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Dabo Swinney Pushes Back on Calls for Change After Clemson's 1-2 Start

He cited a decade of titles to defend his tenure, saying he would coach elsewhere if Clemson moves on.

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Sep 13, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney on the sideline against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images/File Photo
Sep 13, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney prepares to run on the field with his team before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Clemson has fallen to 1-2 with losses to LSU (17-10) and Georgia Tech (24-21 on a 55-yard field goal) and has dropped out of the AP Top 25.
  • Swinney told reporters, "If they're tired of winning, they can send me on my way," adding that at 55 he would continue coaching and is "not going to the beach."
  • He highlighted program accomplishments under his watch, including eight ACC titles in the past 10 years, seven College Football Playoff appearances, and two national championships.
  • An immediate coaching change is seen as unlikely given his 2022 contract extension worth $115 million with an estimated 2025 buyout of about $60 million.
  • Analysts point to offensive line issues and quarterback Cade Klubnik's inconsistency, note a narrowed playoff path with only Florida State currently ranked on the remaining schedule, and flag Syracuse as the next opponent.