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.

Clemson has hired veteran offensive coach Lonnie Galloway as an offensive analyst, bringing a wealth of experience from his recent tenure at UNC and a long coaching career in the ACC and beyond.

With the latest move by Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers football program seems to signal a change in philosophy.

Clemson football has added an ACC coaching veteran to its staff. Lonnie Galloway, who was most recently UNC’s wide receivers coach, has joined the Tigers as an offensive analyst, he announced on Thursday via X (formerly Twitter). Galloway is listed in the university directory as a “volunteer coach” for offense.

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.

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.