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Penn State could learn more 2025 decisions Tuesday; Tom Allen’s departure should be official today: Newsstand

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Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin against the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Penn State news, notes, and updates for Jan. 14 include a preview of what the Lions fans could learn today, headlines of the day, and more. It’s time to dive into Tuesday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.

Penn State tweets of the day

Penn State learned three major decisions for the 2025 season on Monday. Running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen plus defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton will all be back next fall. In the other direction, receivers Mehki Flowers and Tyler Johnson, safety Tyrece Mills, and cornerback Cam Miller all hit the transfer portal. Could more decisions happen today? It’s certainly possible. There are many stay or go decisions still to make with classes now underway.

In other news, Tom Allen is expected to become the new defensive coordinator at Clemson today. The Tigers’ Board of Trustees’ committee on compensation meets at 3 pm today. Their task is to approve a football coach’s contract. It is expected to approve Allen. He spent just one season in State College. The defense was another very good one in a long line of them under James Franklin. Whoever he hires to replace Allen will be charged with upholding that standard.

Headlines of the day

What Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen’s 2025 return means for Penn State: McGonigal, PennLive

Penn State removes Tom and Thomas Allen from staff directory as they prep for move to Clemson: Pickel, BWI

Dani Dennis-Sutton Returns to Penn State: ‘The Job’s Not Done Yet’: Wogenrich, SI

Penn State football decision tracker: Stay or go decisions, portal news, more: Pickel, BWI

QB Drew Allar returning to Penn State: Williams, NBC

PSU defense fails to adjust, Notre Dame takes the game after halftime: Film Study: Carr, BWI

Despite dominating statistics, Penn State wrestlers face a constant challenge, star heavyweight says: Carlson, PennLive

Quote of the day

“I have learned so much about football and life from being a part of this elite organization that coach franklin leads. Going to work with coach seider and the lawnboyz every day is something I will cherish forever. Penn state has been an extraordinary experience for me.

“This has led to my decision to return for the 2025 season.

“Throughout my life, my family and support system has been critical in helping me in my football journey. Through discussions with them, my coaches and teammates, it’s clear that we still have a lot more to accomplish as a team at Penn State. I want to thank god for putting me in this position and the opportunity to play this sport that I love.

“Playing in front of these fans has been an experience I will never forget. I love playing football and being able to play it in front of these great penn state fans has made it extra special. I look forward to it again next season. Boom! I’m back!”

—PSU RB Kaytron Allen on his decision to return for the 2025 season.

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