Penn State football podcast with Christian Hackenberg talking James Franklin, coach search

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Christian Hackenberg was quarterbacking Penn State football the last time it searched for a new head coach.

Hackenberg helped lead the transition from Bill O’Brien to James Franklin.

So what does PSU need most now in its next new leader — and how different should that be from Franklin?

Hackenberg, who stays close to the program through his work with State Media, provides enlightening former-player insights. He also spins some pretty good stories from his days leading the Nittany Lions.

Check out that conversation and see why the Lions won their first Big Ten game at Michigan State and where they’re headed next with York Daily Record beat reporter Frank Bodani, longtime PSU writer Mike Gross and former TV anchor Andrew Kalista.

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We’ll also focus on interim coach Terry Smith (What kind of permanent leader would he make?) and try to explain the sudden success of Penn State’s defense and offensive line.

Will Kaytron Allen break the school all-time rushing record on Saturday night? We’ll give our predictions for that — and if the Lions will beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and one of PSU’s own, in Beaver Stadium.

Frank Bodani covers Penn State football for the York Daily Record and USA Today Network. Contact him at  fbodani@ydr.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @YDRPennState.

This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Penn State football podcast, Christian Hackenberg talks James Franklin

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