Dabo Swinney, Clemson and Tom Allen

Dabo Swinney adds a long-time head coach to help Tom Allen remake the Clemson defense
In the wake of moving on from former defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin, Swinney hired former Indiana head coach and Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to the same role. Allen is largely overqualified for this role,
Dabo Swinney cites defensive structure as large factor that led to Tom Allen hire
Tom Allen is Clemson’s defensive coordinator because he runs a unit that fits what Dabo Swinney was looking for. Swinney was asked what schematically led him to Allen in the hiring process during their introductory press conference.
Dabo Swinney adds another massive veteran addition to Clemson's staff
According to multiple reports, Swinney and the Tigers are adding former East Carolina head coach Mike Houston to the coaching staff. A veteran head coach is making his way to Clemson in a role expected to work with Clemson's new defensive coordinator from Penn State, Tom Allen.
Is Dabo Swinney changing his philosophy on internal hires? Clemson coach explains
A longtime believer in “blooming where you’re planted,” Swinney has now made five straight outside hires for assistant coaches.
Former ECU football coach Houston joining staff at Clemson
Former ECU Head Football Coach Mike Houston now knows where he will be coaching next year. Houston is headed South to The Palmetto State to join the staff at Clemson University under Dabo Swinney. He will be a defensive assistant coach with the Tigers.
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 ...
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Clemson’s new defensive coordinator Tom Allen says Dabo Swinney’s program ‘fits’ him
On Wednesday afternoon, Dabo Swinney and Clemson introduced Tom ... Swinney added an interesting note during the press conference. Out of all the coaches on Swinney's 'list,' Allen was the ...
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Where Dabo Swinney's Clemson football recruiting class for 2025 is ranked after signing day
It was a quiet National Signing Day for Clemson football. Coach Dabo Swinney's team didn't sign any players on Wednesday, extending its streak to three years of not landing a player in February.
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Dabo Swinney hires Lonnie Galloway as offensive analyst for Clemson football
Clemson football hired former North Carolina wide receivers coach Lonnie Galloway as one of its offensive analysts. Galloway coached the Tar Heels for six seasons from 2019 through 2024.
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2025 Clemson Schedule Series: North Carolina
Belichick’s top signee comes with Baker, who was introduced alongside the former six-time Super Bowl Champion at a North ...
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Why Dabo Swinney believes new DC Tom Allen is key piece for Clemson football to win CFP
CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney is confident Clemson football has found the right person to help it win a national championship. The Tigers hired former Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen in ...
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Clemson hires Tom Allen as Defensive Coordinator
(Clemson Athletics) Head Coach Dabo Swinney and Clemson Football announced ... Swinney will formally introduce Allen at a press conference at the Smart Family Media Center at 1:30 p.m. ET on ...
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Dabo Swinney Hiring Kevin Kelly From the NFL Signals Seismic Shift in Clemson Strategy
After fighting wholesale change, Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney embraces the immediate present and not-too-distant ...