Dabo Swinney joked that Clemson would find out incredibly early what Tom Allen was made of with LSU coming into town.
That kind of test for your debut at a new school is a rare but exciting challenge for Clemson’s new defensive coordinator.
LSU will bring all kinds of weapons into hostile territory on August 30th, throwing the kitchen sink at the ACC Tigers’ new look defense.
Highlighted by former Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown and potential 2026 first-round quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, Allen will have his hands full from the jump.
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That challenge, however, extends beyond Brian Kelly’s new batch of toys.