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- Clemson must pay $57 million to fire head coach Dabo Swinney without cause by Dec. 31, 2026.
- Swinney’s contract provides a $305,000 base salary plus bonuses and supplemental pay.
- If terminated after Jan. 1, 2027, the buyout equals remaining salary, supplemental pay and royalties.
- The contract requires monthly installments for termination before Dec. 31, 2027 and allows lump-sum payment within 90 days.
