Tom Allen, Penn State's defensive coordinator for one season, has accepted the same position at Clemson University. Allen, who made $1.5 million at Penn State in 2024, will earn $1.9 million at Clemson. He cited family reasons for the move, as Clemson is closer to his daughters. Allen led Penn State's defense to a successful season, ranking in the top 10 nationally in several key categories.
has officially lost its defensive coordinator. Tom Allen, after one just season with the Nittany Lions, was formally named Clemson ’s new defensive coordinator on Tuesday afternoon.from Penn State ’s official website on Monday night, and his hiring was approved by Clemson university higher-ups on Tuesday.
“I’m thankful for the opportunity that Coach Swinney has given me to lead the defense. I have admired him from afar for years and look forward to working for him and with his defensive staff,” Allen said in a statement. “... I remain incredibly grateful for the opportunity James Franklin gave me to be part of Penn State football, a championship-caliber program in every respect that will continue to compete at the highest level. I wish PSU nothing but the best and loved my time there.
Allen, the former Indiana head coach, was hired by James Franklin ahead of the 2024 season after Manny Diaz left to become Duke’s head coach. Allen’s first and only season in Happy Valley was a success, guiding one of the most talented defenses in the country to the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Penn State’s defense was particularly dominant in its CFP run. The Nittany Lions had three interceptions, including a pair of pick-sixes, in their 38-10 win over SMU. They limited Boise State running back and Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty to 104 yards on 30 carries in the CFP quarterfinals. And save for a couple mistakes, the defense played well overall with five sacks and two interceptions in a 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the CFP semifinals.
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