The Penn State Nittany Lions continue to miss out on head coaching targets as the search for their next program leader wears on.

Athletic director Patrick Kraft and Penn State fired longtime head coach James Franklin after the Nittany Lions' 3-3 start to the 2025 college football season. Now several weeks later, the team remains without a replacement.

Most head coaching vacancies have been filled at this point, leaving Penn State with dwindling options. This lack of options has resulted in many fans and analysts thinking outside the box for the Nittany Lions' next head coach.

Former NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger believes Penn State should hire current Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

Tomlin has been the Steelers' head coach for the last 19 years, winning a Super

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