Tom Allen reportedly is closing in on the same job at Clemson. The Nittany Lions' top two running backs will be back, though.

Allen, the former Indiana head coach, oversaw yet another Top 10 Penn State defense this past season − one in which it won a school-record 13 games on its way to the College Football Playoff semifinals. His defense was known best for its ability to stop the run, sack the quarterback and keep points off the board.

The Tigers are reportedly set to hire Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to fill open DC role

Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has reportedly emerged as the front-runner for the same job at Clemson. Here is why Dabo Swinney might want Allen.

Following speculation, news reports have started come out that Penn State defensive Coordinator Tom Allen is being targeted by Clemson. The former Indiana head coach spent one season leading the Nittany Lion defense,

After moving on from Wes Goodwin earlier this offseason, the Clemson Tigers are poised to make a big splash in the coaching department by attempting to hire Tom Allen away from Penn State. The former Indiana head coach was sensational as an assistant.

According to 247Sports, Tom Allen is poised to become Clemson's next defensive coordinator. Allen, currently serving as Penn State's defensive coordinator, has emerged as a top candidate in Dabo Swinney's search to replace Wes Goodwin.