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Penn State football rumors: Terry Smith will interview to be James Franklin’s permanent replacement
Player support, on-field momentum and a looming formal interview are pushing Terry Smith closer to Penn State’s full-time job.
The Penn State Nittany Lions are set to interview a surprising candidate with strong support for their permanent head coach.
James Franklin has landed a new job, and Penn State’s bank account is better off for it. Penn State will be paying a whole lot less than the $48 million buyout Franklin was reportedly due when the Nittany Lions fired him last month.
DeBoer represents a major player in the Penn State search but also an long-shot hire. Alabama (8-2) is 10th in the latest College Football Playoff rankings and pursuing a spot in the 12-team field. The Crimson Tide finish the regular season with games against Eastern Illinois on Saturday and the Iron Bowl vs. Auburn on Nov. 29.
With Lane Kiffin seemingly choosing between LSU and Florida, a new favorite has been named for the Penn State job.
As the season draws to an end, decisions are imminent, Zoom interviews are frequent, and everyone is waiting for Lane Kiffin — for now.
Jon Sauber of The Centre Daily Times spoke on the chances of Penn State hiring head coach Kalen DeBoer away from Alabama.
According to a report from Tolu Akintunde of Nittany Lions Wire, Freeman has not dismissed the idea of the Nittany Lions just yet. However, he is considered a long shot and would likely prefer to wait for the Ohio State job to open or for an NFL opportunity.