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Clemson's Dabo Swinney faces internal scrutiny amid poor start

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:58 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Clemson's Dabo Swinney faces internal scrutiny amid poor start
Summary

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is under increasing internal scrutiny following a blowout loss to LSU and a modest win over Georgia Southern. The Tigers prepare for ACC play against North Carolina, grappling with financial constraints that make a coaching change unlikely. Swinney's $57 million buyout and rising athletic debts weigh heavily on discussions of potential coaching changes, despite some growing frustration with his decisions, including roster management. The offense's poor performance continues to amplify these concerns as the team struggles early in the season.

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  • •Clemson lost 51-10 to LSU and won by two possessions against Georgia Southern.
  • •The Tigers face North Carolina in their ACC opener this weekend.
  • •Swinney's contract runs through 2031 with a buyout of at least $57 million.
  • •Clemson's athletic department debt has increased by $74.9 million year over year.
  • •The team's offense ranks last in the Power Four, averaging only 246 yards.
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  • 12:58 PMCBS Sports — Inside Clemson's growing frustration with Dabo Swinney -- and why a split remains unlikely
What they're saying
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A buyout of at least $57 million, growing athletic debt and player revenue-sharing make parting ways with the two-time national championship coach financially unrealistic

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