Clemson, Dabo Swinney 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,
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.
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.
Longtime College Football Head Coach To Join Dabo Swinney at Clemson
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers are reportedly hiring a longtime college football head coach after winning the ACC. Clemson returned to the top of the conference in 2024, beating SMU in the ACC title game and making a College Football Playoff appearance.
Swinney Adds Another Veteran to Defensive Coaching Staff
Dabo Swinney is adding another veteran to his coaching staff. The Clemson Insider has confirmed that longtime college head coach Mike Houston will join Swinney’s defensive staff. Houston is
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,
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Blue-Chip Edge Rusher Talks Hiring of Tom Allen, Says Clemson In 'Top Three'
Simote Katoanga’s next visit to Clemson will be a big one. The 4-star DE (JSerra, San Juan Capistrano, CA) has visited twice ...
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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 ...