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Penn State football for the Centre Daily Times | 🎙️The Nittany Dispatch https://tinyurl.com/2s37jt5h | Contact: [email protected]
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November 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
It was quite the scene for an interim head coach last night, with fans and players rallying in support of Terry Smith.

On Smith and the opportunity he is trying to take advantage of:
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Penn State football players, fans rally behind interim coach Terry Smith after win
Players held up pieces of paper that said “Hire Terry Smith,” and Smith made it clear he wanted the job.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Nittany Dispatch after dark is back! We're chatting all things Penn State football, coaching search, etc. etc.
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Penn State defeats Nebraska, 37-10: Live postgame reaction
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November 23, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Penn State is now 5-6 after its 37-10 win over Nebraska and will play for bowl eligibility at Rutgers on Saturday.
November 23, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Penn State is obliterating Nebraska and "Terry" chants have broken out for interim head coach Terry Smith.
November 23, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Penn State running back Kaytron Allen is now the school's all-time leading rusher with 3,934 rushing yards.
November 23, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Here come four Nick Singleton handoffs in a row.
November 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This game is an even better example than last week's of what this offense and defense were supposed to look like. Flat out dominating Nebraska right now.
November 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Nittany Lion offense looking really good so far. At this rate, Kaytron Allen will break the rushing record before halftime.
November 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
One of Penn State's best offensive drives of the season. Marched down the field using Kaytron Allen heavily on the ground while hitting on an explosive in the air to Koby Howard.
November 23, 2025 at 12:21 AM
View from today’s office.

Penn State will take on Nebraska here in Beaver Stadium. Kick is set for 7 p.m.
November 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
We'll be live at around 6 p.m. with a new episode of The Nittany Dispatch. Come join @audreysnyder.bsky.social and I, and don't forget to bring your questions in the chat.

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Penn State coaching search update and a preview of PSU-Nebraska
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November 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Drew Allar called the weekend of his season-ending injury — the same one when James Franklin was fired — one of the worst of his life.

On how he's worked through that, his relationship with Franklin and how he's still making an impact with the team:
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Penn State’s Drew Allar won’t play at Senior Day. But he’s still leaving his mark
“Obviously, I didn’t picture myself being in this position, but just trying to make the most of it,” Allar said Thursday while speaking to the media for the first time since suffering his injury.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
On Wednesday, James Franklin spoke to me, @audreysnyder.bsky.social and three other reporters while wearing a maroon tie and pocket square, with a VT pin on his lapel.

It was a far cry from where he was five weeks ago.

On Franklin and how much has changed:
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After shock of PSU firing, James Franklin ‘focused on moving forward’ at Virginia Tech
The former Penn State head coach sat down with a small group of reporters after his introductory press conference.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Virginia Tech has hired former Penn State head coach James Franklin. How will he fit with the Hokies? What does it mean for the Nittany Lions? @audreysnyder.bsky.social and I have you covered with a live edition of The Nittany Dispatch.

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Virginia Tech hires former Penn State head coach James Franklin: Live reaction
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November 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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All of that is to say, shoutout to Jon for doing the legwork on what the Franklin buyout will specifically look like.
November 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
For Virginia Tech fans who would like to get to know James Franklin better — I spoke to him this summer about his childhood and how it shaped him into the person he is now:
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Understanding James Franklin: How a turbulent upbringing shaped the Penn State coach
Franklin opened up about a past that led him to develop into the man he is now, and into the father he never had.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
What James Franklin heading to Virginia Tech means for what Penn State owes him

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What will James Franklin’s new coaching job mean for his buyout at Penn State?
Penn State negotiated a settlement for Franklin’s buyout in recent weeks, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
James Franklin is heading to Virginia Tech, and will do so with a buyout settlement from Penn State, according to a source. More here:
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November 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
New coaching board is up, with a new No. 1 and the introduction of a candidate who's picking up steam in the top five.

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Penn State football head coaching board: A new top target emerges
The Nittany Lions are inching closer to the conclusion of their head coaching search.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Terry Smith got emotional talking about what Saturday's win over Michigan State meant to him — and why Penn State specifically means so much to him.

More here on what Smith said with video from
Abby Drey:
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‘This place is special’: Terry Smith on being Penn State’s interim head coach
The interim head coach got emotional when discussing what being Penn State’s interim head coach means to him.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Penn State, after over a month of chaos, finally found a moment of joy.

On the Nittany Lions’ win over Michigan State and why it meant so much:

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‘Half relief, half excitement’: Why Penn State football’s win vs. MSU means so much
The Nittany Lions won their first Big Ten game of the season, giving them a feeling one player said they “haven’t felt ... in a minute.”
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November 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New live Nittany Dispatch with myself and @audreysnyder.bsky.social is coming your way shortly. We'll have plenty on Penn State's win and what's happening in the coaching search.

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Penn State defeats Michigan State, 28-10: Live postgame reaction
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November 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Penn State gets its first Big Ten win, defeating Michigan State, 28-10.
November 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Penn State calls third down like it's going to go for it on fourth down, and then punts.
November 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM