James Franklin breaks down how he decided on Tom Allen as …
After making a splash at offensive coordinator, James Franklin took another big swing to replace Manny Diaz as Penn State defensive coordinator. Once again, he went with a recently fired head coach, hiring Tom Allen just weeks after Indiana let him go.
Tom Allen Named Penn State’s Defensive ... - Penn State Athletics
Dec 19, 2023 · UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Football head coach James Franklin announced the hiring of Tom Allen as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. Allen spent the previous seven seasons...
Ex-Indiana coach-turned Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen ...
Jan 13, 2025 · Coach James Franklin spoke highly of Allen's attributes leading up to the Orange Bowl. “If you know Tom, Tom has just been awesome," Franklin said, per On3.
How Penn State's James Franklin Hired Tom Allen as Defensive …
Jun 6, 2024 · Considering the constantly accelerating timeline of college football, Penn State coach James Franklin took a lifetime to hire Tom Allen as his defensive coordinator. The interview went on...
Penn State Football: James Franklin's Top Candidates to Replace Tom Allen
Jan 13, 2025 · According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has been working towards a deal with Clemson for the same position, with a final decision from both sides expected in the coming days.
Klatt, Franklin outline hiring of Penn State football DC Tom Allen
Jul 23, 2024 · James Franklin outlines the hiring process of Penn State football DC Tom Allen to Joel Klatt. James Franklin recently provided the behind the scenes to the hiring process for defensive coordinator Tom Allen on The Joel Klatt Show.
James Franklin explains process of hiring Tom Allen at Penn State
Dec 20, 2023 · James Franklin wasted no time finding the next defensive coordinator for Penn State football. Only 12 days after Manny Diaz left the Nittany Lions to become the next Duke head coach on December 7, Penn State officially announced the hiring of …
Tom Allen explains quick exit from Penn State football program
James Franklin brought Allen into the Nittany Lions football program less than 13 months ago. After some early growing pains, Penn State still finished the year as a top-10 defensive unit in the red zone, in total yards allowed, and points scored.
Why did James Franklin pick Tom Allen to be the next Penn …
Dec 20, 2023 · Penn State announced former Indiana coach Tom Allen as its new defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Here's why he was the pick.
James Franklin discusses what Tom Allen brings to Penn State
Feb 14, 2024 · On the defensive side of the ball, that meant bringing in former Indiana head coach Tom Allen. While speaking to the media for a winter press conference, Franklin shared how important Allen is going to be for Penn State and what he brings to the table.