Clemson, Tom Allen and Pennsylvania State University

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.
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.
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 Tom Allen as Defensive Coordinator
CLEMSON, S.C. (Clemson Athletics) — Head Coach Dabo Swinney and Clemson Football announced today that Clemson has hired Tom Allen as Defensive Coordinator. The hire was finalized Tuesday by the Clemson University Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.
Reports indicate Clemson to hire Penn State DC Tom Allen
Various reports Monday indicated that Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has agreed to take the same job at Clemson. Allen spent this past season leading a Nittany Lions defense that
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.
Clemson gifts weekend of lifetime to child fighting for his life
Cohen Sutherland got exclusive access to meet the Tigers’ coaches and athletes, while inspiring them and his family in return ...
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Clemson defensive coordinator Tom Allen chokes up when remembering the toll coaching took on his family
Tom Allen wasn't looking for a new job after Penn State finished its run to the College Football Playoff semifinals, but the ...
Tom Allen hired as Clemson’s highest-paid football assistant. Here are the details
With Allen’s hiring, five of Clemson’s 10 assistant coaches are now set to make at at $1 million in annual salary in 2025 ...
Former Clemson Player Coached by Tom Allen Is Excited About Potential New Hire
Clemson made some headlines when it was revealed they are moving closer to hiring Tom Allen away from his role as defensive ...
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What to know about Tom Allen, Clemson football's new defensive coordinator under Dabo Swinney
CLEMSON — Tom Allen is ... 2012 through 2014, South Florida's defensive coordinator in 2015 and Indiana's assistant head coach and defensive coordinator in 2016. Allen became Indiana's coach ...
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Why Tom Allen would fit as Clemson's next defensive coordinator
CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney may have found his next defensive coordinator. According to multiple reports, including one from ESPN's Pete Thamel, Penn State's Tom Allen has emerged as the front ...
Tom Allen hired as Clemson’s highest-paid assistant. Here are salary, contract details
Tom Allen is Clemson’s new defensive coordinator. Coach Dabo Swinney and the Tigers have their new DC in place after the Clemson University Board of Trustees compensation committee unanimously ...
Dawn Staley’s contract extended at USC through 2029-2030 season
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved a contract extension for women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley on Friday.