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Penn State Early Signing Day Tracker: Every Player Coming to the Program in 2026

When he became Penn State's head coach in 2014, James Franklin made Signing Day a holiday. He held an early morning party at the Lasch Football Building, had former players and staff members introduce the new Nittany Lions and even played ESPN's "Pick Is In" jingle from the NFL Draft.

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Penn State’s AD Turned a Needed Mid-Season Firing Into a Coaching Carousel Disaster

Botched strategy, unrealistic pursuits and a failed big-name gamble have left the Nittany Lions leaderless on signing day When Penn State fired James Franklin in mid-October, the move was justified.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 2

QB Troy Huhn to VT: The Massive Recruiting Fallout From James Franklin’s Penn State Exit

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ After a 12-season run ended with embarrassing losses, Penn State Fans were happy to see James Franklin go. Until Virginia Tech hired him, that is.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 2

What They're Saying About Penn State's Puzzling Coaching Search

Nearly eight weeks after Penn State fired James Franklin, the program still hasn’t hired a full-time football coach. On Tuesday, Penn State lost its reported

Penn State Nittany Lions News / SwimSwam / December 2

Summer Juniors Finalist Gabriel Campos Commits To Penn State For 2026

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / December 2

Penn State may have misevaluated how desirable its HC job is

When Penn State made the decision to fire head coach James Franklin earlier this season, it was almost certainly a move that needed to happen. It was simply time.

Penn State is rejected by another big-name head coach

10 college football hiring superlatives: Worst and sneaky-best hires, fireworks at LSU

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College Football News / Yardbarker / December 3

Penn State is rejected by another big-name head coach

The Penn State Nittany Lions' national coaching search is not going well before the early signing period begins on Wednesday.

Penn State may have misevaluated how desirable its HC job is

Lane Kiffin’s top assistant returns to Mississippi for College Football Playoff

Ole Miss players push back at Kiffin's claim they wanted him to stay

Paul Finebaum trashes new Ole Miss HC in comparison to Kiffin

10 college football hiring superlatives

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / December 2

Super Agent Accused Of 'Messing Around' With Penn State's Search

This college football season more than perhaps any other we've realized just how closely tied many of the top people in the sport are to one super agent.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 2

Penn State AD Patrick Kraft Has Buried Himself

When Penn State head coach James Franklin was fired on October 12th, athletic director Patrick Kraft was doing what most of the fanbase wanted. A little less than two months later and it is likely that he wishes that he had ignored them.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 2

New Paramount+ Series Follows Top Recruit's 1st Year at Penn State

Penn State offensive lineman Malachi Goodman is a focus of a new documentary series following four Big Ten freshmen who were 5-star recruits in their first seasons of college football.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 2

HISTORIC CRISIS: Penn State Faces National Signing Day with Potentially ZERO Recruits

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ In the midst of what has been a crazy season thus far for Penn State football, early national signing day is knocking on the door.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 1

Report reveals Penn State's 'top target' for next head coach

Penn State is the most high-profile college football head coach job remaining now that both Florida and LSU have filled their vacancies, and the Nittany Lions reportedly have one name at the top of their wish list.

Penn State misses out on top head coach candidate

Why Matt Rhule rejected the Penn State job to stay at Nebraska

Pinstripe Bowl could (and should) make Pitt-Penn State renew rivalry

The all-time college football service academy team

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 1

College Football Analyst Says Penn State's Coaching Search 'Feels Lost'

Penn State's coaching search is in its eighth week, which is making fans uncomfortable. College sports analyst Josh Pate addressed that on the latest episode of his show, saying that the search "feels lost" under Athletic Director Pat Kraft.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 1

Where Penn State Stands in Week 15's College Football Bowl Projections

Penn State won its "playoff" game Saturday, assuring itself of a spot in the postseason. With a 40-36 victory over Rutgers in the regular-season finale, the Nittany Lions improved to 6-6 and officially became bowl eligible.

Kaytron Allen News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 30

Penn State Running Backs Punctuate Difficult Season Together at Rutgers

PISCATAWAY, N.J. | After being named Penn State’s interim head coach, Terry Smith pulled running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen into his office and told them, “I’m going to get you those records.” Fast forward to the end of the regular season, and both made history in the Nittany Lions’ 40-36 win over Rutgers.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / November 30

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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

For Penn State, Sloppiness Changes Everything

Penn State beat Rutgers 41–34, but almost nothing about the night felt encouraging. The win delivered bowl eligibility on paper, yet the performance was filled with the kind of miscues, busted coverages, and predictable play calling that erase momentum in a season that needed a strong final statement.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / November 29

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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Penn State Searches for a Statement Finish at Rutgers

College football’s regular-season curtain falls in Piscataway on Saturday, and for Penn State, it is more than a trip to Rutgers. It is the final data point before Pat Kraft makes the most consequential decision of his tenure.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Terry Smith’s Final Audition for Penn State as Search Nears End

Penn State’s season ends on Saturday at Rutgers, but ultimately, the most important outcome will not be written on a scoreboard. Instead, it will be written in Pat Kraft’s office, where Penn State’s athletic director is closing in on a hire that will define his tenure and potentially either stabilize or fracture the direction of the program.

Clark Lea News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28