While some outlets are not giving the Clemson Tigers credit, one put head coach Dabo Swinney’s team on his list ahead of a pivotal 2026 season.  CBS Sports writer Brandon Marcello put Clemson at No. 22 in his ranking , which was made after all of the dust had settled regarding different situations around the college football world. The Tigers had an early spring, compared to other schools, meaning there were still plenty of things to be done until the ranking was revealed.  Clemson was one of three teams from the ACC to be mentioned in the ranking. The Miami Hurricanes were at No. 7 of Marcello’s ranking. However, the Tigers were ahead of SMU, which was ranked No. 25 due to some key retention, including head coach Rhett Lashlee.  Swinney will see two top 10 opponents this season, according to this ranking. He first faced LSU, at No. 9, in the second game of the home-and-home series between both sets of Tigers on Sept. 5. Then, he hosts Miami on Oct.…