Clemson, Goodwin and Oklahoma

Oklahoma hires former Clemson football defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin. What it means for Tigers
Clemson fired Wes Goodwin as its defensive coordinator in January. He joined Oklahoma and Brent Venables, meaning his buyout will be reduced.
Wes Goodwin Set to Join Oklahoma Staff as Defensive Analyst Following Clemson Departure
Goodwin’s decision to reunite with Venables had been widely speculated in the wake of his departure from Clemson, where he had spent much of the past 16 years contributing to the Tigers’ defensive success.
Former Clemson defensive coordinator lands with Big 12 football program, reports say
Goodwin had been linked with the Oklahoma program after he was let go at Clemson earlier this month. Former Sooners defensive coordinator Zac Alley left for the same job at West Virginia.
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OU football adding Nate Dreiling and Wes Goodwin to defensive staff
Rowland has also confirmed the addition of former Clemson defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin to the staff. Goodwin will be joining as a defensive analyst, rejoining with Venables after working with him on two different occasions at Clemson. Goodwin was recently let go at Clemson after the Tiger's defense had its lowest ranking in several years.
New Tigers defensive coordinator Tom Allen talks Clemson transfer portal philosophy
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OU announces Nate Dreiling, Wes Goodwin hires; Brent Venables to call the defense in 2025
OU football announced Nate Dreiling as its new linebackers coach and Wes Goodwin as assistant linebackers coach and outside linebackers coach on Saturday.
OU football hiring Wes Goodwin, former Clemson DC, as defensive analyst, per report
Former Clemson defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin will join Brent Venables' OU staff as a defensive analyst, according to a Friday report.
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Brent Venables to take over defensive play-calling in 2025, Oklahoma announces
Brent Venables is taking over play-calling duties for the Oklahoma defense in 2025, the school announced on Saturday.
Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables to call defensive plays in 2025
Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables will be calling his team’s defensive plays in 2025.
Former Clemson Tigers Football Star Leads New Orleans Saints in Sacks
The New Orleans Saints are in the throes of a head-coaching search. Whoever inherits the job will have one great building ...