Tom Allen, Clemson and Penn State

Tom Allen officially leaves Penn State for Clemson; how much are the Tigers paying him?
Penn State is officially losing defensive coordinator Tom Allen to Clemson. The Tigers announced that they are hiring him on Tuesday. It officially ends his one-year stint in State College. His son, Nittany Lions analyst Thomas Allen,
Tom Allen hired as Clemson’s highest-paid football assistant. Here are the details
Allen, the former Indiana head coach and Penn State defensive coordinator, will make $1.9 million in total salary in 2025, $2 million in 2026 and $2.1 million in 2027. That makes him the highest paid assistant on staff, jumping offensive coordinator Garrett Riley (annual salary of $1.75 million).
Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen successfully adapts to change
Penn State has held 11 of its 15 opponents to 20 points or less, including CFP semifinalist Ohio State. The Lions have been aggressive with their blitzes and man-to-man pass coverage, similar to what Diaz did the previous two seasons before he left to become head coach at Duke.
Clemson targeting Penn State DC Tom Allen for similar post, per report
Clemson is reportedly zeroing in on a big name from the Big Ten to potentially fill its defensive coordinator vacancy in 2025.
Tom Allen wasn’t looking to leave Penn State. Why Clemson’s DC job was a perfect fit
This guy,” Swinney said Wednesday, grinning toward Tom Allen, the former Indiana head coach and Penn State defensive coordinator who was officially hired as the Tigers’ next defensive coordinator on Tuesday.
Tom Allen Explains His Decision to Leave Penn State for Clemson
"It's about my family," former Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen said of leaving the Penn State Nittany Lions for Clemson after one season.
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Tom Allen admits getting back into head coaching is 'not what I'm planning to do'
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