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James Franklin's Potential New Job Would Have Major Implications for Penn State

James Franklin's five weeks of unemployment appear poised to end soon. Pete Thamel reported Saturday on ESPN's College GameDay that Franklin is in the "early stages" of becoming Virginia Tech's next head coach.

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Watch: Michigan at Penn State | Highlights | Big Ten Hockey | 11/14/2025

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / November 14

Watch: Oklahoma at Penn State | SELECT MATCHES | Big Ten Wrestling | 11/14/2025

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

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 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

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

Sifting Through the Rumor Mill of Penn State's Coaching Search

Penn State's coaching search is in its second month, as Athletic Director Pat Kraft continues identifying James Franklin's replacement. Kraft has kept his search terms quiet and the inner circle close, so actual news is scant.

Preview: Penn State Wrestling's 2025 Opener Against Oklahoma

The top-ranked Penn State wrestling team opens its 2025-25 campaign Friday night at the Bryce Jordan Center against No. 22 Oklahoma. The Nittany Lions have won 71 consecutive dual matches and four straight NCAA team titles under head coach Cael Sanderson, who begins his 17th season at Penn State.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / November 14

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.

Tyler Warren News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 13

Tyler Warren Returns to Penn State to Provide Some 'Swag'

Penn State welcomed back an All-American this week to provide some "swag" for a team looking to end a six-game losing streak. Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren took a break from chasing the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award to spend some time with the Nittany Lions.

James Franklin News / Sporting News / November 13

Ex-Penn State coach James Franklin reportedly pursued for SEC opening

The former Nittany Lions leader could land in a bigger conference.

College Football 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.

Bill Belichick could coach Giants under one major condition

North Carolina HC Bill Belichick is back at it with his old tricks amid link to Giants job

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

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

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 13

Penn State's 2026 Recruiting Class Continues its Exodus

Penn State's 2026 recruiting class continues to move in different directions, as the program's coaching search begins its second month. Seven former Penn State commits have flipped to other programs since James Franklin was fired on Oct.

Watch: Breaking Down the Chess Match Between Indiana & Penn State | Urban Analysis

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 13

Another Top Penn State Coaching Candidate Nearing a Contract Extension: Report

Penn State’s list of potential head coaching targets just got shorter. Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm, one of the more intriguing names linked to the Nittany Lions’ vacancy, is reportedly finalizing a contract extension, according to On3.

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

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.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / November 12

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.

Penn State Nittany Lions 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

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

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 / 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.

Nick Saban News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25