Overview
- At a Monday Syracuse press conference, Brown called a query about taking a "bigger job" disrespectful and said he is focused on coaching the Orange.
- The question referenced The Athletic naming him among Penn State candidates as the Nittany Lions begin their search following Franklin’s 3-3 start and dismissal.
- According to people present, Brown later alluded to action similar to Colorado’s restriction of a Denver Post columnist under Deion Sanders, prompting access concerns.
- Brown boosted his profile with a 10-3 debut season in 2024, and Syracuse is 3-3 this year after losing starting quarterback Steve Angeli to a season-ending injury.
- National reporters, including Chris Vannini and David Ubben, have linked Brown to major openings, and he has past ties to Penn State AD Pat Kraft from their time at Temple.