Coach Swinney Accuses Ole Miss of Tampering

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney publicly accused Ole Miss coach Pete Golding of tampering with a transfer player.

Dabo Swinney detailed a timeline of events concerning transfer portal player Luke Ferrelli. Ferrelli signed with Clemson on January 7, moved to Clemson on January 11, and began attending classes. Swinney alleged that Ole Miss, specifically Golding, initiated contact with Ferrelli while he was already enrolled at Clemson.

Swinney presented specific dates and times of alleged communications, including text messages from Golding inquiring about a buyout and offering a $1 million contract. Former Ole Miss quarterbacks were also reportedly involved in persuading Ferrelli to switch commitments.

Despite assurances to Clemson that he intended to stay, Ferrelli re-entered the transfer portal on January 16 and subsequently signed with Ole Miss. Swinney stated that Clemson has reported the alleged tampering to the NCAA.