Penn State fans are still recovering from James Franklin’s firing after a 13-win season. Now, a familiar NFL name is emerging as the top candidate for the coaching job. After 12 years of near misses, the Nittany Lions are looking for a fresh start, and the early favorite is someone who once worked quietly behind the scenes at Beaver Stadium.

That someone is Joe Brady, the Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator.

According to BetOnline, Brady now holds the best odds to become Penn State’s next head coach, edging out hometown favorite Matt Rhule. It’s a twist that was unexpected, yet it makes a surprising amount of sense.

Rhule entered the search as the logical pick. He went to State College High, walked on at Penn State, and has a history with athletic director Pat Kraft from their Temple da

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