Clemson Hires NFL Veteran Rich Bisaccia

0:00On March 5, Clemson Football has hired Rich Biasacchia as their new special teams coordinator. The 65-year-old coach, who spent the last four years with the Green Bay Packers in the same role, had his one-year contract approved by the University Board this week. He'll earn $900,000 in salary for the 2026-2027 season, plus a $100,000 signing, bonus that brings his total pay to $1 million. Biasacchia is returning to Clemson, where he coached running backs and special teams from 1994 to 1998. Since then, he's built a long career in the NFL, working as special teams coordinator for teams like the Buccaneers, Chargers, Cowboys, Raiders, and Packers. He even served as interim head coach for the Raiders, leading them to the playoffs with a 7-5 record. Fans and coaches see this as a big upgrade for Clemson's special teams, which have struggled for years despite national title wins. Past units had issues like blocked kicks and no return touchdowns since 2010 or 2018.

1:05Coach Debo Swinney decided to make a change after the previous director left for another job, praising Biasacchia as one of the best in the league. The higher comes after the NCAA loosen rules on coaching staff, letting Clemson dedicate a top coach to special teams full time. Biasacchia left the Packers in February by choice, and now he could earn bonuses if his unit ranks high in key stats like returns or punting. Athletic leaders are thrilled about his experience, including a Super Bowl win early in his NFL days. With Biasacchia back in the fold, Clemson hopes to turn around their special teams and boost the whole program heading into next season.