Dabo Swinney is in his 19th season as Clemson head coach, while Mario Cristobal is in his fifth season as Miami (FL) head coach.
This has been Swinney’s only stop so far as an FBS head coach. Cristobal was previously head coach at Florida International from 2007-2012 and Oregon from 2017-21.
Which coach has a better record, more wins, and more championships at their current school and over their careers?
Head-To-Head Record
Swinney and Cristobal have faced each other twice as head coaches. Clemson won 40-10 in 2022 and Miami won 28-20 in 2023.
Career Win-Loss Analysis
Dabo Swinney has more career wins as a head coach. Swinney is 187-53 (.779) overall. Mario Cristobal is 35-19 (.648) at Miami and 97-79 (.551) overall.
Swinney led Clemson to seven wins (7-6) last year, including 4-4 in the ACC. Cristobal led Miami to 13 wins (13-2), including 6-2 in the ACC.
Annual Record Breakdown & Winning Percentages
| YEAR | SWINNEY | CRISTOBAL |
| 2025 | 7-6 (.538) | 13-3 (.813) |
| 2024 | 10-4 (.714) | 10-3 (.769) |
| 2023 | 9-4 (.692) | 7-6 (.538) |
| 2022 | 11-3 (.786) | 5-7 (.417) |
| 2021 | 10-3 (.769) | 10-3 (.769) – Oregon |
| 2020 | 10-2 (.833) | 4-3 (.571) – Oregon |
| 2019 | 14-1 (.933) | 12-2 (.857) – Oregon |
| 2018 | 15-0 (1.000) | 9-4 (.692) – Oregon |
| 2017 | 12-2 (.857) | 0-1 (.000) – Oregon |
| 2016 | 14-1 (.933) | – |
| 2015 | 14-1 (.933) | – |
| 2014 | 10-3 (.769) | – |
| 2013 | 11-2 (.846) | – |
| 2012 | 11-2 (.846) | 3-9 (.250) – FIU |
| 2011 | 10-4 (.714) | 8-5 (.615) – FIU |
| 2010 | 6-7 (.462) | 7-6 (.538) – FIU |
| 2009 | 9-5 (.643) | 3-9 (.250) – FIU |
| 2008 | 4-3 (.571) | 5-7 (.417) – FIU |
| 2007 | – | 1-11 (.083) – FIU |
Postseason & Championship Results
Swinney has 12 bowl wins, nine conference championships, and two national championships in his career.
Cristobal has six bowl wins, two conference championships (Pac-12), and zero national championships in his career.
Recruiting Rankings: Swinney vs. Cristobal
Here’s the year-by-year team recruiting rankings (247Sports) for each coach:
| YEAR | SWINNEY | CRISTOBAL |
| 2026 | 20th | 9th |
| 2025 | 26th | 14th |
| 2024 | 11th | 4th |
| 2023 | 11th | 7th |
| 2022 | 10th | 16th |
| 2021 | 5th | 6th (Oregon) |
| 2020 | 3rd | 13th (Oregon) |
| 2019 | 10th | 7th (Oregon) |
| 2018 | 7th | 13th (Oregon) |
| 2017 | 16th | 19th (Oregon) |
| 2016 | 11th | – |
| 2015 | 9th | – |
| 2014 | 16th | – |
| 2013 | 15th | – |
| 2012 | 20th | 79th (FIU |
| 2011 | 10th | 92nd (FIU) |
| 2010 | 27th | 82nd (FIU) |
| 2009 | 36th | 77th (FIU) |
| 2008 | 9th | 84th (FIU) |
| 2007 | – | 98th (FIU) |
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