Clemson, Tom Allen and Penn State

It's official, Penn State football needs a new defensive leader: Clemson hires Tom Allen
James Franklin must hire his third Nittany Lion defensive coordinator in four years after Tom Allen leaves for Clemson.
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,
Tom Allen Explains His Decision to Leave Penn State for Clemson
Tom Allen wore a weary smile in Penn State's locker room after the Orange Bowl as he surveyed a silent, still group of players hurting over the Nittany Lions' 27-24 loss to Notre Dame. Penn State's defensive coordinator, at least for that moment, tried to find context.
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 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. The move was finalized Tuesday by the school’s Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.
Tom Allen confirmed as Clemson's defensive coordinator
Allen, who just finished his first season as Penn State's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, guided the Nittany Lions to a top-10 defensive finish in 2024. He replaces Wes Goodwin, who was officially let go by head coach Dabo Swinney a week ago.
Penn State DC candidates after Tom Allen’s shocking Clemson move
Penn State football opened its biggest coaching position available on Monday. Tom Allen pulled the stunner by leaving his defensive coordinator post for Clemson. The now ex-DC jams from one College Football Playoff qualifier to join another.
Why Tom Allen would fit as Clemson's next defensive coordinator
Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has reportedly emerged as the front-runner for the same job at Clemson. Here is why Dabo Swinney might want Allen.
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.
Tom Allen wasn’t looking to leave Penn State. Why Clemson’s DC job was a perfect fit
This guy,” Swinney said Wednesday, grinning toward Tom Allen, the former Indiana head coach and Penn State defensive coordinator who was officially hired as the Tigers’ next defensive coordinator on Tuesday.
Watch: New Clemson Defensive Coordinator Explain Decision to Join Tigers
The Clemson Tigers lured Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to take over their unit for the 2025 season.
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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Where does Penn State football stand after 2024 season?
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Tom Allen reportedly is closing in on the same job at Clemson. The Nittany Lions' top two running backs will be back, though.
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