Summary
Penn State University is searching for a new head football coach after firing James Franklin. BYU's coach, Kalani Sitake, was in talks for the position, but BYU hopes to keep him. Louisville's Jeff Brohm is now the leading candidate, with Ohio State's Brian Hartline also in the running.
Key Facts
- James Franklin was fired from Penn State after 12 seasons as head football coach.
- Franklin had a record of 104 wins and 45 losses, with one College Football Playoff appearance.
- Nebraska's Matt Rhule and James Madison's Bob Chesney were considered for the job but chose different positions.
- BYU's Kalani Sitake was in discussions with Penn State, but BYU is trying to retain him.
- Jeff Brohm, Louisville's head coach, is currently the favorite for the Penn State job.
- Brian Hartline, an assistant at Ohio State, is also a top candidate for the position.
- The search for a new coach at Penn State is ongoing and likely to change.
