Since then, Penn State has replaced defensive coordinator Tom Allen by hiring Jim Knowles away from Ohio State, hired Stan Drayton to replace running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider and paid for several draft-eligible players to return in 2025.

Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft had plenty to talk about when he met with reporters on Monday. Kraft touched on James Franklin, Cael Sanderson, NIL and much more. But one topic in particular that Kraft sunk his teeth into was the future of the College Football Playoff.

So how about we change the narrative of NIL,” Kraft said. “It’s marketing. It’s marketing dollars. ... In this new system, you’re going to have to show fair market value. And this is where the power of Penn State is a huge asset.