Clemson has rewarded coach Dabo Swinney for leading the Tigers to two national titles in the past three seasons, announcing that they have agreed to a 10-year, $93 million contract.
Under the new deal, Swinney will make $8.25 million in 2019. The value of the contract will increase over the course of the deal, peaking at $10 million in the final two seasons (2027, 2028).
“I am grateful and humbled by the incredible commitment Clemson has made to me, my family and our football program,” Swinney said in a statement. “For more than a decade, we have given our all to provide this world-class university and our incredible fans the championship football program they deserve – to live up to Best is the Standard. With this contract, we make a collective statement that we intend to continue pursuing championships and developing total student-athletes for years to come.”
Swinney is 116-30 in 11 seasons as Clemson coach. He has taken the Tigers to three College Football Playoff championship games, beating Alabama for the title in the 2016 and 2018 seasons.