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HC candidates Penn State should avoid: Why Matt Rhule, others would be disastrous

Head-coaching candidates Penn State should avoid: Why Matt Rhule, others would be disastrous

All signs point toward Rhule landing the job, but that would be a colossal mistake. 

Matt Rhule says right things about Penn State but Nebraska must be worried
Dylan Raiola sends clear message about Matt Rhule, Penn State job
Ranking five best college football head-coaching openings
The 20 most memorable college football scandals
The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / October 15
Ohio State commit sues OHSAA over ban on NIL earnings

Ohio State commit Jamier Brown sues Ohio High School Athletic Association over ban on NIL earnings

Name, Image and Likeness has not only transformed college sports, but it is also beginning to make its way into high schools.

New CB commit explains why he flipped to Ohio State from Big Ten rival
Ohio State flips recruit, adds to strong O-Line class 
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 15
Predicting top 2026 NFL Draft QBs becoming a futile exercise

Predicting top 2026 NFL Draft QBs becoming a futile exercise

Good luck figuring out this year's top NFL Draft quarterback prospects.

Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college football RB
Ranking five best college football head-coaching openings
Top five true freshmen in CFB at Week 7
The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 15
Buyout figures for five CFB head coaches on the hot seat

Buyout figures for five CFB head coaches on the hot seat

The 2025 season is only half over, and at least seven college football head coaches already have been fired.

Penn State AD Pat Kraft delivers impassioned vision for next head coach
One coach stands out as person to return Penn State to glory
Matt Rhule addresses Nebraska future as Penn State speculation grows
The 25 greatest players in SEC football history
The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'AP Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'AP Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Given the year, team and position, how many of these first-year defensive standouts since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'College football FBS nicknames' quiz
The 'College Football Playoff teams' quiz
The 'WRs taken in the First Round of NFL Draft' quiz
Jonathan Smith ignoring outside noise at Michigan State, but he should be worried

Jonathan Smith ignoring outside noise at Michigan State, but he should be worried

Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith has to feel like he still has time to build his program and turn things around in East Lansing. With that said, things are certainly looking bleak after a 3-3 start to the season, which includes a 0-3 mark against Big Ten teams.

Top five true freshmen in CFB at Week 7
Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college football RB
Kirk Herbstreit says Arch Manning's growing pains could be good for him
NFL News / Yardbarker
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win
Manning taunted Oklahoma fans
Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning
Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri
Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 14
Matt Rhule says right things about Penn State but Nebraska must be worried

Matt Rhule says right things about Penn State but Nebraska must be worried

When long-time Penn State head coach James Franklin was fired this past weekend, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule was one of the first names to be mentioned on all of the hot lists. And with good reason. 

Ranking five best head-coaching openings in college football
Oklahoma's Brent Venables took a shot at Big 12, which trolled him right back
Lane Kiffin trolled Kirby Smart with brutal comment ahead of showdown
New CB commit explains why he flipped to Ohio State from Big Ten rival
Kirk Herbstreit says Arch Manning's growing pains could be good for him
Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary RB
Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 14
Kirk Herbstreit says Arch Manning's growing pains could be good

Kirk Herbstreit says Arch Manning's growing pains could be good for him

It has not been the greatest of seasons for Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning. But his struggles could be good for him in the long run. 

Can Texas use rivalry win over Oklahoma as springboard for rest of season?
No. 21 Texas eager to build resume in rare trip to Kentucky
SEC admitted to officiating mistake in Oklahoma-Texas game
The 20 greatest football players in Texas Longhorns history
The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / October 14
Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college RB

Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college football RB

Jeremiyah Love is a high-profile running back. Playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will do that for you.  

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman in demand at high-profile program
The 'Paul 'Bear' Bryant Coach of the Year' quiz
The 20 most memorable college football scandals
The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 14
New CB commit explains why he flipped to Ohio State from Big Ten rival

New CB commit explains why he flipped to Ohio State from Big Ten rival

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes continue to roll on the 2026 recruiting trail. 

No. 1 Ohio State embraces road mentality for clash vs. Wisconsin
Ohio State flips recruit, adds to strong O-Line class 
CFB analyst suggests surprising coordinator to be Penn State's next coach
The 20 most memorable college football scandals
The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14
Lane Kiffin trolled Kirby Smart with brutal comment

Lane Kiffin trolled Kirby Smart with brutal comment ahead of showdown

Lane Kiffin and Kirby Smart are on good terms, but you would not necessarily know it based on what Kiffin had to say about Smart.

No. 4 Ole Miss eyes first win at No. 9 Georgia in 29 years
The 20 most memorable college football scandals
Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / October 14
Brent Venables took a shot at Big 12, which trolled him right back

Oklahoma's Brent Venables took a shot at Big 12, which trolled him right back

Whether Venables intentionally took a jab at the Big 12 or not, it's a bad look. He is deservingly getting roasted.

Big 12 social media account takes brutal shot at Brent Venables
Can Texas use rivalry win over Oklahoma as springboard for rest of season?
The 20 most memorable college football scandals
The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 14
Ranking five best college football head-coaching openings

Ranking five best college football head-coaching openings

The college football coaching carousel is already in full swing. As prospective candidates begin surveying their options, which current openings are the most attractive?

One coach stands out as person to return Penn State to glory
Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. starting to get some major hype
Ohio State flips recruit, adds to strong O-Line class 
The 20 most memorable college football scandals
The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 14
One coach stands out as person to return Penn State to glory

One coach stands out as person to return Penn State to glory

The Penn State Nittany Lions made the shocking, but necessary, decision to fire James Franklin on Sunday. Here's who they should target to replace him.

