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Penn State Fans Yell Telling Chant After VT Hires James Franklin

Penn State Fans Yell Telling Chant After VT Hires James Franklin

Summary

After Penn State's former head coach, James Franklin, took a job at Virginia Tech, Penn State fans and players showed support for interim head coach Terry Smith. During a game where Penn State defeated Nebraska, fans chanted Smith's name, and players held signs to back him as a candidate for the permanent position.

Key Facts

  • Penn State's former head coach, James Franklin, left to coach at Virginia Tech.
  • Interim head coach Terry Smith led Penn State to a 37-10 victory over Nebraska.
  • Fans and players showed support for Terry Smith by chanting his name and holding signs.
  • There is urgency for Penn State to hire a permanent head coach quickly.
  • Interim head coach Terry Smith has expressed concerns about recruiting due to leadership uncertainty.
  • Smith mentioned the possibility of joining Franklin at Virginia Tech in 2026.
  • He is currently 2-3 in his temporary role as head coach.
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