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CLEMSON — Chad Morris was officially named Clemson football 's offensive coordinator on Jan. 5.
Clemson University's Board of Trustees compensation committee approved Morris' three-year deal worth $3.6 million.
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Morris, 57, replaces Garrett Riley, who was fired after three seasons as Clemson's offensive coordinator. This will be Morris' third stint with Clemson and second as the team's offensive coordinator after coaching with the Tigers from 2011 through 2014.
He hasn't called plays since he was the offensive coordinator for Auburn in 2020 and did not coach in 2025, but Swinney selected Morris to lead Clemson's offense in 2026.
Here are Morris' contract details with Clemson .
Chad Morris contract: salary, details for Clemson football offensive coordinator
Morris agreed to a three-year deal worth $3.6 million with Clemson. He will make $1.2 million annually. His new contract falls short of Riley's old deal, where he made $1.75 million annually.
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If Morris' contract is terminated without cause by Clemson, he would be owed 100% of his contract. However, his buyout can be reduced if he finds another job, triggering mitigation.
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If Morris isn't fired and takes a job to be a college head coach or any NFL coaching position, he would owe Clemson nothing. If he takes any other job, he would owe Clemson 25% of his remaining salary, though the university has the discretion to waive that.
How much Chad Morris can receive in bonuses?
Morris can receive either $36,000 if Clemson makes the ACC championship or $72,000 if Clemson wins the conference title.
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Depending on how Clemson's season ends, Morris can make one of the following during each season with the Tigers:
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$18,000 if Clemson makes a bowl game with eight or more regular-season wins
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$36,000 if Clemson wins a bowl game with eight or more regular-season wins
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$54,000 if Clemson makes the first round of the CFP
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$72,000 if Clemson makes CFP quarterfinals
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$90,000 if Clemson makes CFP semifinals
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$108,000 if Clemson makes the national championship
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$144,000 if Clemson wins the national championship
How Chad Morris' contract compares to Clemson football's assistants
Morris is tied for Clemson's second highest-paid assistant, matching offensive line coach Matt Luke and defensive tackle coach Nick Eason. All will make $1.2 million in 2026. Defensive coordinator Tom Allen is Clemson's highest-paid assistant, making $2 million in 2026.
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Here's how much Clemson's primary assistants and strength coach earned last season:
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Tom Allen, defensive coordinator, $1.9 million
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Garrett Riley, offensive coordinator, $1.75 million
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Nick Eason, defensive tackles, $1.1 million
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Matt Luke, offensive line, $1.1 million
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Chris Rumph, defensive ends, $1 million
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Mickey Conn, safeties, $950,000
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Mike Reed, cornerbacks, $950,000
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Kyle Richardson, tight ends, $637,500
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Joey Batson, strength, $625,000
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Tyler Grisham, wide receivers, $575,000
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C.J. Spiller , running backs, $575,000
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Ben Boulware , linebackers, $193,160
Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at DCarter@usatodayco.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00
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