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.

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

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has fired defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin after three seasons in the role. Goodwin was promoted to replace Brent Venables in 2022. Swinney said he informed Goodwin of the decision Sunday night.

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.

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 head football coach Dabo Swinney announced Monday that Wes Goodwin will not return to Clemson’s coaching staff for the 2025 season.

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.

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

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 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.