# Dabo Swinney ranked third hottest coach in college football

> Clemson's head coach reacts with humor after learning he placed high on a facial attractiveness ranking of college football coaches.
- Title: Dabo Swinney ranked third hottest coach in college football
- Summary: Clemson's head coach reacts with humor after learning he placed high on a facial attractiveness ranking of college football coaches. Swinney's job security…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/clemsons-dabo-swinney-stunned-by-his-surprising-college-coach-ranking-12449476
- Author: Matthew Couden
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dabo swinney, clemson tigers, college football, coach rankings, attractiveness ranking, rotogrinders, manny diaz, curt cignetti, lane kiffin, job security, acc
## Swinney cracks jokes about his looks
Clemson's Dabo Swinney learned he ranked third on a college football coaches attractiveness list, joking he thought he'd be called the most hated guy instead.

> As in, like, good-looking? Oh, finally something comes my way?
## Duke's Diaz tops the list
Duke's Manny Diaz ranked first on the Rotogrinders attractiveness list, with Indiana's Curt Cignetti at number two. Swinney scored 70.8 points.
## Lane Kiffin ranks ninth
LSU's Lane Kiffin placed ninth on the list, while Ole Miss's Pete Golding landed at 134, prompting Swinney to chuckle at the rankings.
## Clemson struggles early this season
The Tigers opened with a 51-10 loss to LSU but bounced back with a 22-7 win over Georgia Southern. They face UNC next in their first ACC game.
## Swinney's job is secure
Despite speculation about the hot seat, ESPN's Pete Thamel said Clemson's 57 million dollar buyout and Swinney's two national titles ensure his job security.

> He's one of two active coaches who have won two national titles.
## Key takeaway

Swinney's job security is strong despite Clemson's slow start, thanks to his two national titles and massive buyout.