Coaching search pressure rises as Jordan Rodgers questions Matt Rhule’s candidacy at Penn State, citing Top 25 results and urging Pat Kraft to pursue a proven big-game winner in the wake of James Franklin’s firing.

“The word fit is overused, Stephen A., but he played at Penn State and the Penn State athletic director is his best friend,” Finebaum said. “That means something in college football. That’s why I think Rhule would be better than going out and hiring someone off the street.”

Nick Saban weighed in on Penn State football's search for its next head coach after firing James Franklin amid a 3-3 start.

Khalil Taylor, a recent Penn State decommit, will visit Nebraska on October 25. The Huskers were among the first programs Taylor expressed interest in following his decision to reopen his recruitment.

The Lions247 team just revealed their top Penn State coaching candidates after James Franklin was fired on Oct. 12