Clemson, Tom Allen and Penn State
Tom Allen served as Penn State's defensive coordinator for one year. He will reportedly be the fourth defensive coordinator hired under Dabo Swinney.
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.
Tom Allen wasn't looking for a new job after Penn State finished its run to the College Football Playoff semifinals, but the right job found him anyway. Allen netted a $300,000 raise in trading Penn State for Clemson but,
The former Indiana football coach said he has kept in touch with some of the players he coached at Indiana while being Penn State's defense coordinator.
Tom Allen carries a wealth of coaching experience, dating back to 1992. He will be tasked with reviving Clemson's defense after a rough 2024 season.
Tom Allen reportedly is closing in on the same job at Clemson. The Nittany Lions' top two running backs will be back, though.
Penn State lost its defensive coordinator following its loss in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Defensive coordinator Tom Allen has agreed to a deal to join Clemson in the same role ...
Allen has adapted to Penn State and helped it maintain its status as one of the best defenses in the country, while being a driving force as the team plays in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame.
Tom Allen became Dabo Swinney's fourth defensive coordinator hire. Allen explained Wednesday why he left Penn State after one season.
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