Fansided · Dec 18, 2025
Tom Allen’s Penn State reunion comes with a warning: “Next man up.”
Clemson DC Tom Allen previewed Penn State, addressed opt-outs, and detailed the roster-speed “edge” he’s chasing into 2026.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 29 Clemson at South Carolina | Icon Sportswire/GettyImagesTom Allen’s first thought when Clemson’s bowl opponent came into focus wasn’t scheme. It was people.
He said he’s looking forward to seeing former Penn State players, coaches, and staffers he built relationships with during his one season in State College: “That’s what sticks out the most,” Allen said. “A lot of great people there.”
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