Overview
- Multiple national outlets report Sitake has emerged as Penn State’s top target, with the sides holding extensive conversations in recent weeks.
- Reporters say no deal is finalized, and discussions have included staffing plans and a significant salary pool, with Jay Hill’s role among topics raised.
- Sitake declined to engage on the speculation, stating he is focused on Saturday’s Big 12 Championship against Texas Tech and a potential CFP berth.
- Tennessee’s Josh Heupel said he is not a candidate, and other names linked earlier have been removed from play through extensions or new jobs, including Bob Chesney to UCLA and Eli Drinkwitz at Missouri.
- Penn State’s search has narrowed after James Franklin’s Oct. 12 dismissal, as interim Terry Smith guided the team to bowl eligibility and the early signing period approaches.