Like father, like son. After wrapping up his Clemson career, Tyler Venables is following in the footsteps of his dad and becoming a coach. Tyler, of course the son of former Clemson defensive coordinator and current Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables, has landed his first coaching job.
Fans of the Clemson Tigers are familiar with the name Tyler Venables, a fan favorite among many during his six-year career. Now, they will be supporting him as a coach next season.
A month or two ago, Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables got to watch his son, Tyler Venables, have his senior day at Clemson. Venables went as a father and even wore Clemson gear to support his son's team, which also happened to be the place he used to work before becoming OU’s head coach.
Brent Venables plays the role of “coach” more often than he plays “dad.” But during Oklahoma’s second bye week, Venables had the rare chance to be there in person for his son, Tyler.
After struggling in losses to SMU and Duke, allowing 81 combined points, Clemson’s defense bounced back Saturday night against Florida State – giving up just a single touchdown, and only three points after halftime, in the 24-10 win at Memorial Stadium.
The Oklahoma Sooners were on a bye this week, which means the players and coaches weren't as busy as they usually are. Sometimes, when teams are on a bye, coaches will conduct in-person recruiting to target highly valued players or those near them, utilizing some of their in-state recruiting efforts.
Tyler Venables' last name has always carried weight in the Clemson Tigers locker room. The son of former Clemson defensive coordinator and current Oklahoma
CLEMSON – The 23rd-ranked Clemson Tigers will play at Virginia Tech Saturday and try to get back in the win column after last week’s debacle at home. Clemson safety Tyler Venables spoke with the media Tuesday about the upsetting loss to Louisville and how Clemson’s defense wants to respond and more.
No. 10 Clemson hosts Virginia on Saturday for a noon ACC Network broadcast start. Clemson's depth chart release didn't include any changes on offense, but Tyler Venables was added as a backup free safety this week as well.
CLEMSON — Clemson safety Tyler Venables spoke to the media following Friday’s practice. The veteran safety, and son of current Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables, said there is a different kind of mindset from quarterback Cade Klubnik and how he is leading the Tigers so far in camp.
CLEMSON — Sometimes when R.J. Mickens is walking down the hall and he does not see Tyler Venables, but can hear him talking, he has a flashback. For Mickens, and his other defensive teammates, it sounds a lot like Tyler’s dad, Brent Venables, is back at Clemson’s Football Complex.
The Clemson Tigers are gearing up for the start of the 2024 college football season. After a long offseason, the team is ready to get back on the field and work their way back into National Championship contention.
CLEMSON — While his dad is getting a new contract in Oklahoma, Tyler Venables is considering a move into coaching once his playing career at Clemson is over.
CLEMSON – It’s been over a year since Clemson safety Tyler Venables has put on pads and it’s changed his perspective entering his graduate season. Venables rehabbed from a hip injury during nearly all of the 2023 season and now he’s back in full for 2024 spring practice.
Nobody was happier to hit the practice fields Wednesday than Tyler Venables. The last time we saw the Tigers’ safety on the field was the Orange Bowl against Tennessee.
Clemson defenders RJ Mickens, Tyler Venables, and Khalil Barnes spoke to the media Wednesday as they gave the latest update on the Tiger program. Check out the videos below:
Clemson football has released another outstanding video. Tyler Venables talks with Clemson players about Usher’s halftime show at the Super Bowl. Peter Woods shows off his vocals in this great video.