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Inside the Recruiting Fallout After James Franklin’s Firing: 5 Recruits Penn State’s New Coach Can’t Afford to Lose

There have been several significant ramifications of Penn State’s decision to fire James Franklin, but nowhere have they been felt stronger than on the recruiting trail.

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'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.

Deion Sanders has strong words after Colorado destroyed by Utah

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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)

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

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

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

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.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 27

Penn State's 2026 Recruiting Class Takes Another Hit

Penn State's 2026 recruiting class took another hit Monday, when 4-star receiver Jahsiear Rogers announced his commitment to Oklahoma. Rogers, who had been committed to Penn State for more than a year, became the second player from the Nittany Lions' 2026 class to commit to another program.

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

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 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

Watch: Stonehill at Penn State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Hockey | 10/25/2025

James Franklin News / A to Z Sports / October 25

After James Franklin’s departure, Penn State battles to rebuild its recruiting foundation

James Franklin's abrupt exit from Penn State didn’t just shake up the program’s leadership but also sent ripples through its commitment board, leaving a once-formidable 2026 and 2027 recruiting class in disarray.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 25

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 / The Spun / October 25

Clear Favorite Has Emerged To Become Penn State's Football Coach

Penn State isn't in a hurry to name its next football coach. That being said, a favorite for the job has emerged. After suffering losses to Oregon, UCLA and Northwestern from Sept.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 25

Why Penn State Is Trying to Jumpstart Nicholas Singleton's Final Season

STATE COLLEGE | Running back Nicholas Singleton has been the home-run hitter during career in Penn State's backfield, while Kaytron Allen has had the better hitting percentage.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / October 24

Watch: Stonehill vs. Penn State | Highlights | Big Ten Hockey | 10/24/25

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

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