The former Nittany Lions play caller heads to northeast Ohio after spending two seasons as Oregon's offensive coordinator.
There are some big shoes to fill in Happy Valley on the defensive side of the ball. Here are five coaches who could potentially fill the void left by Brent Pry.
"We need him to continue to play like that -- continue to be aggressive, continue to set up himself and other guys."
Rather than dwelling on what could've been, the Nittany Lions have to turn their focus to eliminating costly mistakes that have hampered them all season long.
The Spartans have several offensive weapons, but injuries could hinder their quest for the Land-Grant Trophy on Saturday.
Penn State made a clear investment in James Franklin on Tuesday. Now, it's time for the head coach to put up or shut up.