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 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,

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.

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.

Tom Allen reportedly is closing in on the same job at Clemson. The Nittany Lions' top two running backs will be back, though.

The nomadic coaching career of former Armwood High and USF assistant Tom Allen reportedly is taking another surprising turn, from Happy Valley to Death Valley.

Tom Allen stood in the Penn State football locker room after the Orange Bowl and described what he wanted the Nittany Lions to remember about their season.

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.

ESPN’s Sam Acho believes Tom Allen could bring a transformative spark to Clemson as the team’s new defensive coordinator. “It’s going to be a huge impact,” Acho said, addressing Clemson’s defensive shortcomings during the 2024 season.

Clemson’s new defensive coordinator Tom Allen is optimistic about the potential of his defensive unit, seeing a talented roster with the tools to excel. On ACC PM, Allen noted the physical attributes and athletic ability that stand out across the defense.

As the 2024 college football season comes to a close with Monday night’s national championship game, various outlets are starting to roll out their way-too-early rankings for the 2025 CFB