Dabo Swinney

Clemson rallies past North Carolina, 28-20, after boos

Clemson closed on a 13-0 run after a 2-hour, 25-minute weather delay to beat North Carolina 28-20, erasing a 17-3 deficit after first-half boos of Dabo Swinney.

Belichick, Swinney Prepare for Clemson Showdown

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is under scrutiny as he reshuffles his staff and sticks with a quarterback change with Tait Reynolds stepping in for a key game against Bill Belichick and North Carolina. Belichick, meanwhile, has expressed deep respect for Clemson's tradition and Swinney's program as the teams prepare for the matchup.

Clemson Names Freshman Reynolds Starting Quarterback

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney has reinstated defensive lineman Vic Burley ahead of the ACC opener with North Carolina, hoping his return stabilizes a vulnerable run defense that has been hit by injuries. Concurrently, Swinney has pivoted to true freshman Tait Reynolds as the starting quarterback, with Reynolds slated to start against UNC after outperforming Christopher Vizzina, who is nursing an elbow injury, signaling a shift that Swinney says could be the long-term plan.

Clemson to pay Georgia Southern $1.5 million for 2026 home game

In 2026, non-conference college-football scheduling features hefty guarantees, with South Carolina paying Kent State 1.3 million and Towson 550,000 for home games, while Clemson is set to receive 1.95 million total to host Georgia Southern and Charleston Southern. Separately, Clemson looks to rebound at a home opener against Georgia Southern after a season-opening loss, and UH is promoting a four-pack ticket giveaway for its Houston vs. Southern showdown, reflecting ongoing competition for attention and revenue across programs.

Dabo Swinney reacts after Clemson's rout loss to Lane Kiffin's LSU

Clemson Faces Potential $57 Million Swinney Buyout

Clemson fans, players and analysts are weighing the end of the Dabo Swinney era, as the program faces a costly buyout and a changing landscape in college football. Swinney’s contract would require Clemson to pay roughly $57 million if fired before 2027, with the figure rising to about $60 million next year before gradually decreasing, and the deal includes an Alabama-specific penalty and no mitigation clause, while potential replacements like Elliott or Lashlee are floated as options.

Swinney Names Gideon Davidson Lead Back

Clemson opens fall camp without an official depth chart as Dabo Swinney pushes relentless competition at quarterback while Gideon Davidson leads the backfield ahead of Chris Johnson Jr., with the choice seemingly open among multiple contributors. Swinney also praised a loaded tight end room and singled out several players, including a standout freshman, as key pieces for the 2026 season.