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On YouTubePenn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 25
High-Profile Coach Surges in Penn State's Coaching Search
A new name is tracking in Penn State's coaching search, which has entered its seventh week. And it's one of the most intriguing of the process so far. Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman has surged among the top-3 candidates to become Penn State's next head coach, according to the Kalshi futures market.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 25
NFL Draft intel: Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq, San Diego State CB Chris Johnson among buzzworthy prospects
Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 25
$54 million star college football coach surges as a favorite to be named Penn State HC
While LSU and Florida have taken over the college football news as the SEC programs battle to land Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin, Penn State continues to search for the Nittany Lions' next coach.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 25
Updated Head Coach Candidates for Penn State (11/25)
A great deal has happened since James Franklin was fired on October 12th. Many names have been mentioned as a replacement, but now there are two front runners as we get closer to a final decision.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / November 24
Unexpected College Football Coach Floated as Possible Candidate At Penn State
The Penn State Nittany Lions were among the first major job openings of the 2025 season after firing head coach James Franklin following a 3-3 start this season.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 24
Where Penn State Lands in the Latest College Football Bowl Projections
Turns out, Penn State gets a playoff game this season after all. But in its own way, as interim head coach Terry Smith said Monday. The Nittany Lions visit Rutgers on Saturday for what we might call the Bowl Eligibowl.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / November 24
Terry Smith Makes Case for Penn State Nittany Lions Coach in 2026
The Penn State Nittany Lions are one of the Power Four conference teams that do not currently have a full-time head coach. While they are expected to conduct a search to fill the position, interim coach Terry Smith has been leading the program since James Franklin was fired in Week 7.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 24
Terry Smith’s Case Explodes: Inside His Push to Become Penn State’s Head Coach
https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Football interim head coach Terry Smith had a strong eight-word message when asked his thoughts about possibly having the ‘interim’ tag removed in the weeks ahead.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 24
Why Terry Smith Believes He's the Best Coaching Candidate for Penn State
After earning multiple endorsements to become Penn State's next football coach, Terry Smith made the case for himself Monday. Penn State's interim head coach reiterated that he wants the full-time job but also detailed specific reasons for his candidacy.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 24
Penn State Football: Terry Smith has Risen to the Moment, But Does he Raise the Ceiling?
https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ “Hire Terry!” That’s the message coming out of Penn State’s win over Nebraska. Current and former players, students, and fans, and even Terry Smith himself, are lobbying for the former defensive back/assistant head coach to be given full control of this team.
Kirby Smart News / Yardbarker / November 24
Kirby Smart and Georgia add to elite class with flip from Penn State
One has to wonder how long the Penn State Nittany Lions can go without putting together a plan at head coach, because their 2026 recruiting class is being absolutely pillaged as their future looks uncertain. Georgia is the latest program to take advantage.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / November 23
Penn State Players Make Their Thoughts Clear On Who Should Replace James Franklin
Penn State got a major win over Nebraska in Happy Valley on Saturday night. Penn State came into the game needing two wins to reach bowl eligibility and got one step closer to achieving that goal, thanks to a dominant 37-10 win over Nebraska.
James Franklin News / Athlon Sports / November 23
Penn State Dealt Unfortunate News On Sunday
The Penn State Nittany Lions fired head coach James Franklin on Oct. 12, one day after losing to the Northwestern Wildcats and a 3-3 start to the 2025 season.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 23
Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions pulverize competition in the 2025 Black Knight Invite
https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling was back in action this Sunday as they took part in the 2025 Black Knight Invite. And in this case, “compete” was just another word for “wipe the floor with pretty much everyone”.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 23
Penn State's Terry Smith Gets Major Endorsement From NBC Analyst
Former Penn State quarterback Michael Robinson is on board with Terry Smith's candidacy to become the Nittany Lions' next head coach. In fact, Robinson endorsed Smith quite clearly during NBC's broadcast of Penn State's 37-10 win over Nebraska on Saturday.
Kaytron Allen News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 23
In a Tough Year Personally, Penn State's Kaytron Allen Finds Joy in a Record
STATE COLLEGE | Penn State running back Kaytron Allen had grass stains all over his uniform with specs of red sticking to his Navy jersey after battling through Nebraska defenders Saturday.
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 23
Terry Smith Just Complicated Penn State's Coaching Search
STATE COLLEGE | Before Penn State played Nebraska, the Nittany Lions spent the week campaigning for interim head coach Terry Smith to get the full-time job.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / November 22
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22
Penn State running back got hit so hard that the paint flew off his helmet
Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton took a cartoonish hit Saturday in his team’s matchup against Nebraska at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 22
Rising college football coach gaining traction for Penn State job
With former Penn State coach James Franklin now officially headed to Virginia Tech, a new candidate is making a meteoric rise in prediction market circles for the Penn State head coaching job.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 22
Penn State predicted to hire breakout SEC coach to replace James Franklin
The last time Penn State hired a new head football coach, it poached an up-and-coming name from Vanderbilt, and one new projection suggests that history could repeat itself as the Nittany Lions look for a replacement for James Franklin.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 20
Penn State ekes out win over Harvard to remain unbeaten
Kayden Mingo tossed in a game-high 24 points to lead Penn State to an 84-80 victory over Harvard on Wednesday night in University Park, Pa.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Daily Faceoff / November 19
NCAA Men’s Power Rankings: Penn State splits with Michigan, upsets in the NCHC
After a rough weekend in East Lansing, Penn State had a crucial weekend series against Michigan. While the Nittany Lions were unable to pull out a sweep at home, a win on Saturday has given the team a little bit of optimism as we head toward the holiday season.
James Franklin News / Larry Brown Sports / November 18
James Franklin agreed to make major change to his Penn State buyout
James Franklin made a major concession to Penn State before agreeing to become the new head coach at Virginia Tech.
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