ACC FOOTBALL NOTES ACC football notes: Swinney says Clemson stunk last year MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times Jul 16, 2026 Jul 16, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago 0 1 of 3 Former Notre Dame linebacker and Patrick Henry graduate Bodie Kahoun has transferred to Boston College. Courtesy Notre Dame Georgia Tech coach Brent Key, shown during ACC football media days Thursday, led his team to a 9-4 overall record last fall. Courtesy Nell Redmond/ACC Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, shown during ACC football media days Thursday, said his team "stunk" last year. 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