O'Brien was an early candidate for the job after Steve Sarkisian left Tuscaloosa for the head coaching spot at Texas.
Hackenberg still plans on playing for Penn State this spring, according to the team.
Jones is the ninth Nittany Lion to sign an NHL deal.
Freshmen who live off-campus or commute have automatic approval for purchasing a parking pass.
Following today's update, Onward State will begin publishing weekly COVID-19 Dashboard summaries.
Penn State's three nominees are tied for the most in the conference alongside No. 1 Wisconsin.