Clemson has a new defensive coordinator this season, replacing Wes Goodwin with former Penn State DC and Indiana head coach Tom Allen. The Tigers did not replace any other defensive position coaches, but Allen’s son has also joined as an analyst.

Mike Houston served as East Carolina coach for six seasons with. He will reportedly join Clemson football's staff as a defensive analyst.

Clemson Football is reinforcing its commitment to stability and long-term success, announcing contract extensions, salary increases, and a new staff addition across multiple coaching and administrative roles.

Clemson signed no players on February's national signing day, finishing with 15 signees. Here's the ranking for Clemson's 2025 recruiting class.

Kevin Kelly, who is currently with the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers, was also hired as the team’s new director of player evaluation and acquisition at a starting annual salary of $360,000. He has 22 years of NFL scouting experience.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers are reportedly hiring a longtime college football head coach after winning the ACC. Clemson returned to the top of the conference in 2024, beating SMU in the ACC title game and making a College Football Playoff appearance.

Even though Dabo Swinney favors the offensive side of the ball, he has just made another splashy hire to help round out Tom Allen's defensive staff. Mike Houston may have been a problem for East Carolina,

Former ECU Head Football Coach Mike Houston now knows where he will be coaching next year. Houston is headed South to The Palmetto State to join the staff at Clemson University under Dabo Swinney. He will be a defensive assistant coach with the Tigers.