In the meantime, Penn State visits Rutgers seeking to reach .500 and become bowl-eligible. Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith, who referred to this as a "playoff game," said the program intends to play in a bowl despite the changes coming.

The Nittany Lions have plenty of uncertainty facing them over the next month. But they're bowl eligible, and that means it's decision time for everyone on the roster.

Between Kaliakmanis and sophomore stars KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond, the Scarlet Knights had a 3,000-yard passer, an 1,000-yard receiver and an 1,000-yard rusher on the same team for the second time in program history. The trio all had one of their best career performances against the Nittany Lions, too.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has his Crimson Tide team in the SEC title game in just his second season in Tuscaloosa after taking Washington to the College Football Playoff championship game in 2023.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Campbell Fighting Camels NCAAM game from December 2, 2025 on ESPN.

Snagging a power conference head coach to replace James Franklin would be a gigantic victory when it seemed like the cycle was long over.

In a search defined by misses and near-misses, the path back through the Bills may be what finally leads Penn State to its next coach.

The Nazareth (Pa.) quarterback built relationships with Terry Smith and Trace McSorley in signing with the Nittany Lions.