Swinney congratulates Syracuse players in their locker room

Tony Crumpton by Assoc. Editor -

The College Football world was shocked when No. 2 Clemson lost to Syracuse 27-24 on Friday night.

However, that didn't stop Clemson coach Dabo Swinney from congratulating the Syracuse team in their locker room after the game.

"That's one of the classiest things I've seen in my life," linebacker Zaire Franklin said to ESPN's David Hale. "To have been knocked down like that and have the humility to come talk to us, that was cool as hell."

This is an example of one of Swinney's mantras 'You win with class and you lose with class.'

Dabo just solidified my respect for him. Came in our locker room, shook our hands and congratulated us. WOW. That's a dude right there??? — Kayton Samuels ???? (@JustMyfans) October 14, 2017