Drinkwitz has become a popular name in most coaching searches and at this point is more likely to end up at one of the SEC openings than he is to end up at Penn State. Florida continues to be an appealing option for him, and LSU would be as well if they come calling.

Smith, who won his first game as PSU's interim head coach vs. Michigan State, is getting the Lions prepped for Saturday's home visit from Nebraska.

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LINCOLN—After what Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule called a “great bye week,” his confidence in true freshman quarterback TJ Lateef appears higher than ever. Nov

Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith knew what he had in true freshman corner Daryus Dixson prior to the start of the season Smith, who was the Nittany Lions’ cornerbacks coach back then, was one of many people in the PSU program raving about the 6-0, 195-pound defensive back from Mater Dei in California.

The clock is ticking at Penn State. With James Franklin gone, the Nittany Lions find themselves staring at a staff vacancy more volatile than expected. On Episode 687 of his YouTube show, Josh Pate didn’t mince words.

Two Nittany Lions earned weekly Big Ten honors after their 28-10 victory over the Michigan State Spartans. Penn State running back Kaytron Allen earned the Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week award,