Plenty of names have been tossed around for James Franklin's replacement. A few were asked about Penn State job during their weekly news conferences.

It’s three losses in a row for Penn State. Quarterback Drew Allar is out for the season. The once-no. 2 Nittany Lions are no longer ranked in the AP polls. After tonight, any remote chance at the College Football Playoff is gone.

Penn State was picked to win the Big Ten in the preseason. Now, with Ohio State football leading the way, there's a changing power structure in the conference.

Manny Diaz, who spent two seasons on James Franklin’s staff as defensive coordinator, said college football is in a ‘strange place.’

Terry Smith says he's willing to do whatever he can to help Penn State win in his role as the interim head football coach of the Nittany Lions. Smith, who was named interim head coach of the team on Sunday following the firing of James Franklin, addressed the media on Monday at a press conference alongside athletic director Pat Kraft.

Penn State is embarking one of the most fascinating coaching searches of the past few years after paying coach James Franklin more than $50 million in buyout money for the right to fire him. However, there's some belief around college football that the Nittany Lions already have their target: Matt Rhule.

James Franklin's buyout was a major part of the story when Penn State decided to fire him Sunday, but the Nittany Lions reportedly could avoid paying all of it.

Penn State football opened up the most coveted head coaching job Sunday by firing James Franklin. Joe Klatt now dropped a surprise, but “under the radar” Big Ten rival worth pursuing. Day lost his defensive coordinator Jim Knowles one year ago following the Buckeyes’ national title run.