STATE COLLEGE — Pat Kraft has a clear list of things he wants in Penn State’s next head coach .

After firing James Franklin on Sunday in the middle of his 12th year, Kraft made as much clear Monday afternoon, addressing the media for the first time since the major decision.

He wants someone capable of maximizing “elite-level resources” and will fully embrace the new era of college football (transfer portal, NIL, etc.).

Kraft also made a bold statement:

“I believe a new leader can help us win a national championship.”

Kraft has turned to former associate head coach/cornerbacks coach Terry Smith to run Penn State’s program in the interim.

But is Smith a candidate for the full-time job?

“Absolutely,” Kraft said quickly and emphatically.

“ Everybody’s under consideration, an

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