Summary
The Penn State Nittany Lions are searching for a new head football coach after firing James Franklin. Although there were rumors about Tennessee's Josh Heupel being interested in the position, reports suggest he is not a candidate. Other names rumored for the position include Kalani Sitake, Lincoln Riley, and Brian Daboll.
Key Facts
- Penn State is looking for a new head football coach.
- LSU, Auburn, Ole Miss, and Florida have already filled their coaching vacancies.
- Josh Heupel was rumored to be a candidate but is reportedly not interested.
- Heupel recently completed his fifth season as Tennessee's head coach with an 8-4 record.
- Other rumored candidates for the Penn State job include Kalani Sitake, Lincoln Riley, and Brian Daboll.
- James Franklin was fired early in the 2025 season.
