Clemson, Tom Allen and Pennsylvania State University

Tom Allen Explains His Decision to Leave Penn State for Clemson
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's defensive coordinator, at least for that moment, tried to find context.
Why new Clemson defensive coordinator Tom Allen got choked up over daughters' reaction to him taking job
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 to leave Penn State. Why Clemson’s DC job was a perfect fit
Allen, he said, wasn’t looking for a job. He was laser-focused on Penn State’s CFP semifinal game against Notre Dame at the Orange Bowl. The Nittany Lions made the field as an at-large team (No. 6 seed) and won games against SMU and Boise State.
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 Hires Tom Allen as Defensive Coordinator
CLEMSON, S.C. (Clemson Athletics) — 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.
WATCH: Dabo Swinney on why Tom Allen was the right choice for Clemson
In a recent Fox Carolina interview, Clemson head Coach Dabo Swinney said he hired Tom Allen as Clemson's new defensive coordinator based on his strong leadershi
Clemson confirms hiring of Tom Allen as defensive coordinator
Tom Allen has officially been hired as the new defensive coordinator for the Clemson Tigers. Read more: https://www.wspa.com/sports/clemson-tigers-sports/clemson-confirms-the-hiring-of-tom-allen-as-defensive-coordinator/ Tom Allen has officially been hired as the new defensive coordinator for the Clemson Tigers.
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Clemson defensive coordinator Tom Allen chokes up when remembering the toll coaching took on his family
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Former Clemson Player Coached by Tom Allen Is Excited About Potential New Hire
One of Tom Allen's former players is excited about the possibility of Clemson hiring him as the new defensive coordinator.
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With Allen’s hiring, five of Clemson’s 10 assistant coaches are now set to make at at $1 million in annual salary in 2025 ...