Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Clemson Fires Offensive Coordinator and Safeties Coach After Disappointing Season

12/30/2025

26 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Swinney Restructures Staff

Dabo Swinney, Clemson head coach, fired offensive coordinator Garrett Riley after a 7-6 season, during which Clemson ranked 70th in scoring and averaged 27.2 points per game.
Swinney also dismissed safeties coach Mickey Conn as part of the same staff changes.
Garrett Riley joined Clemson in 2023 and is owed $5.25 million after his departure.
Mickey Conn may pursue opportunities elsewhere, potentially as defensive coordinator at Samford University.

1 of 1

Swinney Restructures Staff

Dabo Swinney, Clemson head coach, fired offensive coordinator Garrett Riley after a 7-6 season, during which Clemson ranked 70th in scoring and averaged 27.2 points per game.
Swinney also dismissed safeties coach Mickey Conn as part of the same staff changes.
Garrett Riley joined Clemson in 2023 and is owed $5.25 million after his departure.
Mickey Conn may pursue opportunities elsewhere, potentially as defensive coordinator at Samford University.