Dabo Swinney press conference live updates on Clemson football transfer portal, Chad Morris

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CLEMSON — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney will address the media for the first time in 2026 on Jan. 23 (3:30 p.m. ET).

He is scheduled to speak along with new offensive coordinator Chad Morris first from 3:30-3:55 to discuss staff changes, Morris’ return to Clemson and other related topics, per the school release.

Then, Swinney will discuss Clemson’s transfer portal commitments and “big-picture items related to roster management” from 3:55-4:30. Clemson athletic director Graham Neff will join Swinney during this portion to “provide additional insight from Clemson athletics.”

Clemson (7-6) had its second-worst season ever under Swinney after missing the ACC championship and College Football Playoff in 2025. This led to Clemson firing former offensive coordinator Garrett Riley after three seasons, then hiring Morris, who was the team’s offensive coordinator from 2011-14.

The down season also led to Clemson setting a single-season transfer record with 10 players. However, the Tigers lost linebacker Luke Ferrelli, who transferred to Clemson on Jan. 7 and was reportedly attending classes and team workouts then re-entered the portal on Jan. 16 to go to Ole Miss.

Swinney is expected to address these topics and more on Jan. 23.

Dabo Swinney press conference updates

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Who Clemson, Dabo Swinney have added, lost in portal for 2026

Additions:

Losses:

  • LB Luke Ferrelli (transferred to Clemson but re-entered portal to transfer to Ole Miss)
  • WR Parker Fulghum
  • OL Rowan Byrne
  • S Ricardo Jones
  • DT Stephiylan Green
  • DE Markus Dixon
  • TE Josh Sapp
  • CB Michael Manaka
  • S Rob Billings
  • LB Jamal Anderson
  • S Khalil Barnes
  • RB Keith Adams Jr.
  • LB Dee Crayton
  • CB Shelton Lewis
  • ATH Marquise Henderson

What coaches Clemson, Dabo Swinney hired, lost for 2026

Hired:

  • Offensive coordinator Chad Morris
  • Safeties coach Corico Wright (reported hire)
  • Strength coach Dennis Love (promoted)
  • Assistant WR coach Jacoby Ford
  • Offensive player development coach Artavis Scott
  • Assistant coach Freddie Kitchens

Lost:

  • Offensive coordinator Garrett Riley (fired)
  • Safeties coach Mickey Conn (fired)
  • Strength coach Joey Batson (retired)
  • Senior offensive assistant/assistant QB coach John Grass (hired as Samford’s coach)
  • Offensive player development/assistant WR coach Drew Swinney (hired as Samford WR coach)
  • Offensive player development intern Paul Tyson (hired as Samford QB coach)
  • Director of special teams Will Gilchrist (hired as Samford special teams coordinator)
  • Offensive player development/assistant OL coach Brandon Thomas (hired as Samford OL coach)
  • Offensive assistant/assistant RB coach Montralius Mosley (hired as Samford RB coach/chief of staff)
  • Offensive analyst/ assistant RB coach Andrew Zow (hired as Samford assistant)

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Dabo Swinney, Clemson football coach press conference live updates

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