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Clemson’s 1–3 Start Puts Dabo Swinney Under Scrutiny as Speculation Swirls About Successors

Swinney recently recounted nearly leaving coaching in 2023, underscoring how his long résumé complicates calls for a swift move.

Overview

  • Clemson has opened 2025 at 1–3, with losses to LSU, Georgia Tech, and Syracuse following a narrow win over Troy.
  • Newsweek reports growing chatter about whether Clemson could consider a coaching change, with no official action taken.
  • A Sporting News columnist’s idea of Nick Saban as a potential replacement is being discussed as a speculative, long-shot scenario.
  • On his weekly radio show, Swinney said he nearly quit after being passed over for an Alabama assistant role in February 2023 before Tommy Bowden soon brought him to Clemson.
  • Swinney’s 17-year tenure includes two national titles and nine ACC championships, and he is approaching his 300th game as Clemson’s head coach.