Penn State is eagerly hunting for its next leader, and $10.2 million SEC emerged as the no. 2 favorite spot of retired linebacker Jon Sauber . Bringing in an SEC coach constantly grinding under pressure sure makes a perfect fit for Penn State. Then with an 8-2 record and a playoff path hanging on a thin thread, the gamble looks more evident.

“He’s been one of Penn State’s top targets from the beginning. I think it was, early on, a little bit pie in the sky. The Centre Daily Times’ Penn State beat reporter Jon Sauber said, “Of course, Alabama’s close game with South Carolina—there was a chance it could have picked up there. It didn’t, and then the loss to Oklahoma nudged the door open a little bit.”

After losing against Florida State, he was already on the hot seat, but 4 straight win

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