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Coveted $21 million college football HC among favorites to be named Penn State coach

Coveted $21 million college football HC among favorites to be named Penn State coach

A new potential candidate is rising in the college football odds to be the next Penn State coach. The Nittany Lions have been dealt several blows with top contenders like Texas A&M's Mike Elko, Indiana's Curt Cignetti and Nebraska's Matt Rhule signing contract extensions likely indicating that the coaches will remain at their current schools.

James Franklin News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 17
Penn State recommended to pursue $35 million coach as James Franklin replacement

Penn State recommended to pursue $35 million coach as James Franklin replacement

Penn State’s coaching search has become one of the most scrutinized storylines of the season. After losses to Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern, the school moved on from James Franklin in just seventeen days.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 17
Penn State's Bowl Projections Include 2 Potentially Intriguing Matchups

Penn State's Bowl Projections Include 2 Potentially Intriguing Matchups

As sideways as Penn State's season has gone, Nittany Lions interim head coach Terry Smith evidently doesn't want it to end. He's looking forward to a potential bowl game, even with a team that could look very different in December.

Matt Rhule News / 5 GOATs / November 16
Nebraska at Penn State odds: Opening point spread released

Nebraska at Penn State odds: Opening point spread released

Week 13 is upon us, and the Big Ten race is tightening. A wonderful matchup is on the docket for the conference, as Nebraska will travel to University Park to take on Penn State in what should be a humdinger of a game.

Kaytron Allen News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 16
Kaytron Allen Can Make Penn State History Against Nebraska

Kaytron Allen Can Make Penn State History Against Nebraska

Late in Saturday's game against Michigan State, Penn State running back Kaytron Allen took a handoff from quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer and ran 26 yards for a touchdown to ice the Nittany Lions’ 28-10 win.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 15
How Penn State Celebrated Winning for Interim Coach Terry Smith

How Penn State Celebrated Winning for Interim Coach Terry Smith

Penn State did something Saturday it hadn’t in more than two months: celebrate a win. The Nittany Lions drenched interim head coach Terry Smith in Gatorade and carried him onto the field after beating Michigan State 28-10 to end their six-game losing streak.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / NBC Sports / November 15
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / November 15
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 15
Penn State Missing Several Key Players for Game at Michigan State

Penn State Missing Several Key Players for Game at Michigan State

Penn State's quarterback situation is quite thin for Saturday's game against Michigan State. in fact, the Nittany Lions have just one scholarship quarterback available to play vs.

James Franklin News / Larry Brown Sports / November 15
James Franklin is being targeted for prominent head-coaching job

James Franklin is being targeted for prominent head-coaching job

Former Penn State head coach James Franklin appears to have one job locked down if he wants it.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / November 15
Virginia Tech engaged with other HC candidates amid James Franklin rumors

Virginia Tech engaged with other HC candidates amid James Franklin rumors

One of the worst-kept secrets in college football this season has been James Franklin's expected candidacy for Virginia Tech's head-coaching job.

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College Football News / The Spun / November 15
James Franklin 'In Talks' With Notable College Team For Head Coaching Job

James Franklin 'In Talks' With Notable College Team For Head Coaching Job

It might not be long before we see former Penn State coach James Franklin back on the sideline. Penn State fired Franklin after losing three consecutive games against Oregon, UCLA and Northwestern.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / November 14
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 14
No. 1 Penn State Wrestling Extends Win Streak With Shutout of Oklahoma

No. 1 Penn State Wrestling Extends Win Streak With Shutout of Oklahoma

Big Ten Network's Tim Johnson opened Friday's broadcast of the Penn State-Oklahoma wrestling match with a warning to the rest of the sport. "Is this year perhaps [Penn State coach Cael Sanderson's] best team?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 14
Penn State Wrestling: No. 1 Nittany Lions demolish No. 15 Oklahoma 45-0 | FULL RESULTS

Penn State Wrestling: No. 1 Nittany Lions demolish No. 15 Oklahoma 45-0 | FULL RESULTS

Penn State Wrestling started out the 2025-2026 strong by taking the No. 15 ranked Sooners behind the woodshed and teaching them a lesson. From start to finish it was nothing short of “belt to cheeks”.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / November 14
Penn State’s coaching search heats up as four names emerge as true contenders

Penn State’s coaching search heats up as four names emerge as true contenders

The next Penn State coach will inherit immediate (and unforgiving) expectations. They'll be tasked with reclaiming Big Ten relevance through closing pivotal

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / November 14
Penn State Wrestler Bo Nickal Calls on Olympic Committee to Add MMA for LA 2028

Penn State Wrestler Bo Nickal Calls on Olympic Committee to Add MMA for LA 2028

Bo Nickal has never been shy about seeing bigger stages for the sport he now calls home, and ahead of UFC 322, he found himself discussing something far beyond the usual fight-week banter.

Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / November 13
UNC flips elite CB recruit from PSU amid Nittany Lions turmoil

Bill Belichick, UNC flip elite CB recruit from Penn State amid Nittany Lions turmoil

The pillaging of the Penn State Nittany Lions' 2026 recruiting class continues.

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College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 13

Penn State’s Fires Remorse: Kraft’s Coaching Dilemma

Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft relieved James Franklin of his head coaching duties on Oct. 12 with the goal being to upgrade that position. That decision included a $49 million buyout.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 12
$5.9 million coach linked to Penn State, Florida expected to get contract extension

$5.9 million coach linked to Penn State, Florida expected to get contract extension

The college football coaching carousel just received a new update. With several major programs making changes midway through the year at the head coaching position, speculation has taken off like a runaway train with a couple of candidates coaching at different schools.

Brian Daboll News / Yardbarker / November 12
McAfee has wild idea for Penn State's next HC that just may work

Pat McAfee has wild idea for Penn State's next HC that just may work

Terry Smith is the interim head coach in Happy Valley for now, but a head coaching vacancy as big as Penn State's almost demands a big name to take it over.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 11
4 Duke Stars Manny Diaz Could Bring to Penn State if He’s Hired as Head Coach

4 Duke Stars Manny Diaz Could Bring to Penn State if He’s Hired as Head Coach

Manny Diaz, the former Penn State Defensive Coordinator, is in the mix for the Nittany Lions’ job opening. Granted, his stock just took a massive hit following a 37-34 loss to UConn.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 8
Miraculous TD catch keeps Indiana unbeaten

Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. makes miraculous TD catch to keep team unbeaten

Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. made one of the best catches of the season to keep his team’s undefeated season alive. 

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