The Clemson Tigers finished the 2024 college football season with a 10-4 record and as ACC Champions, defeating the SMU Mustangs 34-31 to earn a spot in the ina

Dabo Swinney hopes to fill Clemson's defensive coordinator job this month. Here's why Swinney will likely target an experienced, external coach.

Goodwin had been the Tigers defensive coordinator since December 2021after being promoted from his role as a little-known analyst.

Dabo Swinney released a statement on the decision on Monday. He thanked Wes Goodwin for everything that he did for the Clemson football team. Goodwin has been with the Tigers for quite a while, so this wasn't an easy decision.

Wes Goodwin had served as Clemson's defensive coordinator for three seasons, and the unit has been declining, especially on run defense.

At the same time his job status at Clemson has come into question after a poor 2024 season, Goodwin also has been linked to the defensive coordinator job at Oklahoma, where former star Clemson DC Brent Venables is entering his fourth year as coach.

In a school release, Dabo Swinney explained why former Clemson football defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin will not return to his coaching staff.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney officially announced Wes Goodwin won't be the Tigers' defensive coordinator in 2025. Swinney hopes to have a new hire this month.