It appears that head coach James Franklin and Penn State football may be on the market for a new defensive coordinator yet again. Tom Allen, who led the Nittany Lions' defense for just one season, is reportedly closing in on a deal to join Clemson in the same role,

For the third time over the last four seasons, James Franklin will be looking for a new defensive coordinator. According to reports from CBS Sports and ESPN, Clemson is closing in on hiring Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to the same position.

Clemson has found its new defensive coordinator. The Tigers announced Tuesday that Penn State’s Tom Allen would be making the move to the ACC. Allen, the former head coach at Indiana, had been in State College for one season.