Penn State coaching rumors tracker: Latest news on Brian Hartline, Eli Drinkwitz, more potential James Franklin replacements

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Penn State coaching rumors tracker: Latest news on Brian Hartline, Eli Drinkwitz, more potential James Franklin replacements

Around 10 months ago, Penn State was on the verge of the national title game. Three months ago, the Nittany Lions entered 2025 as one of the most hyped teams in the country. Now, they're likely about to undergo a significant transition in leadership.

After an 0-3 start against Power Four teams, including losses to unranked UCLA and Northwestern, Penn State fired Franklin, who had led the team since 2014. It's been quite a while since the Nittany Lions needed a new coach — but now, one of the Big Ten's most famous brands will be entering a new era, with plenty of talent likely to depart as well.

There's been some ambiguity in Penn State's co