College Football Playoff Executive Director Bill Hancock presents the trophy to the Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney.

Report: Dabo Swinney, Clemson agree to 8-year, $54 million extention

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JuliaKate E. Culpepper, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

After leading Clemson to their first national title since 1981, Dabo Swinney is reportedly staying with the Tigers a little bit longer.

Clemson and Swinney agreed to an eight-year, $54 million contract extension, Brett McMurphy reported on Friday morning.

Swinney’s most recent contract was a six-year deal worth $30.75 million last April, according to The State.

Clemson's Dabo Swinney gets new 8-year deal worth $54 million
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) August 25, 2017

Georgia Tech plays at Clemson on Oct. 28.

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