CLEMSON — Each week the media that covers the Clemson Tigers get the opportunity to hear from head coach Dabo Swinney and a few select players. The media also get the opportunity to check out what the opponent has to say about the upcoming game.

Here are some of the top quotes from this week as Clemson prepares to take on Notre Dame at Memorial Stadium at noon on Saturday.

Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman on being 0-5 against Clemson during his collegiate career:

“I’m 0-5 against Clemson in my career, not something I am proud about…there is a lot in it for us as a team and a program to go down there and play well…it’s a hostile environment…an excellent opportunity for us to go out and play another great game.”

Clemson head Coach Dabo Swinney on Notre Dame making the trip to Death Valley:

“Thankful for another opportunity to go compete, but this is a really, really good football team and I think we are a good football team as well, but we just have not been able to do what we need to do…it’s going to be a big challenge.”

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on his thoughts of Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program:

“I view Clemson as one of the premier programs in college football and what Coach Swinney has done with that program over his time there is extremely impressive… don’t let the 4-4 record reflect the team, just watch the film, they are as talented as any team we’ve faced this year.

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker said it’s a “privilege” to play in Death Valley:

“It’s an honor, this is what you work for and this is what our players work for…what Coach Swinney has done to that place and sustained success for as long as he has is impressive, for us to be able to go down there in a packed stadium and be a part of an awesome Saturday at noon is a privilege.”

Tristian Leigh on motivation for this year against Notre Dame:

“When I watch the film from last year, it is definitely motivating because of the fashion of how that game went…we’re focused on this week, and I am excited about getting ready for Notre Dame.”

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