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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.

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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.

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.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / November 11

Watch: Navy vs. Penn State | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/11/25

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

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 / 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

Cael Sanderson Explains Why Penn State Is Skipping the National Duals Invitational

The NCAA wrestling season kicks off this weekend with a tournament featuring 16 of the nation's top teams, more than $1 million in prize money and national television exposure.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / November 11

Watch: Spotlighting Caroline Jurevicius | Penn State Volleybvall | At The Net

College Football News / Nittany Central / November 11

Penn State Coaching Search Superlatives: Who’s the Best Fit for the Nittany Lions?

Wednesday would mark one month since Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft fired James Franklin and began a national search for the Nittany Lions’ football program’s next head coach.

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

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.

Watch: Penn State at Michigan State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Hockey | 11/08/2025

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

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.

No. 2 Indiana tops Penn State in last-minute thriller

Thrilling comeback vaults Indiana's Fernando Mendoza to top of Heisman conversation

Gus Johnson lost his mind calling Indiana’s game-winning touchdown

Fernando Mendoza is being heavily scouted by a notable NFL team

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

The 'Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award winners' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / November 8

No. 2 Indiana survives Penn State in Happy Valley 27-24

Hoosiers stay alive in Big Ten.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / November 8

Why Indiana's Omar Cooper feet were called in for miracle TD catch vs. Penn State

Holy cow, this was hard to believe.

Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker / November 8

Thrilling comeback vaults Mendoza to top of Heisman conversation

Thrilling comeback vaults Indiana's Fernando Mendoza to top of Heisman conversation

Mendoza has his Heisman moment.

Indiana WR makes miraculous TD catch to keep team unbeaten

Oregon survives game of inches with ugly (and important) win at Iowa

Notre Dame RB's improbable TD run will be on Heisman highlight reel

Wisconsin had unexpected passing leader in upset win against Washington

Virginia, Louisville losses send ACC race for CFP spot into chaos

Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 7

Urban Meyer announces final decision on return to coaching amid Penn State rumors

The coaching carousel is bustling like the Grand Central Terminal during the 1930s as jobs fly open around the country while new names are rumored all over the place.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 7

Penn State vs. Indiana score prediction by expert football model

Back during the preseason, this was supposed to be one of the marquee games of the late regular season, but instead the matchup between Indiana and Penn State almost seems an afterthought.

James Franklin News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Penn State Announces Unfortunate News Days After James Franklin Firing

With James Franklin out of a job, the Penn State Nittany Lions roster that he constructed is expected to fragment. Redshirt sophomore tight end Joey Schlaffer is the first to exit, On3's Blue White Illustrated reported on Wednesday.

James Franklin News / Yardbarker / October 29