Dabo Swinney is in his 19th season as Clemson head coach, while Shane Beamer is in his sixth season as South Carolina head coach. These have been Swinney and Beamer’s only stops so far as an FBS head coach.
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 Beamer have faced off five times as head coaches. Swinney and Clemson have the 3-2 all-time record against Beamer and South Carolina (2021-2025). Clemson won the most recent matchup, 28-14, in 2025.
Career Win-Loss Analysis
Dabo Swinney has more career wins as a head coach. Swinney is 187-53 (.779) overall. Shane Beamer is 33-30 (.524) overall.
Swinney led Clemson to seven wins (7-6) last year, including 4-4 in the ACC. Beamer led South Carolina to four wins (4-8), including 1-7 in the SEC.
Annual Record Breakdown & Winning Percentages
| YEAR | SWINNEY | BEAMER |
| 2025 | 7-6 (.538) | 4-8 (.333) |
| 2024 | 10-4 (.714) | 9-4 (.692) |
| 2023 | 9-4 (.692) | 5-7 (.417) |
| 2022 | 11-3 (.786) | 8-5 (.615) |
| 2021 | 10-3 (.769) | 7-6 (.538) |
| 2020 | 10-2 (.833) | – |
| 2019 | 14-1 (.933) | – |
| 2018 | 15-0 (1.000) | – |
| 2017 | 12-2 (.857) | – |
| 2016 | 14-1 (.933) | – |
| 2015 | 14-1 (.933) | – |
| 2014 | 10-3 (.769) | – |
| 2013 | 11-2 (.846) | – |
| 2012 | 11-2 (.846) | – |
| 2011 | 10-4 (.714) | – |
| 2010 | 6-7 (.462) | – |
| 2009 | 9-5 (.643) | – |
| 2008 | 4-3 (.571) | – |
Postseason & Championship Results
Swinney has 12 bowl wins, nine conference championships, and two national championships in his career.
Beamer has one bowl win, zero conference championships, and zero national championships in his career.
Recruiting Rankings: Swinney vs. Beamer
Here’s the year-by-year team recruiting rankings (247Sports) for each coach:
| YEAR | SWINNEY | BEAMER |
| 2026 | 20th | 14th |
| 2025 | 26th | 19th |
| 2024 | 11th | 22nd |
| 2023 | 11th | 16th |
| 2022 | 10th | 24th |
| 2021 | 5th | 80th |
| 2020 | 3rd | – |
| 2019 | 10th | – |
| 2018 | 7th | – |
| 2017 | 16th | – |
| 2016 | 11th | – |
| 2015 | 9th | – |
| 2014 | 16th | – |
| 2013 | 15th | – |
| 2012 | 20th | – |
| 2011 | 10th | – |
| 2010 | 27th | – |
| 2009 | 36th | – |
| 2008 | 9th | – |
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