Penn State, Clemson and Tom Allen

A Big Ten defensive coordinator is candidate to become the next Penn State DC, per report
Haines was a finalist for the Broyles Award (top assistant) in 2024 and a semifinalist for the award in 2023. During Allen’s one season in State College, Penn State, the Lions finished No. 7 in FBS in total defense (294.8), No. 8 in scoring defense (16.5) and No. 9 in rushing defense (101.9).
Penn State DC candidates after Tom Allen's shocking Clemson move
Penn State football received one massive loss Monday as Tom Allen leaves for Clemson. Here's the DC candidates worth pursuing.
Penn State DC Tom Allen could leave to become Clemson defensive coordinator, sources say
Penn State could be losing its defensive coordinator for the second time in two years. Tom Allen is trending toward taking the Clemson defensive coordinator position that was vacated by Wes Goodwin, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the news.
REPORT: Penn State DC Tom Allen close to becoming Clemson’s defensive coordinator
James Franklin looks set to enter his third defensive coordinator search in four years. On Monday morning, it was reported that Tom Allen is nearing a deal to become Clemson’s defensive coordinator.
Clemson hiring veteran Penn State assistant as new defensive coordinator
Allen most notably spent seven years as Indiana’s head coach from 2017-23. This year, he worked as Penn State’s defensive coordinator and helped the school reach its first College Football Playoff under coach James Franklin.
‘It’s been about adapting.’ Penn State DC Tom Allen has created elite defense in first season
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 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
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,
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.
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 ...
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Penn State LB Kobe King appears to throw shade at new Clemson DC Tom Allen after declaring for 2025 NFL Draft
Tom Allen left Penn State like a thief in the night. PSU linebacker Kobe King threw shade at the former Nittany Lion DC by ...
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A murky receiving room caps early Penn State football 2025 expectations
A week following the end of Penn State football’s season, and early 2025 expectations are on the up-and-up. The Nittany Lions ...
Clemson’s New DC Reiterates He Isn't Looking To Become Head Coach Again
Clemson made a major splash by hiring Tom Allen away from Penn State to become their new defensive coordinator. This came on ...