FOIA-obtained details illuminate the broader 2026 staff, including a wide range of assistants, analysts, and specialists.

The total pay for primary assistants, excluding the promoted positions, comes to $11.35 million for 2026.

Clemson will have six primary assistants earning at least $1 million in 2026, led by defensive coordinator Tom Allen at $2 million.

Tajh Boyd and Nolan Turner have moved into primary coaching roles, though their contracts had not been finalized at the time of reporting.

Dabo Swinney rebuilt Clemson’s coaching staff after a 7-6 season in 2025, firing offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and safeties coach Mickey Conn and promoting Chad Morris and Nolan Turner to fill the vacancies.