Goodwin Speaks on Tenure as Clemson DC

Wes Goodwin seems to be settling into his new role on Brent Venables’ staff at Oklahoma. The former Clemson defensive coordinator is now an assistant linebackers coach on Venables’ staff. After Venables left Clemson following the 2021 season, Goodwin thought he might follow the Sooners’ new head coach to Norman. That is, until Dabo Swinney […]

Goodwin Finds His New Home

Clemson’s former defensive coordinator has found his next coaching gig, and he’s heading to the SEC to join the staff of another former Tigers assistant. Per multiple reports, Wes Goodwin is going to Oklahoma as a defensive analyst, and thus will be rejoining current Sooners head coach and former Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables. Goodwin’s […]

Swinney: ‘That’s my Fault’

CLEMSON – Not every button Dabo Swinney pushes turns out to be the right one. After officially announcing that Wes Goodwin would not return as Clemson’s defensive coordinator last Monday, Swinney openly admitted that in hindsight, the hiring of Goodwin three years ago might not have been the right decision. “It just didn’t work and […]

(WATCH) JP LIVE: Clemson’s Search for New DC Officially Begins

The show where the fans drive the conversation. Each Monday, The Clemson Insider’s Jason Priester goes live at 7 p.m. This week we dive into potential candidates to be the next Clemson defensive coordinator, transfer target Jeremiah Alexander and touch a little on Clemson basketball and baseball. a glass… For when you need a glass. […]

The Insider Report: Background on Goodwin, Tigers Raising Game

Tonight we bring you a special addition of The Insider Report. We have some background information on the Wes Goodwin situation and details on how Clemson has raised its game in player compensation. Get the latest Insider Report on TCI’s Free Message Board The Rock.

Swinney Moves on From Goodwin at Defensive Coordinator

CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has made a decision about his defensive coaching staff. Defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin has been informed he will not return to run the Tigers’ defense in 2025, according to sources. The Clemson Insider was first told earlier in the week that Swinney had informed Goodwin he was going […]

Latest on Goodwin, DC Plan at Clemson

Now that the transfer portal is closing, the next big question at Clemson is what will head coach Dabo Swinney do with his defensive coaching staff. We can tell you that we have been tracking this question since the Texas game and all signs continue to point to Swinney making a change at defensive coordinator. […]

Clemson’s Issues on Defense Started way Before Season Began

Clemson’s issues on defense started way before the season began. It all started when the Clemson coaches decided not to go get an all-conference type of defensive end out of the transfer portal. Prior to the season, during the preseason media outing at the Allen Reeves Football Complex, head coach Dabo Swinney and defensive ends […]

Swinney has Important Decisions to Make Regarding Defensive Staff

CLEMSON — There is no bigger fan of Wes Goodwin than myself. I have known Goodwin since he was a graduate assistant coach back in 2011. When it comes to breaking down offenses and understanding what kinds of defenses work against a certain offense, Goodwin shares the same kindred spirit as I do. Back in […]

One Day Later: Another Defensive Failure Ends Clemson’s Season in CFP

AUSTIN – Clemson’s return to the College Football Playoff was short-lived. Texas basically ran it at will, rushing for 292 yards while picking up more than six yards per carry. The Longhorns had eight runs of 10 yards or more, one of those being a 77-yarder by Jaydon Blue in one of the game’s biggest […]