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Penn State Shifts Focus to Big 12 Coach as Talks Begin: Report

Penn State Shifts Focus to Big 12 Coach as Talks Begin: Report

Summary

Penn State is looking for a new head football coach after Kalani Sitake from BYU decided to stay with his current team. Iowa State's Matt Campbell is now the focus of their search. Interim coach Terry Smith is also a candidate after helping the team end the season on a positive note.

Key Facts

  • Penn State initially considered Kalani Sitake, but he chose to remain at BYU.
  • Matt Campbell from Iowa State is now a primary target for Penn State’s coaching job.
  • Interim head coach Terry Smith guided the team to win its last three games.
  • Some Penn State donors support Terry Smith for the full-time coaching position.
  • Other schools like Florida, LSU, and Auburn have already filled their coaching positions.
  • National Signing Day has passed, which might challenge the new coach in building a team.
  • Penn State is traditionally a top college football program aiming for national championships.

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