(Watch) Dabo Swinney blasts Clemson at half, despite 42-0 lead

Sep 12, 2015; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers mascot during the first quarter against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Why make adjustments? After leading Miami 42-0 at halftime, No. 6 Clemson decided it didn't need to go into the locker room and discus strategy and opted to stay on the field.

The Tigers' nonchalance may have been a subtle strike at the Hurricanes after the teams had to be separated during pregame warmups.