COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Clemson coach Dabo Swinney couldn't hide the wide grin as he talked at last about watching the Tigers workout on the field.

"Once we got on the field, it was awesome," Swinney said Thursday after the opening practice of fall camp. "Just a blessing to be able to get back (with) unbelievable energy and excitement."

Swinney was just as confident college football would find a way to successfully finish a season amid the conronavirus pandemic. He said his players showed him soon after returning to campus in June they were serious about staying healthy - and doing what it took to play championship football.