Dabo Swinney buyout, contract details as Clemson Tigers coach

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Dabo Swinney became one of the highest-paid coaches in college football during the 2022 season. The 10-year, $115 million deal came three years after Clemson's last national championship. The longtime coach also has the most seniority of any coach on the highest-paid list.Clemson started the 2026 season with a 51-10 loss to LSU. Swinney's team was dominated by the worst loss of his career. This tied the Tigers' record-high points allowed and the worst margin of defeat during the Swinney era.Given the turbulent game to start the season with only 10 points scored, here are the details of Swinney's contract, including a formal buyout agreement that decreases each year he stays at Clemson.