Penn State has zeroed in on its James Franklin successor.
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake has emerged as Penn State’s top target. The news was first reported by on3 on Monday night, followed by ESPN and other outlets.
Sitake being Penn State’s preferred choice doesn’t mean athletic director Pat Kraft will land him. Judging from BYU supporters on social media, the Cougars are going to put up a fight to keep their longtime head coach.
But should Kraft and Penn State get the deal done with Sitake, what will they be getting in the 50-year-old coach?
Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of Sitake becoming Penn State’s next head coach.
PROS
Winner: Sitake wouldn’t be under consideration if he didn’t have a track record of winning. In 10 seasons at BYU, Sitake is 83-44. Since

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