Clemson, Tom Allen and Dabo Swinney

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 was finalized by the school’s Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.
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
Tom Allen contract: How much Clemson football, Dabo Swinney's defensive coordinator will make
Clemson's Board of Trustees approved a new contract for the Tigers' new defensive coordinator Tom Allen on Tuesday. He received a three-year deal.
Dabo Swinney, Clemson stealing away Penn State DC
The Clemson football team made a somewhat surprising run to the College Football Playoff in 2024. After flying under the radar for most of the season, Clemson snuck up on just about everyone and won the ACC Championship to earn the final spot in the CFP field.
Clemson football, Dabo Swinney nearing deal to make Tom Allen defensive coordinator | Report
Tom Allen served as Penn State's defensive coordinator for one year. He will reportedly be the fourth defensive coordinator hired under Dabo Swinney.
Replacing Tom Allen: Defensive Coordinator Hot Board
A fter just one season in Happy Valley, Tom Allen is packing his bags and is headed to Clemson to be Dabo Swinney’s defensive coordinator. Which as someone who didn’t love the
Dabo Swinney makes statement on firing Clemson football DC
Dabo Swinney released a statement on the decision on Monday. He thanked Wes Goodwin for everything that he did for the Clemson football team. Goodwin has been with the Tigers for quite a while, so this wasn't an easy decision.
Former Indiana Coach Tom Allen Headed To Clemson
After one season as Penn State's defensive coordinator, Tom Allen is reportedly joining Dabo Swinney's staff at Clemson.
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