He was a graduate assistant at UAlbany again in 1990, this time coaching the defensive secondary before earning a master's degree from the university in liberal studies.

[7] On January 11, 2008, it was announced that Clawson had been hired as the new offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Volunteers football team by head coach Phillip Fulmer.

Clawson was hired as the head football coach at Bowling Green State University on December 12, 2008, just 12 days after being let go by Tennessee.

[9] Clawson's era at BGSU started off proving he would be a disciplinarian as he dismissed senior defensive lineman Michael Ream for an undisclosed violation of team rules just months into his tenure.

[10] His first game as coach of Bowling Green came on September 3, with a win at home against Sun Belt opponent Troy.

The Vandals went for a gutsy two-point conversion and were successful, sealing a 43–42 and ruining Clawson's first bid at a bowl game.

[12] Wake Forest concluded the 2017 season with a 55–52 victory over Texas A&M in a Belk Bowl shootout at Bank of America Stadium.

[14] In 2019, the Deacons were led by quarterback Jamie Newman, wide receiver Sage Surratt, linebacker Justin Strnad, and defensive end Carlos Basham.

After injuries sustained to veterans Strnad, Scotty Washington, Luke Masterson and Sage Surratt, Wake Forest's Orange bowl hopes came to a grinding halt.

The season ended in a 27–20 loss in the Pinstripe Bowl against Michigan State, where the Deacs added on to the injured list Nasir Greer, and Rondell Bothroyd.

Along with many other programs across college football, the Demon Deacons' 2020 season was largely affected by the world's continued battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Following a 4–4 regular season, the Demon Deacons were selected for the Duke's Mayo Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers.

Following a disappointing 2020 season affected by injuries and COVID-19, expectations were high for the Demon Deacons entering the 2021 season with many returning starters including stars Sam Hartman, Jaquarii Roberson, A.T. Perry, Miles Fox, Luke Masterson, Traveon Redd, and more.

Led by the emergence of Sam Hartman as a Heisman contender and a veteran roster, the Demon Deacons started off the 2021 season 8–0, with key ACC wins over Florida State, Virginia, Louisville, Syracuse, and Duke.

Despite the loss, the Demon Deacons reached 10 regular season wins for just the second time in program history.

Others who won the award were Jim Grobe (2006), Bill Dooley (1992 and 1987), John Mackovic (1979), Cal Stoll (1970), William Tate (1964) and Paul Amen (1959 and 1955).

Clawson, who was named as an American Football Coaches Association Board of Trustee member on Jan. 10, 2022, signed a multi-year contract extension with Wake Forest on Nov. 26, 2021 ahead of the Demon Deacons winning the 2021 Atlantic Coast Conference Atlantic Division title and the 2021 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Championship.

Wake Forest football's mantra for the 2022 season was “MINDSET” as the Demon Deacons looked to follow up its historic year in 2021.

Hartman became the first player in program history to earn two bowl game MVPs in their career at Wake Forest.

Hartman completed 270-of-428 passes (63.1%) for 3,701 yards and 38 touchdowns and was named the ACC's Brian Piccolo Award Winner.

Hartman broke the Wake Forest all-time passing mark against Liberty in Week 3, eclipsing Riley Skinner (2006–09).

Sam Hartman and A.T. Perry finished their Wake Forest careers as one of the top QB-WR duos in conference history.