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.

Tom Allen carries a wealth of coaching experience, dating back to 1992. He will be tasked with reviving Clemson's defense after a rough 2024 season.

Former Clemson defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin will join Brent Venables' OU staff as a defensive analyst, according to a Friday report.

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.

Clemson's Board of Trustees approved a new contract for the Tigers' new defensive coordinator Tom Allen on Tuesday. He received a three-year deal.

The Clemson Tigers have been very busy this offseason trying to make the improvements necessary to help this team win a national championship next year. It was

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.