Clemson Hires Former Packers Special Teams Coordinator Rich Bisaccia

Bisaccia returns to Clemson, where he previously coached from 1994-98.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia is moving into the same role at the college ranks with Clemson. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced Bisaccia as his new special teams coordinator on Wednesday after the hire was finalized by the Board of Trustees' compensation committee. Bisaccia previously worked at Clemson from 1994-98, coaching the Tigers' running backs and special teams.

Why it matters

Bisaccia brings a wealth of NFL experience to Clemson's special teams unit, having served as a special teams coordinator for several NFL teams over the past two decades. His hiring is seen as a major coup for the Tigers' program as they look to improve their special teams performance.

The details

Bisaccia, 65, said he made the decision to leave the Packers after 'taking some time to reflect over the last few weeks.' He joined the Packers' staff in 2022 after going 7-6 as Las Vegas' interim head coach in 2021 and helping the Raiders reach the playoffs that season. Bisaccia has also worked as a special teams coordinator with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, and Raiders.

  • Bisaccia announced as Clemson's new special teams coordinator on March 9, 2026.
  • Bisaccia previously worked at Clemson from 1994-1998.

The players

Rich Bisaccia

A veteran NFL special teams coordinator who is now taking on the same role at the college level with Clemson.

Dabo Swinney

The head coach of the Clemson Tigers football team, who announced Bisaccia's hiring.

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What they’re saying

“I am really excited to have the opportunity to work with the young men in the Clemson Football program and be part of a tremendous staff. After I made the decision to move in a new direction, Coach Swinney approached me with the opportunity to come back to a place that holds special meaning for me and my family. I'm thrilled to be able to return to the Clemson community and serve this program in any way I can.”

— Rich Bisaccia (Clemson University)

“I've gotten to know him over the years, and we've actually talked a couple of different times about the possibility of him joining our staff. It just never really could work out from a timing standpoint or because the way the rules were set up in college. But with the changing of the rules to allow everybody to coach on the field and where he was in his career, he really wanted to finish here at Clemson. I'm super excited it worked out for us too, because this is as good a special teams coach as there has been in the NFL for a long, long time.”

— Dabo Swinney, Clemson Head Coach (Clemson University)

What’s next

Bisaccia will begin his new role with Clemson immediately, working to improve the team's special teams unit ahead of the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Clemson's hiring of veteran NFL special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia is a significant move that brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Tigers' program. Bisaccia's return to Clemson, where he previously coached, is seen as a major coup that should pay dividends for the team's special teams performance in the years to come.