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High-Profile Coach Surges in Penn State's Coaching Search

A new name is tracking in Penn State's coaching search, which has entered its seventh week. And it's one of the most intriguing of the process so far. Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman has surged among the top-3 candidates to become Penn State's next head coach, according to the Kalshi futures market.

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$54 million star college football coach surges as a favorite to be named Penn State HC

While LSU and Florida have taken over the college football news as the SEC programs battle to land Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin, Penn State continues to search for the Nittany Lions' next coach.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 25

Updated Head Coach Candidates for Penn State (11/25)

A great deal has happened since James Franklin was fired on October 12th. Many names have been mentioned as a replacement, but now there are two front runners as we get closer to a final decision.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Unexpected College Football Coach Floated as Possible Candidate At Penn State

The Penn State Nittany Lions were among the first major job openings of the 2025 season after firing head coach James Franklin following a 3-3 start this season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 24

Where Penn State Lands in the Latest College Football Bowl Projections

Turns out, Penn State gets a playoff game this season after all. But in its own way, as interim head coach Terry Smith said Monday. The Nittany Lions visit Rutgers on Saturday for what we might call the Bowl Eligibowl.

Dani Dennis-Sutton News / NBC Sports / November 24

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / November 24

Terry Smith Makes Case for Penn State Nittany Lions Coach in 2026

The Penn State Nittany Lions are one of the Power Four conference teams that do not currently have a full-time head coach. While they are expected to conduct a search to fill the position, interim coach Terry Smith has been leading the program since James Franklin was fired in Week 7.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 24

Terry Smith’s Case Explodes: Inside His Push to Become Penn State’s Head Coach

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Football interim head coach Terry Smith had a strong eight-word message when asked his thoughts about possibly having the ‘interim’ tag removed in the weeks ahead.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 24

Why Terry Smith Believes He's the Best Coaching Candidate for Penn State

After earning multiple endorsements to become Penn State's next football coach, Terry Smith made the case for himself Monday. Penn State's interim head coach reiterated that he wants the full-time job but also detailed specific reasons for his candidacy.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 24

Penn State Football: Terry Smith has Risen to the Moment, But Does he Raise the Ceiling?

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ “Hire Terry!” That’s the message coming out of Penn State’s win over Nebraska. Current and former players, students, and fans, and even Terry Smith himself, are lobbying for the former defensive back/assistant head coach to be given full control of this team.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 24

Kirby Smart and Georgia add to elite class with flip from Penn State

One has to wonder how long the Penn State Nittany Lions can go without putting together a plan at head coach, because their 2026 recruiting class is being absolutely pillaged as their future looks uncertain. Georgia is the latest program to take advantage.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 23

Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions pulverize competition in the 2025 Black Knight Invite

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling was back in action this Sunday as they took part in the 2025 Black Knight Invite. And in this case, “compete” was just another word for “wipe the floor with pretty much everyone”.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 23

Penn State's Terry Smith Gets Major Endorsement From NBC Analyst

Former Penn State quarterback Michael Robinson is on board with Terry Smith's candidacy to become the Nittany Lions' next head coach. In fact, Robinson endorsed Smith quite clearly during NBC's broadcast of Penn State's 37-10 win over Nebraska on Saturday.

Kaytron Allen News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 23

In a Tough Year Personally, Penn State's Kaytron Allen Finds Joy in a Record

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State running back Kaytron Allen had grass stains all over his uniform with specs of red sticking to his Navy jersey after battling through Nebraska defenders Saturday.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 23

Terry Smith Just Complicated Penn State's Coaching Search

STATE COLLEGE | Before Penn State played Nebraska, the Nittany Lions spent the week campaigning for interim head coach Terry Smith to get the full-time job.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / November 22

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22

Penn State running back got hit so hard that the paint flew off his helmet

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton took a cartoonish hit Saturday in his team’s matchup against Nebraska at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 22

Rising college football coach gaining traction for Penn State job

With former Penn State coach James Franklin now officially headed to Virginia Tech, a new candidate is making a meteoric rise in prediction market circles for the Penn State head coaching job.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 22

Penn State predicted to hire breakout SEC coach to replace James Franklin

The last time Penn State hired a new head football coach, it poached an up-and-coming name from Vanderbilt, and one new projection suggests that history could repeat itself as the Nittany Lions look for a replacement for James Franklin.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 22

Terry Smith: James Franklin poses 'threat' to Penn State

Terry Smith: James Franklin poses 'immediate threat' to Penn State

Although the two are close, it's worth noting that Smith is cognizant of the specific danger that Franklin poses to his old program.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 20

Penn State ekes out win over Harvard to remain unbeaten

Kayden Mingo tossed in a game-high 24 points to lead Penn State to an 84-80 victory over Harvard on Wednesday night in University Park, Pa.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / College Football News / November 19

Nebraska vs Penn State Prediction: Can the Nittany Lions Get One Big Win?

It always matters to beat Penn State. Nebraska got by UCLA, and it hasn’t been bad, but it’s 2-2 in its last four games and has to win this and beat Iowa to get a decent bowl game.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Daily Faceoff / November 19

NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: Penn State splits with Michigan, upsets in the NCHC

After a rough weekend in East Lansing, Penn State had a crucial weekend series against Michigan. While the Nittany Lions were unable to pull out a sweep at home, a win on Saturday has given the team a little bit of optimism as we head toward the holiday season.