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Here's how much Dabo Swinney earned for Clemson winning ACC championship, making CFP
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CLEMSON — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney earned huge bonuses after making the College Football Playoff.
The Tigers (10-3) defeated SMU 34-31 in the ACC championship on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte after freshman Nolan Hauser made a 56-yard field goal as time expired. The win propelled them to the CFP as the No. 12 seed, where they will face No. 5 seed Texas (11-2) on Dec. 21 (4 p.m. ET, TNT) in Austin, Texas , at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.
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The winner advances to play No. 4 seed Arizona State , the Big 12 champion, in the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 1 (1 p.m. ET, ESPN).
Clemson winning the ACC and making the CFP helped Swinney earn $400,000 in bonuses, and the Tigers ' athletic department received $4 million. Here's the breakdown:
How much Dabo Swinney earned after winning ACC championship, making CFP?
Swinney made $50,000 for Clemson making the ACC championship game. The Tigers went 7-1 in the conference but made the title game after Syracuse upset Miami in the final week of the regular season.
Swinney netted $200,000 for winning the ACC championship. Hauser's clutch kick propelled Clemson to the CFP and Swinney's biggest bonus so far this season.
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Clemson made the CFP after being the fifth-highest ranked conference championship, which allowed Swinney to earn $150,000.
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How much Clemson earned for making CFP?
The ACC adopted a new "success initiative" this season where conference schools can retain more money made by their own postseason success. ACC teams will earn $4 million for making the first round of the CFP, $4 million for quarterfinals, $6 million for semifinals and $6 million for national championship.
Clemson earned $4 million for making the CFP. It can earn $20 million if it becomes the first three-loss team to win the national championship in the CFP era.
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How much more can Dabo Swinney earn for CFP run?
Swinney can make $850,000 if Clemson wins the national championship. He would earn $250,000 if it makes the CFP semifinals. The Tigers would need to upset Texas, then defeat Arizona State to reach this stage.
If Clemson makes the national championship, Swinney would net an additional $250,000. If Clemson wins its third CFP national championship, Swinney would earn $350,000.
What is Dabo Swinney's contract, salary?
Swinney signed his 10-year, $115 million deal with Clemson in September 2022 , and it runs through 2031. He made $11.1 million for the 2024 college football season , which was the second highest in the sport, behind Georgia coach Kirby Smart ($13.3 million).
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Clemson football 's 2024 coaches salaries
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Dabo Swinney , head coach, $11.1 million
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Garrett Riley, offensive coordinator, $1.75 million
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Wes Goodwin, defensive coordinator, $1.4 million
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Nick Eason, defensive tackles, $1.1 million
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Matt Luke, offensive line, $975,000
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Chris Rumph, defensive ends, $950,000
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Mickey Conn, safeties, $900,000
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Mike Reed, cornerbacks, $900,000
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Kyle Richardson, tight ends, $600,000
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Tyler Grisham, wide receivers, $550,000
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C.J. Spiller , running backs, $550,000
Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at dcarter@gannett.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00
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