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Why Is Penn State's Defense So Complicated This Season?

Why Is Penn State's Defense So Complicated This Season?

Before the season began, Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley said he "couldn't be happier" about working with Jim Knowles. The new defensive coordinator brought a fresh look to the Nittany Lions' defense, one that relied on reading and reacting and required the players to study.

Kaytron Allen News / Nittany Central / October 22
How Many Yards Does Kaytron Allen Need to Make Penn State Football History?

How Many Yards Does Kaytron Allen Need to Make Penn State Football History?

One of the lone bright spots of the 2025 Penn State offense has been running back Kaytron Allen. Despite Allen and Nick Singleton entering the season virtually tied on the Penn State career rushing yards list, Allen has significantly outperformed Singleton this season, leading Kaytron Allen to push his name further up the list than Singleton.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 21
Penn State's Offense Finds More Issues After Loss to Iowa

Penn State's Offense Finds More Issues After Loss to Iowa

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State opened practice to the media Tuesday for the first time since James Franklin was fired, but something was missing. The offense was inside Holuba Hall, away from the cameras, while the defense practiced outside.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 21
Paul Finebaum reveals why James Franklin deserved to be fired by Penn State

Paul Finebaum reveals why James Franklin deserved to be fired by Penn State

During the call-in segment of his Paul Finebaum Show on Tuesday, Finebaum was asked about Nick Saban calling James Franklin's firing from Penn State "unfair as hell" during an interview with Franklin on ESPN's College GameDay last Saturday.

James Franklin News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 21
How James Franklin Could Have a Major Impact on Penn State in 2026

How James Franklin Could Have a Major Impact on Penn State in 2026

Former Penn State coach James Franklin isn't finished impacting the Nittany Lions. He made that clear during an ESPN College GameDay interview, which Franklin used to tell college football he's ready to coach again.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 19
What Penn State's Players Said After Their Loss at Iowa

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.

James Franklin News / Nittany Central / October 19
Nick Saban Defends James Franklin … and Sparks Penn State Speculation After GameDay Appearance

Nick Saban Defends James Franklin … and Sparks Penn State Speculation After GameDay Appearance

In case you missed it on Saturday, former Penn State coach James Franklin joined the set of College Game Day and calmly and purposefully answered a pepper-mill of questions thrown at him by some of his Contemporaries and colleagues.

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 / 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
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / October 18
Penn State Nittany Lions News / NBC Sports / October 18
Penn State Nittany Lions News / NBC Sports / October 18
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 / Big Ten Network / October 17
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.

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 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.

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Nick Saban is already being linked to the Penn State job
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Penn State Nittany Lions 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
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 13
5-Star RB Still Considering Penn State After Franklin Firing, But There's a Catch

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

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

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?
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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 12

Penn State: Possible Transfers to Watch

With James Franklin getting fired, plenty of interested eyes will be checking on Penn State players to see who might be interested in transferring. Here are the five players who would receive the most interest if they entered.

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