Penn State has been pacing around in the shadows ever since it fired its HC, James Franklin. And while Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer had been in the replacement talk since day one, a new spark popped up. The 121-18 HC’s coaching future could be decided by the upcoming Iron Bowl.

“Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer is still in play for the Penn State job as of Wednesday afternoon,” PSU insider Dylan Dawson tweeted on November 26. “Outcome of Bama-Auburn on Saturday night will have huge implications on KDB’s future. DeBoer or not, I’m anticipating Penn State to announce their next head coach by next Tuesday at the latest.”

Right now, James Madison’s Bob Chesney is the betting favorite at 36% on Kalshi . But behind him, a familiar crimson shadow is creeping up the odds board. Kalen DeBoer’s chances ha

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