I get Dabo's Alabama ties make him the obvious favorite to succeed Saban, but he loves Clemson and has shown (so far) to be one of the classiest coaches in college football. As someone mentioned with Meyer, Swinney probably wants to establish his own legacy, and being the guy to make Clemson one of the enduring titans of college football would be a great one to leave if he stays there the rest of his career.
But lost in all this Meyer/Saban/Swinney speculation are more carousel moves!
Georgia Tech makes a solid hire in Temple's Geoff Collins.
https://www.cbssports.com/college-f...lins-to-lead-yellow-jackets-football-program/
Also, closer to the home front, Minnesota running backs coach Kenni Burns is a strong favorite to take over at EIU. Would be interesting move since he's not from the Bob Spoo tree like his two predecessors.
http://footballscoop.com/news/sources-kenni-burns-strong-candidate-eastern-illinois/
Same website also reports that Kansas State is zeroing in North Dakota State's Chris Klieman, who has continued the team's winning ways since Craig Bohl left.
http://footballscoop.com/news/sources-kansas-state-zeroing-chris-klieman/
In regards to Illinois football, Littrell is reportedly staying at North Texas, so a potential quality candidate still on the board if Lovie is not retained after next season.