Watch: New Clemson Defensive Coordinator Explain Decision to Join Tigers
It might seem odd to see a defensive coordinator for a team that reached the College Football Playoff semifinals to take a new job.
Clemson's new coordinator gives glimpse of how his defensive mind works
Dabo Swinney’s philosophy is “Big people beat little people.” Translation. Swinney wants to dominate the lines of scrimmage, which is what drew him to former Penn
What Penn State must do to fill vacant defensive coordinator spot
Under Poindexter's guidance, linebacker Abdul Carter developed into one of Penn State's more dynamic defensive players, transforming from a raw talent into an NFL prospect. This p
Clemson hires Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen
Allen replaced Manny Diaz as Penn State's defensive coordinator after Diaz became the head coach at Duke. PSU’s defense was one of the best in college football in 2024 and allowed as many yards per play overall as Clemson did per rushing attempt. Opposing offenses averaged just 3.1 yards a carry against the Nittany Lions.
Clemson hires Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to run Dabo Swinney's defense
Clemson has hired Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen for the same role with the Tigers, a move that was finalized Tuesday
Reports: Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen leaving; Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen returning
Tom Allen reportedly is closing in on the same job at Clemson. The Nittany Lions' top two running backs will be back, though.
A new defensive leader for Penn State football? Tom Allen leaving, according to reports.
It appears that head coach James Franklin and Penn State football may be on the market for a new defensive coordinator yet again. Tom Allen, who led the Nittany Lions' defense for just one season, is reportedly closing in on a deal to join Clemson in the same role,
Clemson hires Penn State's Tom Allen as defensive coordinator after leading Nittany Lions' top-10 defense
Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has agreed to take the same position at Clemson, the school announced on Tuesday. Allen, who just finished his first season as Penn State's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach,
Report: Clemson set to name Tom Allen new DC
Clemson is expected to name Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to the same role with the Tigers, ESPN reported Monday.
Sources: Clemson working to hire PSU DC Tom Allen
Clemson is working on a deal to make Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen its new defensive coordinator.
Clemson paid its new defensive coordinator. Here's the Tigers' current salary bill for 2025.
Tom Allen is another well-paid hire for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's staff, which includes assistants Garrett Riley, Matt Luke, Chris Rumph, and Nick Eason.
What’s being said about James Franklin’s search to find Penn State’s next defensive coordinator?
Penn State’s leader, now in his 12th season in State College, must decide on his defensive coordinator for 2025. Tom Allen ...
Penn State Defensive Coordinator Search: Names to Know
As Franklin said before hiring Allen last year, Penn State's defense is not in rebuild mode. The program is about winning now ...
Finding a new Penn State football defensive coordinator: Seven names to know
James Franklin must hire a new defensive coordinator for the third time in four years. Here are seven potential candidates ...
Penn State’s 2025 DC search: Looking for clues? James Franklin provided them last winter
Bob Shoop, Brent Pry, Manny Diaz and Tom Allen have previously served as James Franklin's defensive coordinators at Penn ...
Tom Allen wasn’t looking to leave Penn State. Why Clemson’s DC job was a perfect fit
Allen, he said, wasn’t looking for a job. He was laser-focused on Penn State’s CFP semifinal game against Notre Dame at the ...