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James Franklin is the head coach who can resurrect Virginia Tech 

James Franklin is the head coach who can resurrect Virginia Tech 

The Hokies are 3-5 this season, and the program needs a jolt of energy.

'Ain't nobody got no patience': Deion Sanders has brutal take on college football coach firings
Five candidates to replace Brian Kelly as LSU's head coach
Report reveals Marcus Freeman's stance on Florida, Penn State jobs
The 25 greatest players in ACC football history
The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 29
Urban Meyer to Penn State? Why the Rumors Won’t Go Away … and What It Would Mean for College Football

Urban Meyer to Penn State? Why the Rumors Won’t Go Away … and What It Would Mean for College Football

As Penn State Football launches one of the most ambitious coaching searches in school history, one name continues to dominate conversations; legendary coach Urban Meyer.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28
Deion Sanders has brutal take on CFB coach firings

'Ain't nobody got no patience': Deion Sanders has brutal take on college football coach firings

Colorado coach Deion Sanders had quite the criticism of the recent trend of high-profile college football coaches getting fired. 

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 28
Inside Penn State’s Recruiting Meltdown After James Franklin’s Firing (Part 1)

Inside Penn State’s Recruiting Meltdown After James Franklin’s Firing (Part 1)

The impacts of Penn State Football’s decision to fire James Franklin have been pretty unimaginable. Franklin’s 12-year tenure coming to a screeching halt on October 12th, sending shockwaves into the college football world.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 28
Top Penn State Football Candidate Passes on Job, Report Says | What it Means for Nittany Lions’ Search

Top Penn State Football Candidate Passes on Job, Report Says | What it Means for Nittany Lions’ Search

Penn State Football’s search for a new head coach drags on. According to a report from The Athletic, top candidate Marcus Freeman has passed on the Penn State and Florida jobs.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 28

Penn State’s Recruiting Class has Unraveled

The hits keep on coming for Penn State, both on and off the field. Since the firing of head coach James Franklin on October 12th the Nittany Lions have lost another game, but more importantly have seen their recruiting classes slowly dissolve.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 28
Penn State's Terry Smith Derives Inspiration From Urban Meyer

Penn State's Terry Smith Derives Inspiration From Urban Meyer

STATE COLLEGE | Before he became Penn State’s interim head coach after James Franklin was fired, Terry Smith was Coach T — the team’s “truth-teller” in addition to its cornerbacks coach.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 27
Oklahoma flips four-star WR Jahsiear Rogers from Penn State

Oklahoma flips four-star WR Jahsiear Rogers from Penn State

You never want to lose a game when you've got a top recruit that you're trying to flip in town for an official visit. The Oklahoma Sooners' loss to the Ole Miss Rebels mattered not in that regard, though.

CFB Week 9 winners, losers: Comeback Saturday keeps CFP hopefuls alive
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The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 27
Penn State Brings Delicate Quarterback Situation to Ohio State

Penn State Brings Delicate Quarterback Situation to Ohio State

Penn State will play No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday with a precarious situation at quarterback. Ethan Grunkemeyer will make his second career start 30 minutes from his hometown, backup Jaxon Smolik was hurt in Penn State's last game and a true freshman could be QB2.

Brian Hartline News / Nittany Central / October 27
Pat Kraft Backs Up “Big Swing” Talk With Penn State Targeting Elite B1G Recruiter, Reports Say

Pat Kraft Backs Up “Big Swing” Talk With Penn State Targeting Elite B1G Recruiter, Reports Say

Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft’s national search for the next head coach for the Nittany Lions football program is now in week three. As reported when the position opened, Kraft has indeed swung big, looking for Penn State’s next coach.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / SwimSwam / October 27

Pitt Downs Penn State in Two-Day Dual, Women’s First Win Over Penn State at Home in 36 Years

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam October 24-25, 2025 Trees Pool, Pittsburgh, PA SCY (25 yards) Results Final Scores: Women – Pitt: 218, Penn State: 77 Men – Pitt: 182.5, Penn State: 115 The University of Pittsburgh swimming and diving teams swept in-state counterparts Penn State in Pittsburgh.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / October 27
Penn State Wrestler Bo Nickal Strikes Back at Criticism Following UFC 322 Announcement

Penn State Wrestler Bo Nickal Strikes Back at Criticism Following UFC 322 Announcement

The UFC had high hopes for Bo Nickal, after all, his career before joining the promotion was stellar. Yet, in his fifth fight in the mixed martial arts promotion, reality hit him like a freight train.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / October 26

What's next for Brian Kelly? Potential landing spots for former LSU coach, including Penn State, Auburn and the NFL

Here are some options for Brian Kelly after the coach was fired from LSU following four season at the helm.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 26
Penn State's Luke Lilledahl Makes USA Wrestling History

Penn State's Luke Lilledahl Makes USA Wrestling History

Penn State's Luke Lilledahl made USA Wrestling history Sunday, becoming the first American to win age-group titles at the U17, U20 and U23 world championships.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / October 25
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 25
Mitchell Mesenbrink Previews Big Season at Penn State With World Title

Mitchell Mesenbrink Previews Big Season at Penn State With World Title

Penn State's Mitchell Mesenbrink kicked off what could be a dominant NCAA wrestling season with a world title. Mesenbrink on Saturday punctuated his epic run at the U23 World Wrestling Championships with a gold medal in the 74 kg men's freestyle weight class.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / October 24
Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 24
Former Penn State quarterback explains why James Franklin’s “CEO” approach failed to deliver

Former Penn State quarterback explains why James Franklin’s “CEO” approach failed to deliver

When Christian Hackenberg talks about James Franklin, he does so with a mix of respect and realism. The former Penn State quarterback, who started under both Bill O’Brien and Franklin from 2013 to 2015, understands the DNA of the program better than most.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25
Nick Saban issues a warning to future coaches of Penn State, Florida

Nick Saban issues a warning to future coaches of Penn State, Florida

The seven-time national champion does, however, have some advice for candidates who might receive consideration from those programs.

Syracuse jumps on opportunity and flips DL from Penn State
Tom Brady shares biggest challenge Arch Manning has to overcome
The greatest gameday traditions in college football
The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 22
Syracuse jumps on opportunity and flips DL from Penn State

Syracuse jumps on opportunity and flips DL from Penn State

Chaos is the proper word to describe what happens on the recruiting trail when a head coach leaves or is fired from a college football program.

2025 could bring historic buyout total for fired college football coaches
The 25 greatest players in ACC football history
The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz
Paul Finebaum News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 19
Florida or Penn State? Paul Finebaum names which program has the better open job

Florida or Penn State? Paul Finebaum names which program has the better open job

On yet another Sunday edition of the Matt Barrie Show with guest Paul Finebaum, the two ESPN commentators broke down an epic Week 8 Saturday of college football while addressing some bigger-picture coaching narratives.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 18
James Franklin makes 'emotional' confession after Penn State firing

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 / The Spun / October 17
James Franklin Mentioned For 2 Coaching Jobs After Penn State Firing

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.

Nick Saban News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15
Nick Saban is already being linked to the Penn State job

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

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