CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Clemson coach Dabo Swinney wants his 18th-ranked Tigers to enjoy the excitement as they prepare for Virginia and what could be a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game.
Swinney is confident, though, that the Tigers (7-3, 5-2 ACC) won't be distracted by crazed fans or giddy classmates and will work just as hard as they have all season.
Clemson can clinch the ACC's Atlantic Division with a victory over the last-place Cavaliers (3-7, 2-4). The Tigers have won five in a row since starting the season 2-3.
Swinney says he knew in early September after Clemson rallied from a 24-0 deficit before losing 30-27 at Georgia that his club has a chance to be special.
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