The Clemson Tigers are certainly busy so far this offseason with recruiting, the transfer portal, and adding a new defensive coordinator. In 2024, it was a big

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

Clemson has fired defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin after the Tigers' defense took a significant step back this past season, especially against the run.

Wes Goodwin has been fired as Clemson’s defensive coordinator after three seasons. The Tigers traditionally have been one of the top run-stopping teams in the country but ranked 85th in rushing defense this season after allowing more than 200 yards in five games.

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.

"I want to thank Wes for his character, commitment, leadership and dedication as well as the relentless work ethic with which he approached his job every day. Wes has been a part of our program for 13 of the past 16 years,

Wes Goodwin will not return as Clemson's defensive coordinator. Dabo Swinney's replacements for Brent Venables and Tony Elliott are both gone.

Goodwin's departure marks the second time in three years Swinney has relieved a coordinator of his job, after he fired offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter following just one season in 2022, replacing him with then TCU offensive coordinator Garrett Riley.

Clemson fired defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin on Monday. Here's how much the school will owe Goodwin, who had two years left on his contract.

Clemson is making a change at defensive coordinator, firing Wes Goodwin after three seasons on the job. Head coach Dabo Swinney announced the move on Monday morning.