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Swinney named National Coach of the Year

The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award will be presented to Clemson’s Dabo Swinney as a part of The Home Depot 25th Anniversary College Football Awards on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. ET, on ESPN.

Swinney led the Tigers (13-0) to an undefeated regular season, the Atlantic Coast Conference title and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. In addition, The John Mackey Award will also recognize Hunter Henry of Arkansas as outstanding tight end during The Red Carpet Special at The Home Depot College Football Awards.

With Swinney at the helm, the Tigers defeated three top-25 teams in the Associated Press poll (No.