Tommy Bowden Fired

- Bowden was in his tenth season at Clemson
- Dabo Swinney named interim head coachClemson Athletics: Bowden Steps Down as Head Coach at Clemson
- Tigers were favored to win the 2008 ACC championship; began season ranked ninth in the AP College Football PollSI.com: Clemson's Tommy Bowden steps down (October 13, 2008)
- Clemson went 3-3 in the 2008 season under Bowden, losing to Alabama, Maryland and Wake Forest
- Clemson quarterback Cullen Harper quoted as saying Bowden "deserved" to be let goESPN.com: Bowden ousted at Clemson; coach 'deserved' to be fired, QB says

Tommy Bowden stepped down as the head coach of the Clemson Tigers on October 13, 2008. Bowden, the son of Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden, was reportedly fired after the Tigers went 3-3 in the 2008-2009 season. Clemson officials said Tigers assistant Dabo Swinney would take over as interim head coach.Clemson Athletics: Bowden Steps Down as Head Coach at Clemson ESPN.com: Bowden ousted at Clemson; coach 'deserved' to be fired, QB says
Tommy Bowden Statement

"Terry Don Phillips approached me this morning and we agreed that this is the best solution for the direction of the program. Clemson has been very good to me and my family. Both of our children are Clemson graduates. I appreciate the opportunity Clemson University gave me and the support of the administration while I was here. I also want to thank all the players and coaches who worked so hard for this program the last 10 years. I wish Clemson University nothing but the best in the future."Clemson Athletics: Bowden Steps Down as Head Coach at Clemson