The Transfer Portal and NIL have ended the era of dominant programs. Dabo is a mediocre coach that built a powerhouse by paying players well under the table, which was a massive recruiting advantage prior to NIL. Not only would a program like Clemson (or most of the SEC) get better players, but the players were less likely to leave if they were getting paid. Now, every team is playing their players and it is easy to leave if a bench player wants more playing time and more money.
This makes Clemson is just another football program, and last night, Clemson looked like just another football program.