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Clemson’s fall wasn’t random, and this failing coaching duo may be why

Clemson's offense was supposed to be elite under Garrett Riley, but a disastrous 3-4 season has exposed a fractured relationship with Dabo Swinney.

April 15, 2023; Clemson, SC , USA; Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and head coach Dabo Swinney during the first quarter the annual Orange and White Spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 15, 2023. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY NETWORK | The Independent Mail-USA TODAY NETWORK

The search for answers in the smoldering wreckage of Clemson's 2025 season leads to one unavoidable conclusion: the high-profile partnership between head coach Dabo Swinney and his once-heralded offensive coordinator, Garrett Riley, appears to be fundamentally broken.