Summary
Penn State University is searching for a new head football coach after parting ways with James Franklin. Jon Gruden, a former NFL coach, is a potential candidate, although he has not been officially connected to the position. Gruden, known for leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl win, has expressed interest in returning to coaching, possibly in the college ranks.
Key Facts
- Penn State University is looking for a new head football coach.
- James Franklin was let go during the 2025 college football season.
- Jon Gruden, a former NFL coach, is interested in returning to coaching.
- Gruden coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl win in the 2002 season.
- Gruden has a career record of 117 wins and 112 losses in the NFL.
- Gruden's coaching career ended with controversy, causing reluctance among some teams to hire him.
- Terry Smith is currently an interim coach for Penn State.
- There is no confirmed candidate for the Penn State head coach position yet.
