Clemson, Tom Allen and Dabo Swinney

Dabo Swinney adds a long-time head coach to help Tom Allen remake the Clemson defense
Even though Dabo Swinney favors the offensive side of the ball, he has just made another splashy hire to help round out Tom Allen's defensive staff. Mike Houston may have been a problem for East Carolina,
Why Dabo Swinney believes new DC Tom Allen is key piece for Clemson football to win CFP
Dabo Swinney spoke at Clemson football's 2025 recruiting wrap-up on Wednesday. He also made sure to point out new defensive coordinator Tom Allen.
What to know about Tom Allen, Clemson football's new defensive coordinator under Dabo Swinney
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.
Clemson football adding former FBS head coach to defensive staff, report says
Coach Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football team are adding a former FBS head coach with deep ties to the Carolinas to their staff, per reports. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on Monday that the Tigers are “set to hire” former East Carolina and James Madison head coach Mike Houston to work with their defensive staff,
Clemson football, Dabo Swinney to hire Mike Houston on defensive staff | Report
Mike Houston served as East Carolina coach for six seasons with. He will reportedly join Clemson football's staff as a defensive analyst.
Clemson football, Dabo Swinney hire Tom Allen as next defensive coordinator
Tom Allen served as Penn State's defensive coordinator for one year. He is the fourth defensive coordinator hired under Dabo Swinney.
Former ECU football coach Houston joining staff at Clemson
Former ECU Head Football Coach Mike Houston now knows where he will be coaching next year. Houston is headed South to The Palmetto State to join the staff at Clemson University under Dabo Swinney. He will be a defensive assistant coach with the Tigers.
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