Nittany Lions’ Coaching Shake-Up: Penn State Welcomes New Assistant Head Coach”..
Penn State Nittany Lions Coaching Staff Update:
The Penn State coaching staff has undergone some changes. Here are the key members ¹:
– *Head Coach:* James Franklin, in his 11th season, with an 88-38 overall record in Happy Valley
– *Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach:* Tom Allen, former head coach at Indiana
– *Offensive Coordinator:* Andy Kotelnicki, brings experience from turning around Kansas’ offense
– *Assistant Head Coach/Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Coach:* Ja’Juan Seider
– *Associate Head Coach/Defensive Recruiting Coordinator/Cornerbacks Coach:* Terry M. Smith
– *Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers/Nickel Coach:* Justin Lustig, hired from Vanderbilt
– *Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Coach:* Anthony Poindexter
– *Co-Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends Coach:* Ty Howle
– *Defensive Line Coach:* Deion Barnes
– *Offensive Recruiting Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach:* Marques Hagans
– *Offensive Line Coach:* Phil Trautwein
– *Quarterbacks Coach:* Danny O’Brien
These coaches work together under James Franklin’s leadership to shape the team’s strategy and performance.
