Dabo Swinney and Clemson experienced a range of emotions over the weekend but ultimately came out a big winner even after losing to South Carolina. The Tigers entered the week done with ACC competition,

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's cellphone started blowing up with messages from players, friends and colleagues when the Tigers, still smarting after a loss to their instate rival, found out they had made the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.

Don't forget about the Clemson football team as Dabo Swinney is feeling confident about their chances in the postseason.

Dabo Swinney and Clemson had to be feeling pretty good after Saturday. Even though the Tigers lost to in-state rival South Carolina at home in Death Valley, their was a nice consolation price awaiting just a few hours later: an ACC Championship berth.