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

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 is set to strengthen its defensive staff by hiring a seasoned coach with a proven track record, including an FCS national title, to assist new defensive coordinator Tom Allen.

According to multiple reports, Swinney and the Tigers are adding former East Carolina head coach Mike Houston to the coaching staff. A veteran head coach is making his way to Clemson in a role expected to work with Clemson's new defensive coordinator from Penn State,

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.

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.