Clemson, Tom Allen and Dabo 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.Allen and his wife have lived in seven different states the past 10 years while chasing his dream,
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.
Clemson hires Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to run Dabo Swinney's defense
Clemson has hired Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen for the same role with the Tigers, a move that was finalized Tuesday by the school's Board of Trustees Compensation Committee. Allen has more than than three decades of coaching experience,
New Clemson Tigers Defensive Coordinator Receives High Praise From Analyst
The Clemson Tigers shook the college football world this week with the announcement of their new defensive coordinator being hired from one of the best units in
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 to know about Tom Allen, Clemson football's new defensive coordinator under Dabo Swinney
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.
Clemson football, Dabo Swinney add Alabama LB Jeremiah Alexander from transfer portal
Alabama transfer Jeremiah Alexander is the third scholarship player Clemson football landed in the portal in the 2025 cycle.
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.
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.
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.
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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Boulware Set to Start New Role on Clemson Defense
Big changes have come to the Clemson defense. On Wednesday, head coach Dabo Swinney introduced Tom Allen as the Tigers’ new ...
Clemson basketball alumni share memories, leave legacy for current Tigers
FOX Carolina's Carmine Gemei updates us on the major Clemson football coaching change including Head Coach Dabo Swinney's statement and what comes next.
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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Clemson defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart puts in NCAA waiver claim for sixth year
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has a new defensive coordinator in Tom Allen and hopes to have more good news on the defense.