According to 247Sports, Tom Allen is poised to become Clemson’s next defensive coordinator. Allen, currently serving as Penn State’s defensive coordinator, has emerged as a top candidate in Dabo Swinney’s search to replace Wes Goodwin.
Allen’s experience and track record make him an intriguing fit for the Tigers. He joined Penn State in 2024 after eight years at Indiana, where he served as head coach for seven seasons and defensive coordinator for one. Known for his defensive expertise, Allen helped Penn State achieve a stellar 13-3 record this season and reach the College Football Playoff semifinals. The Nittany Lions’ defense ranked among the nation’s best in several categories, including scoring defense (8th), total defense (7th), and rushing defense (9th).
Allen’s teams have consistently excelled on third downs, a hallmark of his coaching style. During his tenure at Indiana, his defenses ranked in the top five in the Big Ten in third-down defense five times and cracked the top 15 nationally twice. Across his 33-year coaching career, Allen has been part of teams that boast an impressive .690 winning percentage.
Swinney is also rumored to have spoken with other candidates, including Denver Broncos defensive backs coach Jim Leonhard, but Allen appears to be the frontrunner as Clemson looks to move quickly with the hire.
Penn State’s Tom Allen has agreed to become the new defensive coordinator at Clemson, a source tells @CBSSports/@247Sports.
Clemson and Allen, who ESPN previously said Clemson was working toward getting a deal done with, are expected to get a deal done in the next day or so.… pic.twitter.com/rTeayuYmZk
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 13, 2025
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Clemson working towards finalizing a deal with new defensive coordinator, per reports )
Also on site :
- Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum helped off court with scary injury in closing minutes of Game 4
- Bomb alert on Ryanair plane carrying 170 passengers as holiday flight lands in Belgium & ‘cordon set up’
- Relatable Paris Fury gives look at life as mum-of-seven & it’s stark contrast to Meghan Markle post on ‘juggling it all’