Watch: New Clemson Defensive Coordinator Explain Decision to Join Tigers
It might seem odd to see a defensive coordinator for a team that reached the College Football Playoff semifinals to take a new job.
Clemson's new defensive coordinator will not be on the road recruiting. Here's why.
Tom Allen, the former Penn State defensive coordinator and Indiana head coach, will not hit the road to recruit. Dabo Swinney said Ben Boulware will do that.
Clemson's new coordinator gives glimpse of how his defensive mind works
Dabo Swinney’s philosophy is “Big people beat little people.” Translation. Swinney wants to dominate the lines of scrimmage, which is what drew him to former Penn
New Clemson Tigers Defensive Coordinator Receives High Praise From Analyst
The Clemson Tigers shook the college football world this week with the announcement of their new defensive coordinator being hired from one of the best units in the country. Clemson made things official on Tuesday with former Indiana Hoosiers head coach and Penn State Nittany Lions defensive architect Tom Allen to take over the Tigers defense and replace the fired Wes Goodwin.
Clemson paid its new defensive coordinator. Here's the Tigers' current salary bill for 2025.
Tom Allen is another well-paid hire for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's staff, which includes assistants Garrett Riley, Matt Luke, Chris Rumph, and Nick Eason.
Clemson Hires Tom Allen as Defensive Coordinator
CLEMSON, S.C. — 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.
Clemson Tigers Want 'Pro-Style' Coaching From New Defensive Coordinator
The Clemson Tigers have been very busy this offseason trying to make the improvements necessary to help this team win a national championship next year. It was
Clemson BOT Officially Approves Allen as Defensive Coordinator
Clemson University’s Board of Trustees Compensation Committee officially approved the contract of Clemson’s next defensive coordinator in a called meeting on Tuesday.
Clemson closing in on Penn State assistant as new defensive coordinator, reports say
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.
Clemson Tigers Football Team Makes New Defensive Coordinator Hire Official
The Clemson Tigers recently made a massive change to their coaching staff, moving on from defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin. He was defensive coordinator/linebackers coach for three seasons, but Dabo Swinney wanted to make a change after a disappointing 2024 season on that side of the ball.
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 ...
Clemson hires ex-Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to same role
Clemson is working toward a deal to hire Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen as the school's new defensive coordinator ...