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How Long Should Penn State Wait to Hire a Football Coach?

For those who like round numbers, exactly 100 days separate the morning Penn State fired James Franklin on Oct. 12 from the first sunrise of the college football offseason — just over three months, or about 27 percent of a year.

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Penn State's next coach might be coming fresh out of the NFL

The Nittany Lions could have a surprise coming.

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

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

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.

Giants don't wait to make Brian Daboll decision after loss to Bears

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

Watch: Coppin State at Penn State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 11/12/2025

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 12

Could Brian Hartline Be the Next Great Penn State Coach? A 4-Year Projection if He Lands in Happy Valley

What would Penn State Football look like with Brian Hartline in charge? As the Nittany Lions’ coaching search continues, the 38-year-old Ohio State offensive coordinator has quickly emerged as one of the most intriguing — and polarizing — candidates.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 12

Penn State Might Have Found Its 'Quarterback for the Future'

Penn State is in a transition phase across its roster and staff, including at quarterback. However, Nittany Lions interim head coach Terry Smith and Indiana coach Curt Cignetti both said that the program might have identified its future quarterback last week.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 11

What We Learned From Penn State Wrestling Media Day

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State starts the campaign for a fifth straight NCAA wrestling championship Friday with its season-opening match against Oklahoma. The Nittany Lions, who have won 71 consecutive matches, will wrestle three times this season in the Bryce Jordan Center, including Friday night’s non-conference dual.

Nick Singleton News / Nittany Central / November 11

How Nick Singleton Just Rekindled Penn State’s Offensive Identity

Penn State Football lost yet another game to a top-5 team last Saturday, even without James Franklin at the helm. But, despite the heartbreaking loss to Indiana in the waning seconds, Saturday’s loss had a different feel to it.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 11

Miami takes advantage of Penn State's issues and flips three-star DL

The Miami Hurricanes have taken advantage of the fact that the Penn State Nittany Lions don't have a long-term plan at head coach right now.

Miami lands former LSU commit DeAnthony Lafayette over Florida State

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 11

What to Know About Potential Penn State Coaching Candidate Manny Diaz

Penn State has embarked on one of college football’s most high-profile coaching searches to replace James Franklin, who was fired Oct. 12. Athletic Director

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 10

Three Reasons for Optimism About the Rest of Penn State's Season

Penn State turned a potential win into another grueling loss last Saturday, when Indiana scored a touchdown with 36 seconds left to beat the Nittany Lions 27-24.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 10

Penn State head coach Terry Smith reveals update on Chaz Coleman’s status

Following a gut-wrenching three-point loss to No. 2 Indiana, interim Penn State Football head coach Terry Smith was his normal, positive, honest, smiling self.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 10

Terry Smith Open to Multiple Options for Extending Penn State Career

Penn State interim coach Terry Smith said he's open to all future possibilities with the Nittany Lions, whether that includes coaching or another role.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / November 10

Watch: Dane Dowiak: Mic'd Up | @B1GHockey | Penn State Hockey

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 9

Penn State's Coaching Search Could See a Significant Cash Infusion

Penn State wants to hire a high-value, high-cost football coach, and financial reinforcements might be coming to help. A fascinating weekend report by Yahoo!

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 9

Why Terry Smith Could Be a Great General Manager at Penn State

Terry Smith is unlikely to be Penn State's next head coach. But there's a significant role that Smith could play in the future of Penn State football. What if Smith becomes Penn State's next general manager?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 9

Penn State Wrestling: Why Cael Sanderson’s 2025-2026 Team Might Be His Deepest Yet

Penn State Wrestling begins their 2025-2026 season less than one week from today when the Nittany Lions host No. 15 Oklahoma at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Nick Singleton News / A to Z Sports / November 8

Nick Singleton's late surge against Indiana nearly saved Penn State, proving he's still the offense's lifeline

Penn State's 27–24 loss to No. 2 Indiana on Saturday was more than just another close defeat tacked onto a forgettable season. It was a microcosm of what's gone wrong — and what still works — for a program caught between chaos and competence.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 8