A familiar name to Giants fans may be “in the mix” for Penn State’s head coaching job.

The Athletic reported Friday that “one wild card” for the position is Brian Daboll, who was fired by the Giants earlier this week after three and a half seasons as the franchise’s head coach.

Daboll “is believed to have an interest in the job and is expected to get some consideration,” the report stated. “We’ve heard some former NFL players with strong ties to Penn State have pushed for Daboll to get in the mix.”

The Giants fired Brian Daboll in November 2025 after three-and-a-half seasons. David Banks-Imagn Images

Penn State is undergoing a coaching search after firing James Franklin in October amid a disappointing 2025 season.

The Nittany Lions, who came into the season as the No. 2-ranked

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