Summary
Penn State University is currently without a head coach for its football team after firing James Franklin. The delay in finding a replacement may be due to a conflict between the university's athletic director and a top sports agent. Penn State is now reportedly focusing on hiring Kalani Sitake from BYU.
Key Facts
- Penn State fired head coach James Franklin after the team started the 2025 season with a 3-3 record.
- James Franklin has accepted a new position as head coach at Virginia Tech.
- Penn State's search for a new head coach may be delayed due to a disagreement involving athletic director Patrick Kraft and influential agent Jimmy Sexton.
- Sexton is upset over the way Franklin's dismissal was handled and represents several top football coaches.
- One of Penn State's potential targets for a new head coach, Bob Chesney, is expected to sign with UCLA instead.
- Kalani Sitake from BYU is now reportedly Penn State's top choice for the coaching position.
