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Clemson Has Option to Part Ways With Dabo Swinney Amid $60 Million Buyout

Clemson Has Option to Part Ways With Dabo Swinney Amid $60 Million Buyout

Summary

Clemson University's football team is not performing well this season, causing some fans to question the future of head coach Dabo Swinney. Even though there is a $60 million buyout clause in Swinney's contract, the school has the option to part ways with a much lower cost if Swinney chooses to leave for another job.

Key Facts

  • Clemson's football team is currently ranked outside the top College Football Playoff teams, with a 3-5 record.
  • The team recently lost games against SMU and Duke.
  • Head coach Dabo Swinney has a contract with a $60 million buyout clause.
  • There is a smaller, $4 million cost if Swinney leaves for a job at another program.
  • If Swinney leaves for Alabama, his alma mater, the cost is $6 million.
  • Clemson and Swinney could decide to mutually part ways at the end of the season.
  • Swinney has an overall record of 183-52 at Clemson.
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