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Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator Likely Not an Option for Clemson Tigers
The Clemson Tigers don’t appear like they will be able to get Al Golden to be their new defensive coordinator.
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Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish Defensive Coordinator Al Golden watches warnups before the game against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Notre Dame Stadium.
Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish Defensive Coordinator Al Golden watches warnups before the game against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Notre Dame Stadium. / Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
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Clemson Tigers
The Clemson Tigers are having a busy offseason so far between recruiting, the transfer portal, and finding a new defensive coordinator.
It was a very good season for the Tigers in 2024. Clemson was able to win 10 games and another ACC title. The program did make the newly expanded College Football Playoff, but was eliminated in the first round.
While it was a very successful campaign in 2024, expectations are very high for next season. With Cade Klubnik and most of the offense returning, the Tigers should have one of the best offenses in the country, and a potential Heisman candidate at quarterback.
Over the course of the year, the offense and Klubnik really improved in 2024. Thinking about what the unit can accomplish this coming season is exciting, but they will need support from the other side of the ball.
Unfortunately, the defense of Clemson struggled last year, especially against the run. This resulted in the program parting ways with their defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin, but it did open up what should be a very desirable destination for other coaches.
Gavin Oliver of the Clemson Insider recently spoke about some of the speculation that has been surrounding the opening at defensive coordinator. One name that has been mentioned lately is Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach Al Golden.
“Rumors have circulated around Clemson that Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden is a candidate for the job. TCI has confirmed that is not the case and a source tells TCI that Golden is likely to end up with an NFL team.”
The Fighting Irish have had an amazing season, and a lot of that is because of their defense. Against the pass, the unit emerged as one of the best in
the country led by Golden.
