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Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tenure Likely Ending After 2026

2/6/2026

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Dabo Swinney is predicted to leave the Clemson head coach position after the 2026 season.
He has led Clemson since 2003, but the program's prominence has waned since their 2020 College Football Playoff loss.
In 2025, Clemson finished 9-4 after a 3-5 start, the worst since 2010, and needed an ACC title to reach the 12-team CFP.
Swinney's reluctance to use the NCAA transfer portal has affected Clemson's recruitment.

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Story summary

Dabo Swinney is predicted to leave the Clemson head coach position after the 2026 season.
He has led Clemson since 2003, but the program's prominence has waned since their 2020 College Football Playoff loss.
In 2025, Clemson finished 9-4 after a 3-5 start, the worst since 2010, and needed an ACC title to reach the 12-team CFP.
Swinney's reluctance to use the NCAA transfer portal has affected Clemson's recruitment.