Dabo Swinney ranks outside top 10 in latest college football coaching lists
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Dabo Swinney's ranking among college football coaches has declined following a 7-6 season at Clemson in 2025. Previously viewed as a top-five coach, Swinney is now ranked 11th by CBS Sports, an eight-spot drop from last year. Sporting News places him 10th. His coaching style has come under scrutiny as Clemson has missed the College Football Playoff in four of the last five seasons. Swinney holds a contract through 2031, with a salary of $11.5 million for the 2025 season, which is the highest in the ACC.
- •Dabo Swinney's coaching ranking drops to 11th after 2025 season
- •Clemson finished with a 7-6 record, second worst under Swinney
- •He is ranked 10th by Sporting News, down from 3rd last year
- •Swinney's contract runs through 2031 with a salary of $11.5 million
- •Clemson has missed the College Football Playoff four of the last five years
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Is Clemson's Dabo Swinney still top 10 college football coach? Here are the rankings
"Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney has dipped in coaching rankings after 2025. Here's where outlets rank him entering the season.
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