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.
How Penn State’s hire of a new defensive coordinator shows it’s all in on football
Penn State has made a massive splash by hiring Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to take the same job with the Nittany Lions. He replaces Tom Allen, who left PSU to become Clemson’s defensive coordinator. Here are three thoughts on what Penn State hiring Knowles means moving forward.
Ohio State football’s defensive coordinator is leaving for a Big Ten opening
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s national title defense will come with a new face running the defense. The Buckeyes are losing defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. After three seasons in Columbus, he’s leaving to serve as Penn State’s defensive coordinator.
Penn State lures defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Penn State has lured Jim Knowles away from Ohio State. The Nittany Lions hired Knowles on Monday to serve as their defensive coordinator. Knowles held the same position with the national champion Buckeyes for three years.
8 potential Ohio State football defensive coordinator candidates to replace Jim Knowles
As Ryan Day looks to hire his fourth defensive coordinator in seven seasons, here are potential candidates to replace Jim Knowles.
Internal hire for defensive coordinator maybe obvious choice for Ohio State football
Ohio State football fans weren’t able to bathe in the afterglow for too long after the glorious national championship victory as defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is officially out the door. What makes this departure even more depressing is the fact that he is heading to State College,
Penn State hiring Jim Knowles as new defensive coordinator
CBS Sports reports that Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is leaving the Buckeyes to join James Franklin's staff at Penn State. Knowles is expected to be paid an average of $3.1 million over three years,
What does Jim Knowles leaving for Penn State mean for Ohio State football?
The departure of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles adds a challenge for Ohio State, which was already dealing with heavy roster turnover on defense.
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Clemson football defensive coordinator candidates to replace Wes Goodwin for Dabo Swinney
This article has been updated to include new information. CLEMSON — With Clemson football moving on from Wes Goodwin as ...
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Clemson moving on from defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin after 3 years, reports say
Clemson football is in the market for a new defensive coordinator. The Tigers and coach Dabo Swinney have informed current defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin that he won’t return in that role ...
Clemson Tigers Listed in Final Four for Newly Offered Defensive Recruit
Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney, left, and newly hired football defensive coordinator Tom Allen, formerly at Penn ...
Clemson's new defensive coordinator will not be on the road recruiting. Here's why.
Tom Allen, the former Penn State defensive coordinator and Indiana head coach, will not hit the road to recruit. Dabo Swinney ...
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Clemson's new coordinator gives glimpse of how his defensive mind works
Dabo Swinney’s philosophy is “Big people beat little people.” Translation. Swinney wants to dominate the lines of scrimmage, ...
Clemson Tigers Want 'Pro-Style' Coaching From New Defensive Coordinator
The Clemson Tigers have been very busy this offseason trying to make the improvements necessary to help this team win a ...
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Clemson hires Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to run Dabo Swinney's defense
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson has hired Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen for the same role with the Tigers, a move that ...