Coaching is a family affair for Tom Allen, and he wants to make the same impact his own dad made in the lives of his players.
Allen is entering his first season as Clemson’s defensive coordinator after being named to the position in mid-January. His son, Thomas Allen, is also helping coach the linebackers.
The elder Allen joined the Tigers with 33 years of previous coaching experience, including impact at the high school, Division III, NAIA, FCS, and FBS levels. He 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.