Unexpected college football head coach among favorites for Penn State job
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Penn State's search for a new head football coach continues as several initial candidates have withdrawn by signing extensions with their current teams. Indiana's Curt Cignetti, Nebraska's Matt Rhule, and Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz have all committed to stay at their respective programs. This has led to speculation about a "mystery" hire for the Nittany Lions.
Currently, BYU head coach Kalani Sitake has emerged as a strong candidate, with a 24% chance of being named the next head coach, according to predictive odds on Kalshi. Sitake is second only to James Madison's Bob Chesney in the odds. Sitake has been considered for other head coaching positions this season, including at UCLA.
Sitake, a BYU alum, has achieved an 82-44 overall record over ten seasons with the Cougars, including seven bowl appearances and three finishes in the AP Top 25 poll. This season, BYU holds a 10-1 record and has
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