Clemson Denies FOIA on Ferrelli Tampering Allegations as Big 12, ACC Reject Enforcement Pause
The NCAA has not announced any decision on Dabo Swinney’s allegation that Ole Miss coach Pete Golding tampered with Clemson signee Luke Ferrelli.
Overview
- Clemson rejected public-records requests from The Athletic’s Matt Baker and the Post and Courier’s Jon Blau, citing South Carolina law and FERPA protections for student records.
- Dabo Swinney has said Clemson submitted materials to the NCAA regarding the Ferrelli case, yet no ruling against Ole Miss or Pete Golding has been made public.
- After the Big Ten asked the NCAA on March 11 to pause tampering enforcement while rules are updated, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark voiced firm opposition to any moratorium.
- ACC commissioner Jim Phillips also backed continued enforcement, describing it as critically important as policy debates continue, with the SEC not issuing a new conference stance.
- NCAA rules classify impermissible contact with committed or enrolled players as a potential Level II violation, and spokesperson Meghan Durham-Wright reiterated the association’s commitment to enforcement.