Dabo Swinney
Head coach
Nineteenth season, eighteenth full. 187-53 at Clemson, the most wins by a coach in ACC history, with national titles in 2016 and 2018.
ACC · Clemson, South Carolina
Clemson Football Coaching Staff 2026
Head coach and coordinators
2026 record3-2
Coaching staff
CLEM coaches
Dabo Swinney enters a nineteenth season with a reshaped offensive staff and continuity on defence.
Leadership
Offense
Chad Morris
Offensive coordinator
Returns to a role he previously held at Clemson, having since been a head coach at SMU and Arkansas.
Kyle Richardson
Co-offensive coordinator
Second season in the role.
Matt Luke
Co-offensive coordinator
Third season on the staff.
Defense
Tom Allen
Defensive coordinator
Second season, having arrived from Penn State where he coordinated the defence.
Nick Eason
Co-defensive coordinator
Second season alongside Allen.
Staff and roster movement reflect the 2026 season as announced by the program. Rosters move through the transfer portal year-round, so check the official program site for the definitive list.
Staff coverage
Clemson listed coaching roles
This profile lists 6 staff members for Clemson. Responsibilities are grouped as follows: Defense: 2; Leadership: 1; Offense: 3.
Titles describe the published staff listing. They do not establish who calls plays or whether every support role is included.
FAQ
Clemson football coaching staff FAQs
Who is the head coach of Clemson?
Dabo Swinney is listed as head coach in the team profile reviewed on 2026-09-01.
Does this page list the entire football staff?
It contains 6 published staff entries. Recruiting, operations and other support roles may not be included; the page does not claim a complete staff directory.
Who is Clemson's offensive coordinator?
Chad Morris, entering his sixth season on staff and fifth as offensive coordinator, a former Clemson offensive coordinator earlier in his career who returned to the role.
Who is Clemson's defensive coordinator?
Tom Allen, entering his second season, working alongside co-defensive coordinator Nick Eason, who also coaches defensive tackles and holds the associate head coach title.
How long has Dabo Swinney been Clemson's coach?
Since taking over in 2008, and he is entering his 18th full season and 24th year overall with the program in 2026. His tenure includes two national championships, though the 2025 season was one of the more difficult of his run.
Which former Clemson players are on the coaching staff?
Several. Nick Eason, Tyler Grisham, C.J. Spiller, Ben Boulware, Tajh Boyd and Nolan Turner all played for Clemson before returning as coaches, giving the staff deep ties to the program's recent championship era.
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