Oklahoma Sooners football, Clemson and Goodwin

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.
Former Clemson defensive coordinator lands with SEC football program, reports say
The former Clemson DC, at one point, was being targeted as OU’s defensive coordinator, per reports. But Oklahoma is now closing in on a deal with former Arkansas State defensive coordinator Nate Dreiling for Alley’s former spot.
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.
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.
Oklahoma Hires Nate Dreiling as LB Coach, Adds Wes Goodwin as Defensive Analyst
Brent Venables’ 2025 coaching staff is complete. Oklahoma’s head coach filled his on-field opening as expected on Friday by hiring new Arkansas State defensive
Oklahoma expected to hire former Clemson defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin as analyst
Goodwin was previously the defensive coordinator at Clemson, where he served as Brent Venables’ analyst from 2012-2014 and as an assistant from 2018-2021. He was promoted to defensive coordinator after Venables accepted the head coach position at Oklahoma.
How Penn State’s hire of a new defensive coordinator shows it’s all in on football
Penn State has made a massive splash by hiring Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to take the same job with the Nittany Lions. He replaces Tom Allen, who left PSU to become Clemson’s defensive coordinator. Here are three thoughts on what Penn State hiring Knowles means moving forward.
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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Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables to call defensive plays in 2025
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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.
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