"Riley, who had two years remaining on his contract, was hired in 2023 to help re-energize a stagnant Tigers offense. But over three seasons, Clemson produced inconsistent results. Quarterback Cade Klubnik showed major progress a year ago in leading Clemson to the College Football Playoff, but the offense did not perform up to its standard in 2025 as the Tigers struggled to run the ball consistently and could not get its passing game going."
"At the end of the day, we just did not get the production and the results that we needed, and I just feel like it is time for a change, and so we will be moving in a different direction with a new offensive coordinator," Swinney said. "Garrett is smart, he's got great work ethic and he's a great coach, but it just didn't work like we both wanted. He's got an amazing career ahead and he'll be a great head coach in the future."
Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and safeties coach Mickey Conn will not return next season. Riley had two years remaining on his contract after being hired in 2023 to re-energize a stagnant Tigers offense. Over three seasons the offense produced inconsistent results; Cade Klubnik improved last season but the 2025 offense struggled to run consistently and could not get the passing game going. Clemson ranked No. 62 in total offense, averaging 392.2 yards per game. Swinney repeatedly said he wanted Riley to better help Klubnik and call the offense. Conn had been on the Clemson staff since 2016.
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