Penn State’s decision to fire James Franklin has drawn both praise and criticism from across the college football landscape. As the program seeks a replacement, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has quickly emerged as Penn State’s top target.

Dylan Raiola spoke out about the rumors linking Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule with the Penn State head coaching vacancy. Simply put, Raiola doesn’t think his coach is leaving Lincoln anytime soon. “He ain’t going nowhere,

The first five questions of Rhule's weekly press conference centered on the opening at Penn State. He praised Franklin's impact on the program, reflected on his own personal ties to State College and Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft, and spoke passionately about the humanity of coaches who face public scrutiny.

Penn State fired coach James Franklin after six seasons and a third straight loss. Ohio State coach Ryan Day expressed respect for Franklin, who he was undefeated against. Ohio State under coach Ryan Day was 6-0 against James Franklin's Penn State teams.