The Clemson Insider
The Clemson Insider • • sports
Key Points:
- Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney firmly supports offensive coordinator Chad Morris despite the team's offensive struggles and a recent 20-16 loss to Virginia Tech.
- Swinney took personal responsibility for the offensive issues, stating the failures start with him as head coach rather than blaming Morris.
- Morris, re-hired for the 2026 season after a successful previous tenure, was praised by Swinney for his hard work, intelligence, and organization, with the coach expressing no loss of faith in him.
- Swinney indicated no plans for midseason offensive staff changes, differentiating the current situation from prior defensive adjustments made in 2025.
- Clemson's record stands at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in ACC play, with their next game scheduled against Florida State on Saturday at 7 p.m. on ACC Network.
