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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.

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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.

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

Penn State Brings Delicate Quarterback Situation to Ohio State

Penn State will play No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday with a precarious situation at quarterback. Ethan Grunkemeyer will make his second career start 30 minutes from his hometown, backup Jaxon Smolik was hurt in Penn State's last game and a true freshman could be QB2.

Brian Hartline News / Nittany Central / October 27

Pat Kraft Backs Up “Big Swing” Talk With Penn State Targeting Elite B1G Recruiter, Reports Say

Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft’s national search for the next head coach for the Nittany Lions football program is now in week three. As reported when the position opened, Kraft has indeed swung big, looking for Penn State’s next coach.

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 / Big Ten Network / October 25

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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.

Gavin Mckenna News / Nittany Central / October 25

Watch: Gavin McKenna scores 1st Goal in front of Home fans in comeback win over Stonehill

There is something special about scoring your first goal in front of the home fans & that is what we saw on Friday night as the Penn State Nittany Lions took on the Stonehill Skyhawks from Pegula Ice Arena in State College, PA.

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

Nick Saban issues a warning to future coaches of Penn State, Florida

The seven-time national champion does, however, have some advice for candidates who might receive consideration from those programs.

Syracuse jumps on opportunity and flips DL from Penn State

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 23

Penn State’s Offensive Identity Crisis: Andy Kotelnicki Addresses Season Struggles, QB Transition, and What Comes Next

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.—After seven games, Penn State’s offense sits at a stunning No. 99 nationally in total offense—a statistic that underscores just how far expectations have fallen in 2025.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 22