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On YouTubePenn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 28
The Case for and Against Hiring Terry Smith at Penn State
It is hard to ignore the moment as Terry Smith walks off the field, the crowd cheering his name as Penn State’s season begins to turn an emotional corner.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 27
Nick Saban urges Penn State to replace James Franklin with former NFL coach
Penn State’s coaching vacancy, opened when the university dismissed James Franklin on October 12 after an unexpected slide, has become one of the most-watched stops on this year’s carousel.
James Franklin News / Athlon Sports / November 27
Penn State Gets Bad News on Thanksgiving
The Penn State Nittany Lions fired head coach James Franklin on Oct. 12, after starting the season 3-3, which included a three-game losing streak. Under interim head coach Terry Smith, they've gone 2-3 and now sit at 5-6 on the season.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 27
Penn State Recruits Through Uncertainty as Early Signing Period Looms
Penn State's 2026 recruiting class largely has dispersed since James Franklin was fired, with more than half of the class' players having decommitted. With the early signing period approaching, interim head coach Terry Smith said the Nittany Lions continue to recruit through the uncertainty, which remains difficult.
Kalen Deboer News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 26
$87 million college football coach climbs as a favorite to be named Penn State HC
As college football rumors swirl about Lane Kiffin's future, Penn State is quietly searching for the program's next coach to replace James Franklin. The Nittany Lions are still in search of a permanent head coach, while Franklin has already found a new home at Virginia Tech.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 26
3 Things for Penn State Football to be thankful for amid disappointing season
https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Throughout this tumultuous fall season, Penn State Football has found little success. The season that began with monster National Championship aspirations now finds itself six weeks into a coaching search.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 26
Penn State’s 6-Game Skid Is a Distant Memory — Terry Smith Talks Bowls, Opt-Outs, and the “Extra Game” Goal
https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Two weeks ago, Penn State Football fans were not even thinking about the possibility of a bowl game as Penn State was riding a six game losing streak and had yet to win a conference game.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / November 26
What History Says About Penn State Hiring Terry Smith … And Why the Risk Is Real
https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ James Franklin is gone, and Terry Smith is temporarily in. But after Penn State demolished Nebraska, many are calling for Smith to be the future of this program.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 26
Rising college football coach emerges as ‘name to watch’ to replace James Franklin at Penn State
Penn State fired long-time coach James Franklin on October 12 after a string of damaging losses (three straight to Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern) and a 3-3 start that left the program off its championship path.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 25
He Made the 'Hire Terry Smith' Signs at Penn State and Is Bringing More to Rutgers
STATE COLLEGE | When the clock reached zero on Penn State’s first home win under interim head coach Terry Smith, the Nittany Lions didn’t celebrate empty-handed.
College Football News / Yardbarker / November 25
Why Matt Rhule rejected the Penn State job to stay at Nebraska
Rhule "turned down" Penn State, where he played linebacker, to stay with Nebraska for 2026.
Penn 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 / 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 / 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.
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.
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 / Yardbarker / November 22
Terry Smith: James Franklin poses 'immediate threat' to Penn State
Although the two are close, it's worth noting that Smith is cognizant of the specific danger that Franklin poses to his old program.
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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