Penn State’s defensive coordinator position remains open as of early Wednesday afternoon. James Franklin must replace Tom Allen, the former Indiana head coach who spent one season with the Nittany Lions before taking the Clemson defensive coordinator job earlier this week.

Penn State football needs a new defensive coordinator again, as Tom Allen officially has left the Nittany Lions after one season for the same position at Clemson. Allen was popular among players and coaches for his temperament and teaching ability,

Under Poindexter's guidance, linebacker Abdul Carter developed into one of Penn State's more dynamic defensive players, transforming from a raw talent into an NFL prospect. This p