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Dabo Swinney discusses Clemson's direction regarding general manager role

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Dabo Swinney discusses Clemson's direction regarding general manager role

Summary

During a press conference on November 10, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney addressed inquiries about the potential hiring of an external general manager. Swinney reaffirmed his commitment to making roster decisions, emphasizing the importance of recruiting in college football. He argued that a centralized management structure akin to NFL teams would not work in college football, as head coaches must actively engage in the recruiting process. Clemson currently sits with a record of 6-3 and has secured bowl eligibility after their recent 18-13 victory over Syracuse. The program's existing general manager, Jordan Sorrells, has been in place for three years, carrying out Swinney's vision for the roster.

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By the Numbers

•Dabo Swinney confirmed he will continue to make roster decisions.
•Clemson is currently 6-3 and bowl eligible.
•Jordan Sorrells has served as general manager for three years.
•Swinney opposes the idea of an external general manager model.
•The discussion follows recent donor sentiments regarding program management.

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11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Dabo Swinney makes his stance clear on Clemson hiring an external general manager

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The Clemson Tigers already have a general manager, Jordan Sorrells, who is in his third year in the role and whose job the school describes as carrying out Dabo Swinney’s vision for the roster. That arrangement sat underneath the question Swinney got at his weekly press conference Tuesday, when he was asked about a centralized […] The post Dabo Swinney makes his stance clear on Clemson hiring an external general manager appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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