_(cropped).jpg) Swinney in 2019 | |
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Head coach |
| Team | Clemson |
| Conference | ACC |
| Record | 176–44 |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | November 20, 1969 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1990–1992 | Alabama |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1993–1995 | Alabama (GA) |
| 1996 | Alabama (WR/TE) |
| 1997 | Alabama (TE) |
| 1998–2000 | Alabama (WR) |
| 2003–2006 | Clemson (WR/RC) |
| 2007–2008 | Clemson (AHC/WR/RC) |
| 2008 | Clemson (interim HC/OC) |
| 2009–present | Clemson |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 176–44 |
| Bowls | 12–8 |
| Tournaments | 6–4 (CFP) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
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| Awards | |
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William Christopher "Dabo" Swinney (/ˈdæboʊ ˈswiːniː/;[1] born November 20, 1969) is an American college football coach, currently serving as the head football coach at Clemson University. Swinney took over as head coach of the Clemson Tigers seven games into the 2008 season, following the resignation of Tommy Bowden. Swinney's team won national championships in 2016 and 2018. His 2018 Clemson Tigers have often been considered one of the greatest college football teams of all time.[2][3][4] He is the winningest head coach in Clemson football history and ACC football history.[5][6]
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- ^ Long, Christina (October 4, 2023). "Dabo Swinney surpasses Frank Howard as Clemson football's winningest coach with Notre Dame win". Greenville Online. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Dabo Swinney passes Bobby Bowden on ACC all-time wins list as Clemson defeats Florida State". CBSSports.com. October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.