Penn State football's long-time defensive line coach Larry Johnson has decided to move on from Penn State, according to a report from PennLive's Bob Flounders. Johnson was the last remaining member of Joe Paterno's coaching staff, but after not receiving serious consideration for the head coaching position following Bill O'Brien's departure he will explore other coaching opportunities outside of Penn State.
The terms of new Penn State head football coach James Franklin's new contract will not become official until this afternoon. However, according to Bruce Feldman of CBS Sports, Franklin is about to get a huge payday to the tune of 6 years and $4.5 million annually.
According to NFL Insider Jason La Canfora, Penn State's search committee has an interview set with 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman, although the exact date and location of the search is unknown.
Penn State has had a long-standing tradition of sending quality players to the NFL, and the 2013 season was no exception. Highlighted by Pro Bowl-worthy performances by NaVorro Bowman, Cameron Wake, and Tamba Hali, all 25 former Nittany Lions on NFL rosters in 2013 represented the Blue and White with pride and honor.
According to a report by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the university is reportedly preparing to lose O'Brien by going after Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano.
There were many plays throughout the year that stood out and, in some cases, will be remembered for years to come. From long touchdowns to game-changing turnovers, we've put together our list of plays that defined Penn State's season. Here's Onward State's Top Ten Plays of the 2013 football season.