Penn State should consider these candidates to replace James Franklin
Five takeaways from CFB Week 7: Indiana rises, Penn State plummets
The 'Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award winners' quiz
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / October 13
Penn State AD Pat Kraft delivers impassioned vision for next HC

Penn State AD Pat Kraft delivers impassioned vision for next head coach

This was supposed to be the year for Penn State to take the next step, but consecutive losses to Oregon, UCLA and Northwestern signaled the end of James Franklin's time in Happy Valley. 

James Franklin's firing was needed, but does it solve Penn State's problems?
Adidas was reportedly behind the decision to fire Franklin
CFB analyst suggests surprising coordinator to be Penn State's HC
One coach stands out as person to return Penn State to glory
Matt Rhule addresses Nebraska future as Penn State speculation grows
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The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz
 The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz
The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz
The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz
The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz
 The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz
Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / October 13
Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. starting to get some major hype

Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. starting to get some major hype

If you're a college football fan and haven't tuned in to watch the Miami Hurricanes play this season, you may be missing out.

In the ACC, Florida State is toast and three teams are standing out
Another dominating performance has Notre Dame back in CFP picture  
Five takeaways from CFB Week 7: Indiana rises, Penn State plummets
CFB Week 7 winners, losers: Top 25 showdowns reveal a lot
The 25 greatest players in ACC football history
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / October 13
Ohio State flips recruit, adds to strong O-Line class 

Ohio State flips recruit, adds to strong O-Line class 

You can't ever have enough big people upfront when you're trying to compete for championships in college football, and that's something the Ohio State Buckeyes know well.

CFB analyst suggests surprising coordinator to be Penn State's next coach
Five takeaways from CFB Week 7: Indiana rises, Penn State plummets
CFB Week 7 winners, losers: Top 25 showdowns reveal a lot
The 25 best players in Michigan football history
The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz
Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 13
Can Texas use rivalry win over Oklahoma as springboard?

Can Texas use rivalry win over Oklahoma as springboard for rest of season?

This was a big win for the Longhorns.

Texas hands No. 6 Oklahoma first loss in Red River Rivalry
CFB Week 7 winners, losers: Top 25 showdowns reveal a lot
Five takeaways from CFB Week 7: Indiana rises, Penn State plummets
The 20 greatest football players in Texas Longhorns history
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 13
Matt Rhule addresses Nebraska future as Penn State speculation grows

Matt Rhule addresses Nebraska future as Penn State speculation grows

After the Penn State Nittany Lions fired James Franklin on Sunday, Rhule was immediately linked to the job opening.

Penn State AD Pat Kraft delivers impassioned vision for next head coach
CFB analyst suggests surprising coordinator to be Penn State's next coach
Penn State should consider these candidates to replace James Franklin
The 20 most memorable college football scandals
Brian Hartline News / Yardbarker / October 13
Analyst suggests surprising coordinator to be new Penn State coach

CFB analyst suggests surprising coordinator to be Penn State's next coach

The Penn State Nittany Lions are officially out of the James Franklin business. Now, speculation begins regarding who will be the next head coach at Penn State.

One coach stands out as person to return Penn State to glory
Penn State should consider these candidates to replace James Franklin
Five takeaways from CFB Week 7: Indiana rises, Penn State plummets
The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / October 13
Does James Franklin's firing solve all of Penn State's problems?

James Franklin's firing was needed, but does it solve all of Penn State's problems?

After starting the season No. 2 in the Associated Press poll, Penn State (3-3) is now unranked and has lost three consecutive games to No. 8 Oregon (5-1), UCLA (2-4) and Northwestern (4-2).

Penn State should consider these candidates to replace Franklin
Penn State could target two high-profile coaches to replace Franklin
Franklin is owed an enormous buyout from his contract
CFB coaching carousel could be frenetic this offseason
In the ACC, Florida State is toast and three teams are standing out
CFB Week 7 winners, losers: Top 25 showdowns reveal a lot
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / October 13
Penn State should consider these candidates to replace James Franklin

Penn State should consider these candidates to replace James Franklin

The team's associate head coach, Terry Smith, will serve as Penn State's interim head coach for the rest of the 2025 season. Besides Smith, here are other candidates that the Nittany Lions' brass should consider to replace Franklin.

James Franklin's firing was needed, but does it solve all of Penn State's problems?
Five takeaways from CFB Week 7: Indiana rises, Penn State plummets
The 20 most memorable college football scandals
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 12
CFB coaching carousel could be frenetic this offseason

CFB coaching carousel could be frenetic this offseason

The college football coaching carousel could prove bonkers this coming offseason. Just look at what's happened already.

In the ACC, Florida State is toast and three teams are standing out
CFB Week 7 winners, losers: Top 25 showdowns reveal a lot
Five takeaways from CFB Week 7: Indiana rises, Penn State plummets
The 20 most memorable college football scandals
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 12
In the ACC, FSU is toast and three teams are standing out

In the ACC, Florida State is toast and three teams are standing out

While the Seminoles are mightily struggling, other league members are making moves to improve their position in the ACC's pecking order.

Florida State's once-promising season is slipping away
Top five true freshmen in CFB at Week 7
Another dominating performance has Notre Dame back in CFP picture  
The 25 greatest players in SEC football history
The 'NFL all-time receiving leaders' quiz
Iowa State Cyclones News / Yardbarker / October 12
CFB Week 7 winners, losers: Top 25 showdowns reveal a lot

CFB Week 7 winners, losers: Top 25 showdowns reveal a lot

With another Saturday of college football action in the books, here's our winners and losers from an eventful Week 7.

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri
No. 5 Texas A&M holds off Florida
Kaidon Salter shines as Colorado upsets No. 22 Iowa State
USC's 17-0 run too much for No. 15 Michigan to overcome
Cameron Dickey, No. 9 Texas Tech run all over Kansas

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