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‘We’re going to get it back on track’: Penn State interim coach Terry Smith ‘absolutely’ a candidate for full-time job

STATE COLLEGE — Pat Kraft has a clear list of things he wants in Penn State’s next coach. After firing James Franklin on Sunday in the middle of his 12th year, Kraft made as much clear Monday afternoon, addressing the media for the first time since the major decision. He...
Matt Rhule says he loves his job at Nebraska but doesn’t tamp down buzz about Penn State opening

Matt Rhule professed his love for living and working in Nebraska and trying to return the Cornhuskers to the upper echelon of college football. That said, he did nothing Monday to shut down speculation that he could be up for the Penn State job, which opened with Sunday’s firing of...
Penn State AD Pat Kraft explains James Franklin firing, what’s next

Penn State football addressed its decision to fire James Franklin when athletic director Pat Kraft spoke to reporters Monday. Kraft, who will lead the Nittany Lions’ search for a new coach, defended the school’s decision of buying out Franklin’s contract, which was the second-most expensive buyout ever at just under...
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi offers thoughts on Acrisure Stadium’s grass, James Franklin’s firing

Pat Narduzzi had a lot to get through Monday on the South Side in recapping Pitt’s weekend upset over Florida State while looking ahead to the Panthers’ next game on the road at Syracuse. But in between a recap of Saturday’s action vs. the Seminoles, injury updates and thoughts on...
Mark Madden: Why couldn’t Penn State tolerate 1 bad year?

Last season, Penn State football was 13-3 and made the semifinals of the College Football Playoff. This year, Penn State was ranked No. 2 in the country to start the season. But franchise quarterback Drew Allar fell apart and is now out for the season. Penn State is 3-3 after...
Here’s where Penn State’s massive buyout of James Franklin ranks among all-time college football firings

Penn State is paying James Franklin a whole heck of a lot of money in the buyout of his contract after firing him Sunday. But it’s not particularly close to being the most expensive firing in college football history. Penn State owes Franklin at least $49.7 million moving forward, according...
Imani Christian’s Gabe Jenkins latest WPIAL football recruit to decommit from Penn State

Add Imani Christian’s Gabe Jenkins to the growing list of Penn State football commits reconsidering their futures. Jenkins, a highly recruited defensive back, decommitted on Sunday, following similar decisions this week by Pine-Richland wideout Khalil Taylor and McKeesport running back Kemon Spell. All three are juniors. Jenkins’ decision came after...
Who could replace James Franklin at Penn State?

James Franklin and Penn State have reached the end of the road. Franklin was fired as Penn State’s head coach on Sunday. The Franklin situation reached a new level of toxicity after Saturday’s loss to Northwestern — the Nittany Lions’ third consecutive defeat. Franklin was booed during pregame introductions, and...
Penn State fires coach James Franklin after 3 straight losses

Penn State fired football coach James Franklin following the team’s third straight loss, the university announced Sunday. The Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten), who were among preseason favorites to contend for a national title, had a disappointing effort in a 30-24 White Out loss to Oregon, then dropped a...
‘It’s about our players’: Penn State’s James Franklin addresses job security after stunning Northwestern loss

When James Franklin answered questions about his job status in the past, he almost always referenced his commitment to the university and to the team. He’d say something like “I think I’ve shown my commitment over my years here.” Of course, the circumstances were much different. He was the subject...
Penn State’s Drew Allar out for season after Northwestern loss

Caleb Komolafe rushed for the go-ahead fourth-quarter touchdown Saturday as visiting Northwestern handed Penn State its third straight loss, emerging from University Park with a 22-21 victory. The Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3) lost Drew Allar to a leg injury late in the game after the veteran quarterback went 13-of-20 passing...
‘I believe in myself’: James Franklin remains confident after brutal start in 12th year at Penn State

After a heartbreaking double-overtime loss to Oregon in the most highly anticipated White Out ever, Penn State did something it has rarely done in a recent run of success. It allowed one loss to turn into another, an even uglier one at the hands of previously winless UCLA. Saturday’s debacle...
Penn State’s Ty Howle discusses young TEs, correcting mistakes

Ty Howle began his Penn State career as an offensive lineman, and he now coaches a Nittany Lions tight end room full of intriguing athletes. Last Saturday was very much a mixed bag for a couple of PSU tight ends in the Lions’ 42-37 loss to UCLA at the Rose...
Jim Knowles’ defensive scheme in question at Penn State

There are a number of issues people can point to when it comes to Penn State football, and though the defense has shown more positives than the offense, it’s not free of blame. Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles came over from Ohio State with a championship pedigree and brought his multi-layered...
Former Penn State, Ohio State receiver Fleming faces felony charges after fatal ATV crash

Former Penn State and Ohio State wideout Julian Fleming faces multiple felony charges related to an ATV crash in May that killed his girlfriend. The charges filed against Fleming, 24, in Bradford County, Pa., include homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle and driving under the influence. Fleming appeared at...
‘This team fights, no matter what’: Penn State players vow unity vs. Northwestern

This Penn State football team cannot afford to break apart now, of all times. That’s the message two of its leaders gave Tuesday to how these Nittany Lions can possibly fix their myriad of problems and push ahead to save their season. It’s new territory, of course. Only a handful...

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