Skip to main content

Hoosier Huddle

IU Athletics Announces Details of Change in Football Leadership

Indiana University announced that head football coach Tom Allen will not return next season after a review of the program indicated lost momentum. A search for his replacement will commence immediately. Allen will receive a financial settlement of $15.5 million in two installments from donor funds.

IU

IU Athletics Release

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson announced on Sunday afternoon that head football coach Tom Allen will not return next season. A national search for Allen’s successor will begin immediately.

“After continued evaluation of our entire football program, I have determined that we have lost momentum and that a change in leadership is necessary at this time. I want to thank Tom for all of the contributions he has made to IU in his seven years leading our program. His passion, character, and class made a positive impact on our student-athletes. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”

The university and Allen have agreed on a financial settlement of two $7.75 million installments that will be paid through the department of athletics donor funds.

https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7619863708793338

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});


Discover more from Hoosier Huddle

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Discover more from Hoosier Huddle

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading