Clemson’s search for a defensive coordinator led them to a familiar name in college football circles: Tom Allen. The former Penn State defensive coordinator and Indiana head coach was introduced in Tiger Town on Wednesday.

Clemson’s pursuit of their new defensive coordinator has taken quite a turn as Penn State's Tom Allen has emerged as the Tigers’ top target.

Earlier this week on Clemson Sports Talk, Lawton Swann discussed the news of Wes Goodwin's departure as Clemson's defensive coordinator. Here are a couple of quick bullet points to go along with the audio from the show.

Earlier this week on Clemson Sports Talk, Lawton Swann discussed the news of Wes Goodwin's departure as Clemson's defensive coordinator. Here are a couple of quick bullet points to go along with the audio from the show.

The curtain has closed on Wes Goodwin’s tenure as Clemson’s co-defensive coordinator after three seasons.

Clemson defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin knows exactly what kind of challenge lies ahead when the Tigers take on Steve Sarkisian’s Texas Longhorns in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

In December of 2021, Dabo Swinney made an unconventional coaching hire, promoting Wes Goodwin to defensive coordinator after Brent Venables left for Oklahoma. Nearly three years into his tenure, the Tigers had one of their poorest defensive performances in over a decade.

No. 21 Clemson can avenge last year’s loss and remain in contention for an ACC title with a win over hungry N.C. State on Saturday. The Wolfpack took down a feisty LA. Tech squad last week despite losing starting quarterback Grayson McCall. An ACC title is still a possibility for both teams.

Clemson defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin met with the media on Tuesday to offer his assessment of the Tigers' defense two games into the season.

Clemson defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Wes Goodwin met with the media on Monday to discuss Saturday's noon game against No. 1 Georgia.

Clemson recruiting is always focused on the state of Georgia, and the 2026 board already features several top names, including this four-star standout who we spoke with recently.

Clemson's staff received raises today, but none greater than the ones of defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin and defensive tackles coach Nick Eason.

Fresh off a huge weekend, the Clemson coaching staff was back on the road-- stopping to visit with at least one headliner from this past weekend's Elite Retreat.

Clemson’s defense scored a touchdown and held rival South Carolina (5-7) to 169 total yards of offense en route to a 16-7 victory in the Palmetto Bowl presented by SC State Lottery at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday night.

Last year, the Clemson defense was underwhelming in year one under new defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin. In year two, the defense is improved and after limiting Wake Forest to 13 points, pretty confident. Goodwin met with the media on Monday ahead of a much-needed bye week.

Earlier this week, Wes Goodwin met with the media to talk about the Tigers upcoming matchup with the Seminoles.

Entering his second year as the Clemson Tigers defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, Wes Goodwin is ready to showcase a defense that aims to reclaim its dominance after a slightly wobbly 2022 season.

The Clemson Tigers are back in action, and as fall camp opens, the excitement is palpable online for fans and players in the program.