Penn State Head Coaching Search Update: Who is in? Who is out? Details on the #1 Target

JR brings on Chris for the weekly Penn State head coaching search update on The Big Ten Huddle. The top 4 candidates have solidified: Tier 1 (Preferred): Mike Elko (Texas A&M – no extension signed), Kalen DeBoer (Alabama – mutual interest despite success) Tier 2 (Strong Backups): Eli Drinkwitz (Missouri), Brent Key (Georgia Tech – rising fast) Key Intel: Elko remains Penn State’s #1 target DeBoer unhappy in Tuscaloosa? Boosters already frustrated Big weekend phone call excited Pat Kraft Playoff runs complicate timing – early December target Possible binding contract before season ends? Actions speak louder than words – watch who signs extensions (or doesn’t). Timestamps (Video Chapters): 00:00 Coaching Search Update 02:15 Top Four Candidates 06:20 Contract Dilemmas 11:10 Franklin Buyout Explained 15:05 NIL & Recruiting Issues 18:41 Final Predictions 19:55 Conclusion Subscribe for daily Big Ten football news, rankings, and insider updates! Contact: [email protected] Twitter/X: @jrs_rankings Instagram: @jrs_rankings All Platforms: Search "JR's Rankings" #PennStateFootball #HeadCoachSearch #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootballNews Subscribe for more Big Ten content! More Big Ten Football News: ⁨@jrs_BigTenFootballNews⁩ Big Ten Basketball News: ⁨@JRs_BigTenBasketballNews⁩ Follow us on social media: @TheBigTenHuddle Contact: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.