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🗓️ 14 October 2025
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🔥 Penn State Coaching Update | Matt Rhule Linked to Nittany Lions After James Franklin Firing 🔥 The Penn State Nittany Lions are on the hunt for a new head coach after officially parting ways with James Franklin — and rumors are swirling that Matt Rhule could be heading back home to take over in Happy Valley. The Nebraska head coach and Penn State alum has reportedly emerged as a top target to lead the Nittany Lions into a new era. Could Rhule be the man to rebuild Penn State into a national contender again? In this episode, we break down: The latest reports on Penn State’s coaching search after Franklin’s firing Why Matt Rhule has become the early favorite to land the job What Penn State fans can expect if Rhule takes over in 2025 How Rhule’s coaching style compares to Franklin’s and what changes he’d bring The potential impact on recruiting, staff, and Penn State’s Big Ten title hopes Whether you’re a Penn State fan, a Nebraska supporter, or just following one of the biggest coaching stories in college football, this is your must-watch breakdown of the Matt Rhule-to-Penn State rumors. 👉 SUBSCRIBE for Penn State news, Big Ten coaching updates & college football coverage 👍 LIKE if you think Matt Rhule would be the perfect fit for Penn State 💬 COMMENT your take — Should Penn State hire Matt Rhule as their next head coach? #PennStateFootball #MattRhule #JamesFranklin #PennState #NebraskaFootball #CFB2025 #CollegeFootball #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootballNews #CFBHotSeat #CoachingSearch TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PODCAST PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected] or go to https://advertising.libsyn.com VIP Subscribers: https://menace2sports.com/ - Coach’s Film Room, Bourbon & Ball, and MORE! - Exclusive Content, Shows and Videos - Exclusive Call-In Ability for Live Shows - Starting at $10 a month! Subscribe to Our NEW YouTube Shows - Pound Town: Menace 2 the NFL and Cleveland Browns https://www.youtube.com/@MenacePoundTown - Paintin’ Korners: Menace 2 Baseball https://www.youtube.com/@PaintinKorners AWAKEN 180 WEIGHTLOSS – Weightloss Made Easy Proven results: Lose 4–5 lbs weekly. No hunger, no complicated diets—just real results. MYBOOKIE – Live Sportsbook and Mobile Betting https://www.mybookie.ag/ Use Promo Code “MENACE” for 50% Deposit Match PONCHO OUTDOORS – Shirts Made For the Outdoors https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/ PRIZE PICKS – Daily Fantasy Sports Made Easy https://www.prizepicks.com/ Use Promo Code “Menace” for $50 when you play your first $5 lineup RUGIET – Men’s PE & ED Meds Online | Fast, Simple & Discreet https://www.rugiet.com/menace Use Promo Code “MENACE” for 15% Off HIMS – Regrow Fuller, Thicker Hair https://www.hims.com/menace AMINOCORE LABS – Unleashing Amino Excellence https://aminocorelabs.com/ Get 15% Off Your First Order with CODE: Menace15 GET A BOX – Get Rid of Cable TV and Unlock Every Channel Available https://getabox.com/menace Use Code “MENACE” for $25 OFF Any Box For the FULL Landscape of College Football, tune in: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menace2sports-with-zach-smith/id1464558838 Follow our show on social media: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace2sports Twitter: https://twitter.com/Menace2Sports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace2sports/ Undisputed Best Sports Handicapping Tool in the WORLD: GAMBLER’S TIER menace2sports.com/pages/subscribe College football is a game of explosive plays, immense passion, and endless thrills. Every Saturday during the college football season, the spirit of competition and excitement take the field as the nation's top student-athletes battle for gridiron glory. The powerhouses in college football are teams like Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, and Florida, all of whom compete in the fiercely contested NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision. Whether it's a hard-fought rivalry, chaotic scene in the stands, or an unbelievable touchdown grab, college football fans of all ages, backgrounds, and regions experience the same passion and intensity each week. From the blue-blooded programs to the rising stars, college football will always be the people's game. Ohio State Football is one of the most successful college football programs in history. With a total of 9 National Championships, the Buckeyes have established themselves as a powerhouse in the NCAA. Led by head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State has become known for its hard-hitting, aggressive defense and a high-octane offensive attack. While their recent success has been rooted in their strong recruiting class and their 2014 national championship, the program has a long and storied history in the college football world. On any given Saturday, the OSU faithful can be found inside the famous Ohio Stadium cheering on the scarlet and gray. Regardless of the opponent, each game brings out the passion and excitement that Ohio State fans are so well known for. Follow the Buckeyes and join the Buckeye Nation in their quest to reach another championship. Go Bucks!
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| 0:00.0 | It is Tuesday, October 14th. I think we're live. I don't know. We're glitching. We're all over the place. Got to love. Cameron Media Studio here, whatever the hell we call this. I don't even know if there's a name for the studio. We probably haven't named it. If anyone was to sponsor it. Yeah, you want to sponsor the studio, we'll say it every day on the show. I don't know how much that cost, but throw out an offer. Super chat today's will be a bidding war for naming rights. Welcome to Patafile Studio. No, that is not the name of the studio. Welcome inside paddifiles. Like, that's crazy. |
| 0:37.8 | Crazy. |
| 0:38.7 | But Penn State still doesn't have a coach. |
| 0:42.4 | The rumors are swirling. |
| 0:44.6 | Matt Ruhl was asked about the Penn State job. |
| 0:47.5 | Now there's new details emerging. |
| 0:50.3 | Did you know that James Franklin has to try to get a job I did know that he's not allowed to take a |
| 0:58.1 | year off he's not allowed to just take his 50 million and walk he has to try to get another job |
| 1:04.6 | it's in his contract yeah and if he doesn't they can essentially sue him for the 50 million |
| 1:10.4 | I mean just like sue him to not pay him. |
| 1:13.2 | Yeah, I don't know. |
| 1:14.1 | The rules are, it's so much legal jargon, but it sounds like he has to take another job or has to look for another job. |
| 1:21.0 | And then Penn State and the buyout will essentially pay the difference between what his salary is and what his supposed buyout number |
| 1:28.6 | was for that year as well. |
| 1:30.8 | And he's not supposed to take a job for well under the market rate, which is what I was also |
| 1:35.7 | floated. |
| 1:36.2 | So I don't know, man. |
| 1:37.0 | It's just he has to look for a job. |
| 1:38.8 | So if you see James Franklin working soon, that's why. |
| 1:43.0 | Yeah. |
| 1:43.2 | I mean, it's interesting to say the least. And I guess my question |
| 1:47.0 | of the day, because there's been a lot of conversations the last 24 hours since he was fired |
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