemson, and Ole Miss pursuing him.
He described texts, calls, and an alleged $1 million offer image sent while Farrelly sat in class.

INSIGHT

Scholarship Signing Isn't Always Final

Clemson emphasized the difference between signing a financial aid agreement and completing a rev-share buyout clause.
That gap created a legal vulnerability teams can exploit during portal windows.

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