Penn State Defensive Coordinator Search: Names to Know
As Franklin said before hiring Allen last year, Penn State's defense is not in rebuild mode. The program is about winning now, which the returns of Drew Allar, Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen and offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki have foreshadowed. Franklin is chasing hardware next season, and the defensive coordinator hire will reflect that.
Penn State letterman, defensive coordinator candidate is now off the board
USC defensive coordinator and Penn State letterman D'Anton Lynn has signed a contract extension with the Trojans.
Finding a new Penn State football defensive coordinator: Seven names to know
James Franklin must hire a new defensive coordinator for the third time in four years. Here are seven potential candidates
Clemson hires Penn State's Tom Allen as defensive coordinator after leading Nittany Lions' top-10 defense
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,
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 one season in State College, Penn State, the Lions finished No. 7 in FBS in total defense (294.8), No. 8 in scoring defense (16.5) and No. 9 in rushing defense (101.9).
Reports: Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen leaving; Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen returning
Tom Allen reportedly is closing in on the same job at Clemson. The Nittany Lions' top two running backs will be back, though.
Who could be Penn State football’s next defensive coordinator? Here are 5 candidates
With last year’s hire, Tom Allen, off to lead the Clemson defense, let’s take a look at some of the candidates who could join Penn State for the 2025 season — with all five currently at Power-4 programs in college football.
Clemson hires Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to run Dabo Swinney’s defense
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.
Reports: Clemson Targeting Penn State's Tom Allen as Defensive Coordinator
Tom Allen has been Penn State's defensive coordinator for one season, helping the Nittany Lions to the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Penn State defensive coordinator search: Names to know as Nittany Lions look to replace Tom Allen
Penn State needs a new defensive coordinator for the third time in four years, as Tom Allen leaves for Clemson after one season with the Nittany Lions. Expect James Franklin and the Nittany Lions to evaluate external and internal candidates for the job.
Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen successfully adapts to change
Penn State has held 11 of its 15 opponents to 20 points or less, including CFP semifinalist Ohio State. The Lions have been aggressive with their blitzes and man-to-man pass coverage, similar to what Diaz did the previous two seasons before he left to become head coach at Duke.
After Penn State pursuit, USC inks defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn to extension
For a brief moment, the future of USC’s defense in the Lincoln Riley era hung in the balance, with a defensive coordinator ...
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.