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).

Tom Allen carries a wealth of coaching experience, dating back to 1992. He will be tasked with reviving Clemson's defense after a rough 2024 season.

The Clemson Tigers have their next defensive coordinator. Clemson announced Tuesday it hired former Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to the

Clemson has hired Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen for the same role with the Tigers. The move was finalized Tuesday by the school’s Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.

Clemson's Board of Trustees approved a new contract for the Tigers' new defensive coordinator Tom Allen on Tuesday. He received a three-year deal.

Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has agreed to take the same position at Clemson, the school announced on Tuesday. Allen, who just finished his first season as Penn State's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach,

Clemson made some headlines when it was revealed they are moving closer to hiring Tom Allen away from his role as defensive coordinator of Penn State to take th

Clemson officially has its new defensive coordinator. Head coach Dabo Swinney and Clemson Football announced Tuesday that Tom Allen has been hired as the Tigers’ defensive coordinator. The

Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen is leaving for Clemson. Here are potential candidates to replace him.

Tom Allen stood in the Penn State football locker room after the Orange Bowl and described what he wanted the Nittany Lions to remember about their season.