Clark Lea earns a well-deserved contract extension at Vanderbilt, thanks in part to Penn State’s growing interest.

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz no longer appears to be a candidate for Penn State's coaching job, as he has agreed to a new contract with Missouri, per Thamel. The Tigers coach had been connected to the Nittany Lions, but he will not be making the trip to State College. Date: Nov. 23

Penn State's seven-week coaching search is nearing a resolution, even though Athletic Director Pat Kraft has left few bread crumbs in its direction. The Nittany Lions finish the regular season Saturday at Rutgers, after which Penn State's next move will be to name a replacement for James Franklin.

It's a big loss for Penn State. 247Sports lists Bright as a three-star recruit, the No. 52 offensive tackle and the No. 14 player in New Jersey. Standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 290 pounds, he already has impressive size.

Swinney knows new Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin well and believes the former Penn State coach has what it takes to win at a high level in the ACC. “I’ve known James for a long time, have a good relationship with him. Certainly will be great for our league,” Dabo Swinney said earlier this month. “And I think it’s a great fit.

Penn State's 2026 recruiting class has contracted since James Franklin was fired. But interim coach Terry Smith said the program continues to recruit.

Kaytron Allen ran for 160 yards and two touchdowns to become Penn State’s all-time rushing leader as the Nittany Lions cruised past Nebraska 37-10 on Saturday night. The victory also keep their bowl hopes alive weeks after the school fired James Franklin.