--- title: Garrett Riley OUT at Clemson as Dabo Swinney parts with 2 assistants description: Clemson football needs a new offensive coordinator after Dabo Swinney has parted ways with Garrett Riley; safeties coach Mickey Conn's out too. image: https://clemsonkickoff.com/hubfs/clemson-fires-garrett-riley-thumb%20(2).png --- [Skip to content](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/garrett-riley-out-clemson-dabo-swinney-fires-2-assistants#main-content) [![Death Valley Intro Outline 2](https://clemsonkickoff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Death%20Valley%20Intro%20Outline%202.png?width=600&height=209&name=Death%20Valley%20Intro%20Outline%202.png)](https://clemsonkickoff.com/) - [Recent Episodes](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/reign-supreme-alway-podcast) - [Tiger Trends](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/tiger-trends) - [Get Alerts](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news-alerts-clemson-sports) - [Podcast](https://goodpods.com/podcasts/reign-supreme-alway-sports-in-clemson-240902) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Recent Episodes](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/reign-supreme-alway-podcast) - [Tiger Trends](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/tiger-trends) - [Get Alerts](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news-alerts-clemson-sports) - [Podcast](https://goodpods.com/podcasts/reign-supreme-alway-sports-in-clemson-240902) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/clemsonkickoff) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/clemsonkickoff) # What time is Clemson kickoff?  **• Charleston So. at Clemson, Saturday, Oct. 17, Noon, ACCN • Virginia Tech at Clemson, Saturday, Oct. 24, TBD • Clemson at Florida St., Saturday, Oct. 31, TBD** December 29, 2025 | 10:35 PM # Garrett Riley OUT at Clemson as Dabo Swinney parts with 2 assistants [Staff Report](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/author/staff-report) Share: [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/garrett-riley-out-clemson-dabo-swinney-fires-2-assistants) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/garrett-riley-out-clemson-dabo-swinney-fires-2-assistants) [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/garrett-riley-out-clemson-dabo-swinney-fires-2-assistants) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/garrett-riley-out-clemson-dabo-swinney-fires-2-assistants) All right, college sports fans: 🚨Emergency Podcast!🚨 Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has pulled the trigger on two MAJOR coaching staff moves, which means offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and safeties coach Mickey Conn are leaving the program after Monday’s announcement. We break down why we find it SURPRISING and what it means for the Tigers football program (plus what’s next for Dabo). It’s clearly a big offseason for Clemson after a disappointing 7-6 year capped by a thud of a loss in the Pinstripe Bowl. Swinney only needed two days to start making moves — and with the transfer portal opening Friday, expect more decisions to come swiftly regarding assistant coaches and new players. #ClemsonFootball #GarrettRiley #ClemsonTigers #CollegeFootball #ACCFootball  #ClemsonNews  #CoachingChanges  We're glad you found us! Much appreciation to Daniel for jumping in despite a pulled muscle and being about to start a busy work night! 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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