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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.

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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.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / November 4

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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 / Sporting News / November 3

New Intel suggests four top names to replacement James Franklin at Penn State

The Nittany Lions still searching for a home run hire.

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.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / November 1

Penn State punter Gabriel Nwosu draws attention with his height, weight on punts and kickoffs

The Nittany Lions have a big fella back there.

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.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / November 1

Who is Terry Smith? Meet Penn State's interim head coach filling in for James Franklin

James Franklin was fired after a three-game losing streak, with the final straw coming against Northwestern.

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

Kaytron Allen News / Sporting News / October 31

Senior RB Kaytron Allen has been consistent and productive during Penn State’s long year

The Nittany Lions are not quitting behind Allen.

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.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / October 31

Lane Kiffin coaching candidates: Ranking five best fits for Ole Miss coach, from Florida to Penn State, NFL

Kiffin has become the subject of the coaching carousel rumors.

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.

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

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.

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