ESPN analyst suggests that 2026 could be Dabo Swinney's final season as Clemson's head coach due to recent struggles. Clemson's win total is set at 7.5, the lowest since his first season.
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Dabo Swinney is the winningest coach in both Clemson history and ACC history.
He’s won nine ACC championships and two national championships. Statistically speaking, a college football playoff appearance (7 out of 17 seasons, 41% of his career) is more likely than Klay Thompson making a three pointer (40.9% in his career).
However, coach Swinney is now eight years removed from his last title, and is coming off one of the worst seasons of his career, going 7-6. Analyst Josh Pate called this season a “last stand moment” for Swinney, stating; "What if they win eight games? What if Clemson goes 8-4? Is that a successful season? Have we really gotten to the point where the over could hit for the Clemson win total, and people (would) still be disappointed to the point where they want change? I think we have."
Clemson’s win total is set at 7.5 on Fanduel, the lowest for Swinney since his first season. If the Tigers fail to climb back to the success they’ve seen in the past, many believe Dabo could be coaching his final season for Clemson. Let’s hope the Tigers can climb back to the success they’ve seen in the past, and can continue to find success and build upon Dabo’s hall of fame resume.
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This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Analyst Josh Pate says Dabo's on the hot seat this season
Dabo Swinney may face his final season if Clemson does not improve from a disappointing 7-6 record and fails to meet expectations.
Clemson's win total is set at 7.5, which is the lowest for Dabo Swinney since his first season as head coach.
Dabo Swinney has won two national championships and nine ACC championships during his tenure at Clemson.
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