Clemson has yet to make an official announcement, but multiple reports indicate that head coach Dabo Swinney is making a change at defensive coordinator. Wes Goodwin, who has held the position for the last three seasons, will not return in 2025.
The search for a replacement is already underway, with potential candidates emerging. Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks, Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry, and Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Tyler Santucci are reportedly being considered. Longtime Clemson assistant Mike Reed could also be in the mix, though Swinney reportedly prioritizes experience for the role.
Banks, 53, has led an elite Tennessee defense, ranking in the top 10 nationally in multiple categories, including scoring defense and total defense. Henry, 36, helped Illinois make significant defensive improvements in 2024, while Santucci, also 36, made an immediate impact in his first season at Georgia Tech, with the Yellow Jackets finishing fourth in the ACC in total defense.