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Penn State Nittany Lions News / College Football Talk / November 7

No. 2 Indiana looking for first win in Happy Valley against sinking Penn State

Terry Smith wants to give the Penn State football program something to feel good about, but he knows he’s running out of chances.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 7

How Penn State's Biggest Fans Responded to a Month of Turmoil

STATE COLLEGE | The tents returned this week to Gate A at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium for the first time since James Franklin was fired. But a lot has changed at Nittanyville, the student-run tent city that gathers before every Nittany Lions home game. Leading up to the White Out in late September, when Penn State was ranked No.

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.

College Hockey News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 7

Preview: Penn State Hockey's Big Ten Series vs. No. 1 Michigan State

No. 3 Penn State visits No. 1 Michigan State this weekend in the most-anticipated series of the young college hockey season. The matchup features the Spartans’ ninth-ranked scoring defense (1.8 goals allowed per game) against the Nittany Lions’ sixth-rated scoring offense (4.1 goals scored per game).

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 7

Something Doesn’t Add Up: Urban Meyer’s Denial of Penn State Rumors Raises More Questions

Urban Meyer’s name won’t go away. The three-time national champion is back in headlines, this time denying reports linking him to the Penn State job — but questions about what really happened behind the scenes remain.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 7

Urban Meyer Has Strong Message on Being Linked to Penn State Job

Just last week, it was reported that Urban Meyer had spoken to Pat Kraft about the Penn State job. Meyer has now taken a firm stance to deny those reports, amid Penn State’s coaching search.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 6

Penn State Casts Wide Net in Pursuing New Football Coach

The truth is, nobody really knows who Penn State is going to hire as its next football coach. Still, that hasn’t stopped anyone from the fun of guessing.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 6

Penn State Searches for its 'Why' During Disappointing Season

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State has four regular-season games remaining and a lot of uncertainty surrounding the program’s direction. The Nittany Lions (3-5) must win three of their last four games to qualify for a bowl game, which they could choose to decline.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 5

Penn State Tight End No Longer on Nittany Lions Roster

A Penn State tight end no longer is on the football roster, marking the first official player departure since James Franklin was fired Oct. 12. Joey Schlaffer, a redshirt sophomore tight end, no longer is listed on the Nittany Lions' roster.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 5

Indiana vs. Penn State bold predictions for Week 11 Big Ten clash

It is a Big Ten clash on Saturday, as Indiana visits Penn State. Indiana is ranked second in the first College Football Playoff rankings, and looks to continue their undefeated season.

College Football News / Nittany Central / November 5

Why Manny Diaz Is Emerging as the Perfect Fit to Lead Penn State Football’s Next Era

With Urban Meyer reportedly told “no” by Penn State and Lane Kiffin on a $9 million SEC deal that could still lure him to Florida or LSU, Duke head coach Manny Diaz’s name keeps rising to the top of PSU’s athletic director Pat Kraft’s short list as the next head coach to lead his program.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 5

Newly Offered 2028 Prospect, Cartae Ligon Goes in Depth on Penn State Offer

Even though Penn State Football is still amidst a coaching search, the work on the recruiting trail must go on. Tuesday, the Nittany Lions offered class of 2028 Running Back, Cartae Ligon.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 4

Penn State Has a New Favorite to Become its Next Football Coach

Penn State has a new leader in the race to hire its next football coach, though the process is a long way from over. According to Kalshi, an online exchange

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 3

A Viral Moment Was the Best Part of Penn State's Day at Ohio State

Perhaps Penn State's best moment of its day at Ohio State was caught backstage at Ohio Stadium. There, Nittany Lions offensive lineman Vega Ioane jumped over a tunnel railing to help a Penn State football staffer push equipment up a stadium ramp.

James Franklin News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 3

James Franklin predicted to coach ACC program after Penn State firing

On the Nonstop podcast, ESPN broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit and ESPN analyst Joey Galloway joined forces to discuss the future of fired Penn State coach James Franklin.

What James Franklin’s potential move to Virginia Tech means for Penn State’s future

The rumor has taken hold across college football circles: former Penn State head coach James Franklin is reportedly in advanced talks with Virginia Tech to become the Hokies’ next head coach.

Mike Elko News / Yardbarker / October 30

Why Penn State should root for an early end to Texas A&M's season

Penn State might be playing extra close attention to Texas A&M the rest of the 2025 season.

James Franklin is the head coach who can resurrect Virginia Tech

Latest Matt Rhule news should end Penn State rumors

'They're winning on all three phases': Former player confident in No. 3 Texas A&M's playoff chances

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

Matt Rhule News / Yardbarker / October 31

Latest Matt Rhule news should end Penn State rumors

The Penn State Nittany Lions can likely scratch another candidate off their coaching wish list.

James Franklin is the head coach who can resurrect Virginia Tech

Why Penn State should root for an early end to Texas A&M's season

Oregon HC Dan Lanning says that he wants to remain with school

Kent State players thrilled with huge move at head coach

Mike Norvell discusses preparing for Wake Forest's unique QB situation

James Franklin News / Yardbarker / October 29

James Franklin is the head coach who can resurrect Virginia Tech

The Hokies are 3-5 this season, and the program needs a jolt of energy.

'Ain't nobody got no patience': Deion Sanders has brutal take on college football coach firings

Five candidates to replace Brian Kelly as LSU's head coach

Report reveals Marcus Freeman's stance on Florida, Penn State jobs

The 25 greatest players in ACC football history

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Deion Sanders has brutal take on CFB coach firings

'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

Five candidates to replace Brian Kelly as LSU's head coach

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

The 'AP College Football Player of the Year' quiz

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 / 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.

Nick Saban News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25