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title: "Chad Morris Returning to Clemson: Transfer Portal Impact of Dabo Swinney’s Big Move"
description: "Offensive coordinator Chad Morris is back for a second stint with Clemson football. Plus: The impact of the transfer portal on the Tigers."
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# [Chad Morris Returning to Clemson: Transfer Portal Impact of Dabo Swinney’s Big Move](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/chad-morris-return-clemson-tigers-transfer-portal-impact)

 Written by [Staff Report](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/author/staff-report) | January 9, 2026 | 12:02 AM

All right, college sports fans -- Dabo Swinney just made his biggest offensive move at Clemson in years: Chad Morris is back as offensive coordinator — but what does that actually mean for the Tigers’ identity going forward? This hire matters in more ways than a lot of people realize. We’ve got a full breakdown of how it will impact the players on the roster and the talent Clemson needs to acquire during the current transfer-portal window. The ripple effects could be massive for the “Clemson offense” as Dabo likes to call it. Could time away from playcalling be a plus for Morris? We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to watch on [YouTube.com/ClemsonKickoff](http://youtube.com/clemsonkickoff) so you can share your reactions in the comments, and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!

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