Penn State Head Coaching Search Update: Who is in? Who is out? Details on the #1 Target

JR brings on Chris for the weekly Penn State head coaching search update on The Big Ten Huddle. The top 4 candidates have solidified:

Tier 1 (Preferred): Mike Elko (Texas A&M – no extension signed), Kalen DeBoer (Alabama – mutual interest despite success)

Tier 2 (Strong Backups): Eli Drinkwitz (Missouri), Brent Key (Georgia Tech – rising fast)

Key Intel:

Elko remains Penn State’s #1 target

DeBoer unhappy in Tuscaloosa? Boosters already frustrated

Big weekend phone call excited Pat Kraft

Playoff runs complicate timing – early December target

Possible binding contract before season ends?…

The skinny

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