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Jason Campbell's Bold Call, Dabo Swinney For A&M's Top Job

Former Auburn quarterback Jason Campbell has sparked excitement among fans with his bold suggestion for the head coaching position at Auburn University.

Campbell gave his take on the podcast Everything Auburn and believes that Dabo Swinney, the renowned head coach of Clemson, could be the perfect fit for the job. Campbell's endorsement of Swinney is based on the belief that Swinney might benefit from a change of scenery and a fresh start. 

He emphasizes that before the era of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), no one out-recruited Clemson. Dabo, who had enormous success at Clemson, could find a new challenge and an opportunity to reignite his coaching passion at Auburn.

Campbell envisions a scenario where Swinney returns to his coaching roots and focuses on developing young talent at Auburn. It's an opportunity for Dabo to relive the days when he transformed Clemson into a college football powerhouse before the NIL era brought new challenges to recruiting.

While Campbell's suggestion may raise eyebrows and provoke discussions among football enthusiasts, it underscores the excitement and anticipation that surrounds coaching decisions in college football. 

The prospect of a coaching legend like Dabo Swinney taking the helm at Auburn is undoubtedly intriguing, and it remains to be seen how the university will proceed with its coaching search.