Overview
- Centre Daily Times reporter Jon Sauber now lists Brent Key as the leading candidate, calling him the strongest mix of Penn State interest and realistic hireability.
- Sauber maintains Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer has been a top Penn State target, but he characterizes a move as plausible mainly if Alabama misses the College Football Playoff.
- CBS Sports personality Josh Pate said he believes Penn State has identified its preferred choice and that he does not expect DeBoer to be involved.
- Newsweek summarizes that DeBoer’s candidacy has gained attention recently, though competing insider reports underscore that his availability remains uncertain.
- Separately, The Athletic reports Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack is a leading option for the Oklahoma State vacancy, signaling possible staff movement regardless of DeBoer’s decision.