Clemson has fired defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin, according to an official announcement made by head coach Dabo Swinney on Monday.
Clemson allowed an average of 160.6 rushing yards per game this season, which was a significant setback from last season and marked their worst performance since 2011, with their struggles against the run highlighted in a 38-24 loss to Texas in a College Football Playoff first-round game last month where they allowed 292 rushing yards.
“Wes has been a part of our program for 13 of the past 16 years, and he played an instrumental part in all of our success,” Swinney said in a statement. “I love Wes and his family and wish him all the best as he continues his journey. I know he has a bright future ahead.”
“Our staff has been hard at work on our roster, and we look forward to solidifying our defensive coordinator position to help lead this extremely talented group as we pursue our goals for 2025,” Swinney added.
