Dabo Swinney inks new longterm contract with Clemson

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has signed a new 10-year deal with the program, athletic director Graham Neff announced on Thursday morning.

The financial terms of his deal were not officially disclosed, but the The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman is reporting that Swinney will make an average of $11.5 million per year. The deal runs through 2031.

The deal makes Swinney the second-highest paid coach in all of college football this year, t

railing only Alabama’s Nick Saban ($11.7 million). Georgia’s Kirby Smart signed a deal this offseason that will pay him $11.25 million annually.

“I am appreciative of the support from the Board of Trustees to President Clements to ensure we can continue to build on a firm foundation, as Clemson football and Coach Swinney’s leadership are a key driver for our university,” Neff said in a release. “Coach Swinney and his family’s impact on our community and department cannot be understated, and his success and stability nationally is truly uncommon. It is critical that Clemson continue to invest in our football program, and ensure our head coach is at Clemson for a long, long time. The best is yet to come.”

Swinney has been Clemson’s head coach since 2009 and has led the Tigers to 11 straight 10-win seasons and 2 National Championships. Clemson has also won t

he ACC 7 times during Swinney’s tenure.

His previous contract was set to expire in 2028. He signed a 10-year, $93 million contract prior to the 2019 season.

“It is hard for me to believe I am in my 14th full season as your head coach, and I remain eternally grateful and honored for the opportunity to continue coaching and developing young people of excellence at Clemson.” Swinney said in the release. “This agreement is representative of what has been collectively built here and the success we’ve had both academically and athletically. It is a reflection of the ALL IN commitment of so many people, including our players, our staff, our fans, our administration and our University leadership. While I am certainly proud of our accomplishments on the field, the most rewarding part remains the relationships forged within this program and the ability to positively impact those around us.”

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