Clemson coaching carousel begins as Swinney staff moves emerge

Clemson’s first coaching changes are underway as John Grass leaves for Samford, Drew Swinney joins his staff, and more moves loom.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and new offensive analyst John Grass during practice at the Poe Indoor Facility in Clemson in Clemson, S.C. Friday, December 17, 2021. Clemson Football Practice Dec 17 Friday | Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORKDabo Swinney warned that change was coming. It didn’t take long.

Clemson’s coaching carousel officially spun into motion this week as offensive analyst John Grass accepted the head coaching job at Samford, marking the first confirmed staff departure following the 2025 regular season. The move signals the beginning of a…