Tom Allen, Clemson and defensive coordinator

Why new Clemson defensive coordinator Tom Allen got choked up over daughters' reaction to him taking job
Tom Allen became Dabo Swinney's fourth defensive coordinator hire. Allen explained Wednesday why he left Penn State after one season.
New Clemson DC Tom Allen Gets Choked Up Talking About Family, Coaching Journey
After a successful 2024–25 campaign, Penn State is losing defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Tom Allen after just one season. The 54-year-old left State College on Monday after the Nittany Lions' loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff last week, and was officially named the Clemson Tigers' defensive coordinator on Wednesday.
Football, faith, family lead Allen to Clemson defensive coordinator position
Clemson Football Head Coach Dabo Swinney introduced Tom Allen as the team’s new defensive coordinator Wednesday afternoon, and Allen’s focus is not only on football but also on faith and family.
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 Orange Bowl. The Nittany Lions made the field as an at-large team (No. 6 seed) and won games against SMU and Boise State.
Clemson hires Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to run Dabo Swinney’s defense
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson has hired Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen for the same role with the Tigers, a move that was finalized by the school’s Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.
Clemson introduces new defensive coordinator Tom Allen
Head coach Dabo Swinney and his newest hire met the media Wednesday afternoon where they both detailed why Allen is now wearing orange.
Tom Allen hired as Clemson’s highest-paid football assistant. Here are the details
Allen, the former Indiana head coach and Penn State defensive coordinator, will make $1.9 million in total salary in 2025, $2 million in 2026 and $2.1 million in 2027. That makes him the highest paid assistant on staff, jumping offensive coordinator Garrett Riley (annual salary of $1.75 million).
Tom Allen Hired as Clemson DC by Dabo Swinney After Penn State Stint
The Clemson Tigers have their next defensive coordinator. Clemson announced Tuesday it hired former Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to the
Here are 6 Penn State defensive coordinator candidates to replace Tom Allen
Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen is leaving for Clemson. Here are potential candidates to replace him.
Clemson’s new defensive coordinator Tom Allen says Dabo Swinney’s program ‘really fits’ him
Dabo Swinney and Clemson introduced Tom Allen as the Tigers' new defensive coordinator. Swinney and Allen met with reporters for nearly an hour. Before addressing the future, Swinney first addressed the past.
Former Indiana football head coach Tom Allen hired as Clemson’s defensive coordinator
Allen, who spent seven seasons as Indiana’s head coach, will become the defensive coordinator at Clemson University, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel’s X post Tuesday. The 54-year-old Allen signed a three-year deal worth $6 million to replace Wes Goodwin, who was fired after three seasons with the Tigers.
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.
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Swinney, Allen Press Conference Report
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney wasted no time holding a press conference with the Tigers’ new defensive coordinator Tom ...