Summary
Penn State is looking for a new head football coach after firing James Franklin. Several potential candidates have turned down the position, and interim coach Terry Smith is being considered but has other job offers. Matt Campbell from Iowa State is another potential candidate for the role.
Key Facts
- Penn State fired head coach James Franklin after six games.
- The team is still looking for a new head coach.
- Several high-profile coaches, including Curt Cignetti, Matt Rhule, Josh Heupel, and Jeff Brohm, have chosen to stay with their current teams instead of joining Penn State.
- BYU head coach Kalani Sitake also declined the job at Penn State.
- Terry Smith, the interim coach, is receiving significant interest from Memphis and UConn.
- Matt Campbell, the head coach at Iowa State, is also considered a candidate for the Penn State coaching job.
