CLEMSON, S.C. (WSPA) - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney announced Monday morning Wes Goodwin will not return as defensive coordinator for the 2025 season, according to The Clemson Insider. The news comes days after reports indicated the move, though no official word came until Monday. Swinney said the following on the change: After meeting with Coach Goodwin on Sunday evening, I have decided to make a change at our defensive coordinator position. I want to thank Wes for his character, commitment, leadership and dedication as well as the relentless work ethic with which he approached his job every day. 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. 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. “I will start the interview process immediately and will hope to have our new defensive coordinator named by the end of the month or sooner. 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." Dabo Swinney Goodwin held the position for three seasons, beginning in 2021, after taking over for current Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables. In 2024, the Tigers were sixth in the ACC and 53rd nationally with 23.4 points per game. They also allowed 160.7 yards per game on the ground, the most since 2011. The move comes a year after Goodwin received a $550,000 raise to increase his annual compensation from $850,000 to $1.4 million. In 2023, Clemson was eighth nationally while leading the ACC in total defense.