Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris takes the head coaching job at SMU

Published January 08, 2015

SMU says it has hired Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris as its new head coach.

The 45-year-old Morris is a Texas native and longtime high school coach in the state. He has been Clemson's offensive coordinator since 2011 and is one of the highest paid assistants in college football, making $1.3 million per season. Over four seasons, he has helped the Tigers to a 41-11 record, the 2011 ACC championship and four bowl berths.

Morris' first college job was as offensive coordinator at Tulsa under Todd Graham in 2010. He up-tempo spread offense has produced record-setting results during his stint at Clemson.

The Mustangs (0-11) have one game left in a winless season, during which coach June Jones stepped down after two games. They play Saturday at Connecticut.

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