Allen, the former Indiana head coach and Penn State defensive coordinator, will make $1.9 million in total salary in 2025, $2 million in 2026 and $2.1 million in 2027. That makes him the highest paid assistant on staff, jumping offensive coordinator Garrett Riley (annual salary of $1.75 million).

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney wasted no time, as he held an introductory press conference for new defensive coordinator Tom Allen on Wednesday. Allen made it clear how important

Tom Allen became Dabo Swinney's fourth defensive coordinator hire. Allen explained Wednesday why he left Penn State after one season.

Over the past few years Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has been the focal point of more than his share of criticism. Some have called Swinney stubborn, saying that he refused to adapt.

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.

Clemson's Dabo Swinney has hired Garrett Riley and Tom Allen externally and added transfers like Will Heldt and Jeremiah Alexander. But it's not a big change.

Head coach Dabo Swinney and his newest hire met the media Wednesday afternoon where they both detailed why Allen is now wearing orange.

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,

On Wednesday afternoon, Dabo Swinney and Clemson introduced Tom Allen as the Tigers' new defensive coordinator. Swinney and Allen met with reporters for nearly an hour.

Tom Allen carries a wealth of coaching experience, dating back to 1992. He will be tasked with reviving Clemson's defense after a rough 2024 season.