Penn State Nittany Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 3

Penn State Turned Down Urban Meyer for Surprising Reason, Report Says

Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft is heading into his fourth week in a national search for Penn State Football’s next head coach. Kraft has been casting a wide net in his search, showing interest in current head coaches, current coordinators, and former head coaches turned media personalities.

Preview: New-Look Penn State Basketball in its Opener vs. Fairfield

Penn State opens the 2025-26 men's basketball season Monday night at the Bryce Jordan Center, where the Nittany Lions will introduce a completely transformed roster.

Pat Freiermuth News / A to Z Sports / November 1

Former Penn State tight end weighs in on James Franklin firing — ‘I Don’t Agree With the Decision’

When former Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth spoke earlier this week about the firing of James Franklin, he questioned both the timing and fallout of the move.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 1

Penn State Faces Quarterback Depth Concerns Against Ohio State

Penn State brings a shaky quarterback situation into its game at Ohio State, with a true freshman backing up Ethan Grunkemeyer, who is making his second career start.

Watch: Penn State vs. Ohio State | Highlights | Big Ten Hockey | 10/31/25

Kaytron Allen News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 31

Penn State's Kaytron Allen Details What Drives Him Through 'Long Year'

Penn State's best player of the derailed 2025 season stood on the field at Iowa's Kinnick Stadium trying to explain what keeps him going. Kaytron Allen wiped tears from his eyes as he talked.

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.

Watch: Penn State at Ohio State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Hockey | 10/30/2025

College Football 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

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 30

Penn State Football Recruiting Reset: What the Next Head Coach Must Do to Save the 2026 Class

With all of the moving parts to Penn State Football right now, what is a successful class of 2026 recruiting haul? No matter which new football coach is hired by Pat Kraft, they have their work cut out for them.

College Football 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

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 30

Would this Wildcard Head Coach Candidate fit at Penn State Football?

Wednesday, FootballScoop tweeted that former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald has been loosely tied to the Penn State job. NittanyCentral can confirm that Pat Fitzgerald’s name has been considered by Penn State as part of Pat Kraft’s expansive head coaching search.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 30

5 Players Penn State Needs to Bring Back

Penn State (3-4, 0-4 Big Ten) has questions that need to be answered heading into next season. Obviously, one of those questions is who will be the 17th head coach in school history and the third in the last 50 years.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 29

Urban Meyer to Penn State? Why the Rumors Won’t Go Away … and What It Would Mean for College Football

As Penn State Football launches one of the most ambitious coaching searches in school history, one name continues to dominate conversations; legendary coach Urban Meyer.

College Football 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

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 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 / 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