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The Nittany Lions have option, but can't miss this next hire.

Gavin Mckenna News / Sporting News / October 20

Penn State's Gavin McKenna 'already a wizard' in chase for No. 1 NHL Draft pick with fast-start stats in NCAA

PSU has a star, at least for the moment.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 20

Penn State Football: Could Terry Smith Make Staff Changes This Week?

Penn State Football’s 2025 season has become an abject disaster, with the Nittany Lions now losing four in a row and failing to register a Power 4 win for the first two months of the season.

Ranking college football head coach openings for 2026, from best (Penn State) to worst (Oklahoma State)

With UCLA, Florida, Penn State and other jobs already open, we rank the state and potential of each program.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / October 20

Nick Saban sends clear message to Penn State about James Franklin firing

The former Tide coach didn't hold back.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 19

What Penn State's Players Said After Their Loss at Iowa

Following Penn State's 25-24 loss Iowa, which dropped the team's record below .500 for the first time since 2020, running back Kaytron Allen vowed that the season isn't over.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / ESPN / October 18

Penn State loses interim's debut, 0-4 in Big Ten

Penn State fell to 3-4 -- and 0-4 in the Big Ten -- after blowing a late lead against Iowa in interim coach Terry Smith's first game since replacing James Franklin.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / NBC Sports / October 18

Watch: Where will Penn State go with its head coach search?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / October 18

Watch: Long Island vs. Penn State | Highlights | Big Ten Hockey | 10/18/25

Penn State Nittany Lions News / NBC Sports / October 18

Watch: PENN STATE BLOCK SIX BEFORE HALF

Penn State Nittany Lions News / NBC Sports / October 18

Watch: Penn State's Elliott Washington II takes blocked FG to the house vs. Iowa | Big Ten on NBC

Zakee Wheatley News / NBC Sports / October 18

Watch: Penn State one-handed pick! ️

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / October 18

'Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Final Four': Saban Lists Franklin’s Wins, Says Firing Was Disrespectful

Nick Saban, former Alabama coach, now an analyst on ESPN’s College GameDay, took direct aim at Penn State’s decision to fire James Franklin, calling the move “unfair as hell” during Franklin’s first public appearance since his dismissal last Sunday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 18

James Franklin makes 'emotional' confession after Penn State firing

Just six days after his controversial firing, former Penn State coach James Franklin joined College GameDay for a brief interview to discuss the situation.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / October 17

Watch: Long Island vs. Penn State | Highlights| Big Ten Hockey | 10/17/25

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / October 17

James Franklin Mentioned For 2 Coaching Jobs After Penn State Firing

James Franklin isn't even a week removed from being fired by Penn State, and yet, he's already being linked to two job openings. Penn State made the tough decision to move on from Franklin following a 22-21 loss to Northwestern.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 17

This is the Last Thing Penn State Needs

Usually when you break up with someone, you want to try and get over that person as soon as possible. That is also true with coaching, as after someone is fired, the last thing a school needs is to have that person lingering around.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / October 17

Urban Meyer offers bold take on Penn State's James Franklin firing

Urban Meyer is no stranger to the hiring and firing process of big-time football programs.

Head-coaching candidates Penn State should avoid: Why Matt Rhule, others would be disastrous

Teams taking QB No. 1 overall should make coaching change as well

Nick Saban is already being linked to the Penn State job

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / October 16

College Football Insider Names 'Smart Money' Hire At Penn State

It's too early to find out who'll become the next head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, but an overwhelming favorite has emerged in the past few days.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15

Nick Saban is already being linked to the Penn State job

The Penn State job is one of the biggest in college football, so Nick Saban is being linked to it whether he likes it or not.

Matt Rhule says right things about Penn State but Nebraska must be worried

Head-coaching candidates Penn State should avoid: Why Matt Rhule, others would be disastrous

New prominent coach gets linked to the Penn State job

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 14

What We Know About Penn State's Coaching Search

Penn State has begun the most high-profile coaching search of the season so far, as it moves to replace James Franklin, who was let go after nearly 12 years with the program.

Paul Finebaum News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 13

Paul Finebaum reveals why Penn State ended the James Franklin era

On Monday morning's episode of First Take, the crew had to spotlight college football for a few minutes when SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum hopped on board to break down the shocking dismissal of Penn State head coach James Franklin over the weekend.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 13

5-Star RB Still Considering Penn State After Franklin Firing, But There's a Catch

Penn State isn't out of the race yet for this talent Key Points: James Franklin's firing has caused ripple effects for Penn State's recruiting classes

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / October 13

Penn State AD Pat Kraft delivers impassioned vision for next HC

Penn State AD Pat Kraft delivers impassioned vision for next head coach

This was supposed to be the year for Penn State to take the next step, but consecutive losses to Oregon, UCLA and Northwestern signaled the end of James Franklin's time in Happy Valley.

James Franklin's firing was needed, but does it solve Penn State's problems?

Adidas was reportedly behind the decision to fire Franklin

CFB analyst suggests surprising coordinator to be Penn State's HC

One coach stands out as person to return Penn State to glory

Matt Rhule addresses Nebraska future as Penn State speculation grows

Drew Allar News / Pro Football Rumors / October 12

Penn State QB Drew Allar out for season

The 2026 NFL Draft is still far off into the future, but an injury yesterday may have made a big impact on how things will turn out next April.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / October 13

Penn State should consider these candidates to replace James Franklin

The team's associate head coach, Terry Smith, will serve as Penn State's interim head coach for the rest of the 2025 season. Besides Smith, here are other candidates that the Nittany Lions' brass should consider to replace Franklin.

James Franklin's firing was needed, but does it solve all of Penn State's problems?

Five takeaways from CFB Week 7: Indiana rises, Penn State plummets

The 20 most memorable college football scandals