Seeking the final piece: Dabo Swinney "Close" to finalizing special teams coordinator

With the departure of Will Gilchrist, Dabo Swinney provides an update on the search for a new special teams leader to round out the 2026 coaching staff.

Oct 1, 2022; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney greets former Clemson player Jacoby Ford during ESPN College GameDay before playing the NC State Wolfpack at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images | Anderson Independent Mail-Imagn ImagesThe Clemson coaching staff is nearly complete, but one major vacancy remains: the Special Teams Coordinator.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney confirmed on Wednesday that he is "close" to making a decision to replace Will Gilchrist, who departed for Samford earlier…