Clemson's football coach went out of his way and congratulated Syracuse players in their locker room after a historic upset

The INSIDER Summary:

• Syracuse's unranked football team beat number-two-ranked Clemson Saturday night, 27-24.
• Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney showed class and sportsmanship after the upset.
• Swinney told Syracuse head coach Dino Babers "I'm so happy for you, y'all deserve this," right as the game ended.
• Then Swinney went into Syracuse's locker room and praised the players.

Saturday night was a good night for the Syracuse football team.

The unranked Orangemen took on the number-two-ranked Clemson Tigers in a game that ended in a historic upset; Syracuse beat Clemson 27-24.

But fans seem to be freaking out about what happened after the game just as much as what happened during.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney showed some incredible class and sportsmanship by first congratulating Syracuse head coach Dino Babers right as the final buzzer sounded. Swinney grabbed Babers in a handshake/hug and said "I'm so happy for you, y'all deserve this."

Then in an unprecedented and heartwarming move, Swinney headed to Syracuse's locker room where he spoke to players, congratulating and praising them.

According to Syracuse linebacker and captain, Zaire Franklin, Swinney complimented senior receiver Steve Ishmael's performance, took photos with players, and then congratulated the entire team on the win.

Clemson fans might have been upset, but all their head coach showed was happiness for the opposing team's well-deserved win. 

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