Dabo Swinney hired Tom Allen as the new Clemson defensive coordinator earlier this month, pulling him away from Penn State after only one season with the Nittany Lions. Swinney kept a tight circle during his search for a defensive coordinator, but he did talk to one of his current assistants in Clemson offensive line coach Matt Luke.

2 days ago · Tom Allen is Clemson’s defensive coordinator because he runs a unit that fits what Dabo Swinney was looking for. ... Allen, who was the defensive coordinator this year at Penn State, just helped the Nittany Lions have another top defense. They allowed just 16.5 points and 294.8 yards per game while posting 44 sacks, 124 tackles for loss, and ...

Jan 18, 2025 · After a disappointing season on the defensive side of the ball, Dabo Swinney made a significant change to his coaching staff by bringing in Tom Allen from the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Jan 17, 2025 · 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 ...

Jan 15, 2025 · The Nittany Lions also held Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty to a season-low 3.47 yards per carry and no touchdowns in a 31-14 win in the CFP quarterfinals.

Dec 8, 2024 · As of right now, ESPN's Heather Dinich predicts Clemson as the No. 12 seed in the bracket, with a road game against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Dabo Swinney had a message for a rival...

Jan 18, 2025 · Dabo Swinney did a lot of due diligence to eventually hire Tom Allen as his new defensive coordinator. Allen, the former Indiana head coach, spent one year at Penn State before coming to Clemson. It’ll surely give a boost to the Tigers’ defense unit after Allen’s stellar job with the Nittany Lions this season.

Jan 15, 2025 · The Nittany Lions were second in the nation in tackles for loss (119) and fifth in sacks (44). “We’ve got a great football coach — and a great leader of men — coming to Clemson,” Swinney said in a news release.

Oct 13, 2024 · Dabo Swinney has Clemson looking like legitimate ACC contenders after Week 1 overreactions had them headed for a lost season.

Jan 15, 2025 · 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...