CLEMSON — It did not take the NCAA long to respond to Clemson’s claims on Friday that Ole Miss was ” blatantly” tampering with linebacker Luke Ferrelli.
Swinney and athletic director Graham Neff met with the media Friday at the Smart Family Media Center and announced they turned head coach Pete Golding and the Rebels in to the NCAA for possible violations. Clemson accused Ole Miss of tampering with the linebacker, who was not in the transfer portal and was enrolled at Clemson and attending classes and team activities when the Rebels made contact.
The NCAA responded Friday night to Clemson’s allegations.
“The NCAA will investigate any credible allegations of tampering and expect full cooperation from all involved as is required by NCAA rules,” NCAA Vice President of enforcement Jon Duncan said in a statement. “The NCAA will investigate any credible allegations of tampering and expect full cooperation from all involved as is required by NCAA rules. We will not comment further on any ongoing investigation.”
In his press conference, Swinney attempted to provide clarity and context as to what happened with the Ferrelli situation. He clearly brought out the receipts regarding Ole Miss’s tampering in what he called a “whole other level.”
Swinney said what Ole Miss did is called “Tampering 301,” meaning a very high level.
NCAA VP of enforcement Jon Duncan statement on Clemson/Ole Miss tampering case: “The NCAA will investigate any credible allegations of tampering and expect full cooperation from all involved as is required by NCAA rules. We will not comment further on any ongoing investigation.” https://t.co/Bjl0FxaIlw
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos) January 24, 2026
