Manny Diaz Emerges as Penn State Coaching Candidate

11/11/2025 1 min
Manny Diaz Emerges as Penn State Coaching Candidate

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Penn State seeks new head football coach, with Manny Diaz emerging as a prominent candidate. Diaz, a fifty-one-year-old defensive coordinator with a history at four ACC schools, previously coached at Penn State under James Franklin. Despite a mixed record at Miami, he led Duke to a strong nine and four record in his first year. His familiarity with Penn States culture and defensive prowess make him a strong contender, but the universitys goal of winning a national championship may lead them to consider coaches with different profiles.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.