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Swinney Listed as 1 Coach ‘Under the Most Pressure’

CBS Sports ranked the 10 college football coaches “under the most pressure” in 2026, including Dabo Swinney.

Clemson’s longtime head man landed at No. 7 on the list.

Here’s what CBS Sports’ Brad Crawford wrote about Swinney, who is entering his 19th season (and 18th full season) as Clemson’s head coach in 2026:

“Swinney dismissed offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and replaced him with former protégé Chad Morris in an effort to revive a stagnant offense. Swinney has remained committed to his long-standing approach, but in the NIL and transfer portal era, that model has produced uneven results.