Clemson, Tom Allen and Dabo Swinney

What to know about Tom Allen, Clemson football's new defensive coordinator under Dabo Swinney
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.
Dabo Swinney adds a long-time head coach to help Tom Allen remake the Clemson defense
Even though Dabo Swinney favors the offensive side of the ball, he has just made another splashy hire to help round out Tom Allen's defensive staff. Mike Houston may have been a problem for East Carolina,
Why Dabo Swinney believes new DC Tom Allen is key piece for Clemson football to win CFP
Dabo Swinney spoke at Clemson football's 2025 recruiting wrap-up on Wednesday. He also made sure to point out new defensive coordinator Tom Allen.
Tom Allen contract: How much Clemson football, Dabo Swinney's defensive coordinator will make
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.
Clemson football, Dabo Swinney to hire Mike Houston on defensive staff | Report
Mike Houston served as East Carolina coach for six seasons with. He will reportedly join Clemson football's staff as a defensive analyst.
Clemson football adding former FBS head coach to defensive staff, report says
Coach Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football team are adding a former FBS head coach with deep ties to the Carolinas to their staff, per reports. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on Monday that the Tigers are “set to hire” former East Carolina and James Madison head coach Mike Houston to work with their defensive staff,
Why new Clemson defensive coordinator Tom Allen got choked up over daughters' reaction to him taking job
Tom Allen became Dabo Swinney's fourth defensive coordinator hire. Allen explained Wednesday why he left Penn State after one ...
Clemson Bolsters Defensive Staff with Experienced Coach, FCS National Champion
Clemson is set to strengthen its defensive staff by hiring a seasoned coach with a proven track record, including an FCS ...
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Allen has three pillars for his defense, but don't say the word turnover or pushups await
Tackling, takeaways, and relentless effort. New defensive coordinator Tom Allen knows what he wants his Clemson defense to ...
Clemson Tigers' New Defensive Boss Reveals How he Lost his Front Teeth
Newly-appointed Clemson Tigers defensive coordinator Tom Allen told a story at an event hosted by the Fort Hill Clemson Club ...
What the Bears are getting in new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen
We spoke with John Sigler of Saints Wire to give us a rundown on what we can expect from new Bears defensive coordinator ...