It's official, Penn State football needs a new defensive leader: Clemson hires Tom Allen
James Franklin must hire his third Nittany Lion defensive coordinator in four years after Tom Allen leaves for Clemson.
Columbus Dispatch15d
A new defensive leader for Penn State football? Tom Allen leaving, according to reports.
It appears that head coach James Franklin and Penn State football may be on the market for a new defensive coordinator yet again. Tom Allen, who led the Nittany Lions' defense for just one season ...
James Franklin visiting California powerhouse high school amid defensive coordinator search
Franklin was at Mater Dei on Thursday morning, perennially one of the nation's top football programs and a recruiting hotbed.
Tampa Bay Times21d
Former USF coordinator Tom Allen finds new life with Nittany Lions
Penn State coach James Franklin somehow overlooked his new defensive coordinator’s baggage. Nothing criminal or creepy or controversial, but coarse. Tom Allen had one devil of a rasp ...
A Big Ten defensive coordinator is candidate to become the next Penn State DC, per report
Haines was a finalist for the Broyles Award (top assistant) in 2024 and a semifinalist for the award in 2023. During Allen’s ...
Penn State poaching Jim Knowles sends clear message: James Franklin, Nittany Lions ready to take next step
James Franklin has picked up his first win over Ohio State since 2016. Penn State poached Ohio State defensive coordinator ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel14d
It's official, Penn State football needs a new defensive leader: Clemson hires Tom Allen
Penn State football head coach James Franklin will be making his third ... officially hired former Nittany Lion defensive leader Tom Allen on Tuesday for the same position. Allen has reportedly ...