A surprising candidate is emerging among the favorites to be named the next Penn State coach, at least according to the college football odds.

The NCAA’s early signing period began Wednesday, which means high school seniors across the nation were able to sign letters of intent and make their commitments to college football programs official.

USC nets top overall class with volume, Oregon close behind with a bevy of five stars. And, there is a good chance Chris Henry Jr. might end up at one of those schools after WR coach Brian Hartline's departure from Ohio State.

Commonwealth football players can officially announce their college commitments as the 2025 early signing period begins on December 3.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — It has been 52 days since Penn State fired coach James Franklin. What has followed has been a tumultuous coaching search filled with reported hiring whiffs and former recruits withdrawing their commitments.

The BYU Cougars could miss the College Football Playoff amid reports that head coach Kalani Sitake could leave for Penn State.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Ten thoughts on Notre Dame’s drop to No. 10 in the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings, including why that overwhelming sense of dread around the Irish fan base is probably a little bit overstated. There’s no reason to panic if you’re Notre Dame right now.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman was magnanimous toward the College Football Playoff’s selection committee Wednesday, telling NBC News he will “agree to disagree” after the Fighting Irish were dropped to 10th in the latest CFP rankings.