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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Penn State officially hired former Indiana coach Tom Allen as defensive coordinator Tuesday.
Allen will replace Manny Diaz, who left to take over the Duke football program.
"I have always had a ton of respect for Tom Allen, and we are excited to welcome him to our staff," head coach James Franklin said in a statement. "I've enjoyed following his coaching career and his experience as a head coach and defensive play caller will bring tremendous value to our program.
"Coach Allen has led aggressive and attacking style defenses that will complement what we have already established.