University of Findlay

Began at Findlay: May 1, 2005
Career Record: 23-10 (.697)
Findlay Record: 23-10 (.697)

Kory Allen's Year-by-Year Head Coaching Record  

Kory Allen was named the head coach of the program on August 11, 2022, after serving as the offensive coordinator for the past few seasons. 

Under Allen's guidance, offensive lineman Michael Jerrell had his name called by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2024 National Football League (NFL) Draft on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was selected in the 6th round and was pick number 207 of the event. Jerrell was the only NCAA Division II player taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. He then made the 53-man roster in August 2024. 

Allen’s leadership along the line has helped the Oilers reach new heights on the offensive side of the ball. 

While at the University of Findlay, Allen has helped craft one of the best offenses in the country with proof from the multiple nationally ranked statistics he has produced. Under Allen's direction, the Oilers have been ranked:

• 12th in 3rd down conversion % in 2024 (46.7%)
• 16th in passing offense in 2024 (257.4)
• 1st in first downs offense in 2017 (359)
• 3rd in total offense in 2017 (515.5)
• 3rd in 3rd down conversion % in 2017 (52.4%)
• 5th in scoring offense in 2017 (44.5)
• 6th in rushing offense in 2017 (260.9)
• 11th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2016 (49%)
• 6th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2015 (52%)
• 18th in toal offense in 2015 (477.5 yards per game / 36.1 points per game)
• 5th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2013 (48.7%)
• 8th in total offense in 2013 (504.5 yards per game / 37.9 points per game)
• 10th in sacks allowed in 2013 (Just 10 sacks in 11 games played)
• 11th in rushing yards per game in 2013 (259.5)
• 13th in sacks allowed in 2012 (Just 9 sacks in 10 games played)

In addition to the team’s accomplishments, Coach Allen has helped his players thrive individually. In 2015, he coached Chris Reaper, a multiple-time first team all-American and the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Offensive Lineman of the Year. Under his guidance, the Oilers also produced Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Offensive Lineman of the Year recipients Michael Jerrel in 2023 and Yoesph Carter in 2024. That same year, Mike Rigerman was named the 2023 G-MAC Offensive Player of the Year.

Previously, Allen served as the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Baldwin Wallace College (2004). At Baldwin Wallace, the Yellow Jackets offensive line finished second in the conference in fewest sacks allowed and rushing yards per game. Two Yellow Jacket offensive lineman were honored with all conference accolades under Coach Allen’s guidance as well.

Allen started off as a graduate assistant (2000) and then was named the offensive line coach at Ohio Northern University (2001-03). At Ohio Northern, Allen coached two lineman to all-conference honors and recruited four all-conference players and one All-American.

Prior to coaching at his alma mater, Allen did a summer internship in the public and community relations department with the Buffalo Bills of the NFL.

Allen, a 2000 ONU graduate with a B.A. degree in sports management, was a three-year starter for the Polar Bears. As a senior, Allen served as team captain on the best team in school history. The Polar Bears advanced to the NCAA playoffs for the first time in school history and finished ranked fifth in the nation. At the conclusion of his senior season, Allen earned first-team all-OAC and first-team Division III All-American honors by both Hewlett Packard and Don Hansen’s Football Gazette.

Allen resides in Findlay with his wife, Gina, their two sons, Brady and Cody, and daughter, Gracie.