Clemson defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin will not return for the Tigers in 2025, the university announced Monday. Goodwin spent three seasons as Clemson's defensive coordinator after replacing Brent Venables when he left for Oklahoma.

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

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

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.

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Clemson football’s defensive coordinator change is official. Current DC Wes Goodwin “will not return to Clemson’s coaching staff” for the 2025 season, coach Dabo Swinney announced via press release Monday morning.

Goodwin had been in charge of Clemson's defense for the past three seasons after Brent Venables left to take over the Oklahoma program.

Clemson has yet to make an official announcement, but multiple reports indicate that head coach Dabo Swinney is making a change at defensive coordinator. Wes Goodwin, who has held the position for the last three seasons,

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.

Defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin will not return to Clemson in 2025, according to a report from the Post and Courier's Jon Blau. A spokesperson for the Tigers previously said on Wednesday evening that there were no staff changes to report.