The Nittany Lions suffered their second consecutive loss in a blowout to No.13 Illinois.
Allen recruited Durant as the head coach at Indiana. Now, Durant is closing a career season with Allen as his coordinator ahead of the Orange Bowl.
Scott signed through the 2025 season.
Alley was awarded the highest honor for scientists on January 3.
Both coaching staffs include former head coaches with plenty of experience.
Notre Dame and Penn State are storied programs with very similar identities.