· Senior Writer ·
New defensive coordinator Tom Allen wants a connected defense, and to achieve that, he must know the person as well as he knows the player.
Allen is entering his first season as Clemson’s defensive coordinator after being named to the position in mid-January. He joined the Tigers with 33 years of previous coaching experience, including impact at the high school, Division III, NAIA, FCS, and FBS levels.
Allen served as the defensive coordinator/linebackers coach at Penn State in 2024, helping lead the Nittany Lions to a school-record 13 wins and a College Football Playoff berth.