Tom Allen, Clemson and Swinney

Football, faith, family lead Allen to Clemson defensive coordinator position
Clemson Football Head Coach Dabo Swinney introduced Tom Allen as the team’s new defensive coordinator Wednesday afternoon, and Allen’s focus is not only on football but also on faith and family.
Clemson’s new defensive coordinator Tom Allen says Dabo Swinney’s program ‘really fits’ him
Dabo Swinney and Clemson introduced Tom Allen as the Tigers' new defensive coordinator. Swinney and Allen met with reporters for nearly an hour. Before addressing the future, Swinney first addressed the past.
Dabo Swinney can't contain his excitement after Tom Allen hire
Clemson officially introduced Tom Allen as the new defensive coordinator after he left Penn State for the same role with Dabo Swinney's program. In what some have call
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
What Dabo Swinney's coaching hire trend means for Clemson football's defensive coordinator job
Dabo Swinney hopes to fill Clemson's defensive coordinator job this month. Here's why Swinney will likely target an experienced, external coach.
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 hires Penn State's Tom Allen as defensive coordinator after leading Nittany Lions' top-10 defense
Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has agreed to take the same position at Clemson, the school announced on Tuesday. Allen, who just finished his first season as Penn State's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach,
Tom Allen wasn’t looking to leave Penn State. Why Clemson’s DC job was a perfect fit
This guy,” Swinney said Wednesday, grinning toward Tom Allen, the former Indiana head coach and Penn State defensive coordinator who was officially hired as the Tigers’ next defensive coordinator on Tuesday.
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.
Dabo Swinney explains why Clemson has more transfer portal additions in 2025 than other seasons combined
Clemson football landed three players from the transfer portal this cycle. Dabo Swinney explains why the Tigers went after ...
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Swinney Plans to Restructure Offensive Coaching Staff
Last June, the NCAA allowed schools in both the FBS and FCS to permit any staff member to provide technical and tactical ...
What Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney said about using the transfer portal
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Clemson confirms Wes Goodwin firing. Dabo Swinney explains what’s next at DC
Goodwin was making $1.4 million in total salary in 2024, according to a copy of his most recent contract obtained by The ...
Clemson's NIL collective helped Dabo Swinney retain his 2025 roster. But what about 2026?
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has kept his roster together with the return of Cade Klubnik, Blake Miller, Antonio Williams, T.J.
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Swinney, Allen Press Conference Report
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney wasted no time holding a press conference with the Tigers’ new defensive coordinator Tom ...
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For those thinking Dabo Swinney is content with failure and past success, think again
Growing up temporarily homeless, Swinney joined his hometown college football team as a walk-on, or as he has quoted himself, ...