Brent Venables

Clemson DC Venables becomes top-paid assistant with new deal

Jul. 14, 2021 08:19 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables got a five-year contract extension that bumps his annual salary up to $2.5 million, the...

FILE - Clemson co-offensive ordinator Tony Elliott speaks during media day for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, in this Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, file photo. Clemson's Tony Elliott has joined college football's club of $2 million assistants. The school's board of trustees approved a $300,000 raise for the team's offensive coordinator, bumping up his total compensation to $2 million. Along with defensive coordinator Brent Venables, at $2.4 million a year, the Tigers are the only program in college football with both coordinators making that much, according to USA Today's database of assistant salaries. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Elliott's raise gives Clemson two $2 million coordinators

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 04, 2021 11:54 AM EST

FILE - Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade (24) is shown during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo. Wade was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team defense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Offense wins championships? CFP defenses face big challenges

By John Zenor Dec. 29, 2020 01:53 PM EST

FILE - Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) fends off Clemson Tigers safety Nolan Turner (24) on his way to a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., in this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat the Clemson Tigers in a thrilling 47-40 shootout earlier this season. The big question now is if they can do it again. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP, File)

With Lawrence back Clemson-Notre Dame meet for ACC title

By Steve Reed Dec. 18, 2020 02:39 PM EST

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney watches during the third quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)

Notre Dame, Clemson full strength heading into ACC title

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 14, 2020 03:30 PM EST

Pittsburgh linebacker Phil Campbell III (24) tackles Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) on a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

No. 4 Clemson looks for clincher at struggling Virginia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 03, 2020 07:07 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs the ball during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP, Pool)c

Healthy, deeper No. 4 Clemson ready for championship run

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 01, 2020 05:13 PM EST

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney yells during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)

Clemson's Swinney still frustrated with FSU postponement

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 24, 2020 04:05 PM EST

Clemson sideline personnel hold play signal cards during the third quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)

Clemson's Brent Venables says defense is good, not great

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 19, 2020 10:54 AM EST

Michigan State place kicker Cole Hahn watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 49-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers down, out of poll

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2020 01:47 AM EST

Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables, center right, talks to his players during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)

Problem for No. 1 Clemson is defensive breakdowns, not QB

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 03, 2020 02:13 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney fist bumps defensive tackle Jordan Williams (59) after an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)

No. 1 Clemson dealing with rash of injuries on defense vs BC

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 29, 2020 11:35 AM EDT

Clemson linebacker James Skalski sidelined with groin injury

Oct. 27, 2020 12:05 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Coach Dabo Swinney said one of Clemson's leading defensive players, linebacker James Skalski, will miss several games with a groin injury....