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Is Dabo Swinney really on the hot seat heading into Clemson's game vs LSU and Lane Kiffin?

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By Nick Coppola
| Fayetteville Observer Verified
Is Dabo Swinney really on the hot seat heading into Clemson's game vs LSU and Lane Kiffin? Clemson's 7-6 season in 2025 was the second-worst under longtime coach Dabo Swinney, raising questions about how hot his seat is heading into 2026. It may be fairer to say the pressure is building than to say Swinney is in danger of being fired.
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Is Dabo Swinney really on the hot seat heading into Clemson's game vs LSU and Lane Kiffin?

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By Nick Coppola
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Clemson's 7-6 season in 2025 was the second-worst under longtime coach Dabo Swinney, raising questions about how hot his seat is heading into 2026. It may be fairer to say the pressure is building than to say Swinney is in danger of being fired. Even if Swinney's seat were scorching, his status as an iconic figure in Clemson lore may save him from an unceremonious exit, whether it comes midseason or afterward.
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Is Dabo Swinney really on the hot seat heading into Clemson's game vs LSU and Lane Kiffin?

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By Nick Coppola
| Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin Verified
Sept. 5, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is hoping for a better 2026 after an underwhelming 7-6 season in 2025. Swinney's iconic status at Clemson may protect him from his seat getting too hot. If Clemson were to fire Swinney without cause, the university would owe him a $57 million buyout. Swinney has won two national championships and is the winningest coach in ACC football history.
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