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Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney Announces Defensive Coordinator Departure

1/6/2025

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Summary

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Clemson's head coach Dabo Swinney has confirmed that defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin will part ways with the team after the 2025 season. After 13 years with the program, Goodwin struggled in 2024, prompting Swinney to launch an urgent search for a new coordinator, with hopes of filling the role by the end of the month.

History

Historical Context

Clemson football, founded in 1896, has evolved significantly under coaches like Dabo Swinney, who led the Tigers to national titles in 2016 and 2018. The program's resilience mirrors its past, overcoming challenges like NCAA sanctions under Danny Ford in the 1980s to achieve modern success.

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Story summary

Clemson's head coach Dabo Swinney has confirmed that defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin will part ways with the team after the 2025 season. After 13 years with the program, Goodwin struggled in 2024, prompting Swinney to launch an urgent search for a new coordinator, with hopes of filling the role by the end of the month.

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