# Penn State Nittany Lions

James Franklin is reportedly being considered for coaching positions at other universities, sparking speculation about his future with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Meanwhile, the team is celebrating recruiting successes and looking towards future performance.

### About Penn State Nittany Lions
This topic pertains to the Penn State Nittany Lions college football team.  

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[--] Week: [----------] -9.30%  
[--] Month: [-----------] -30%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +130%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +42%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-10-12  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2026-02-12  

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[--] Week: [-----] -17%  
[--] Month: [------] +0.52%  
[--] Months: [-------] +142%  
[--] Year: [-------] -2%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-10-13  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-20  

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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penn-state-nittany-lions-football/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Penn State Nittany Lions in the last [--] hours which is down 6.70% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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[--] Week: [-----] -23%  
[--] Month: [-----] +0.78%  
[--] Months: [------] +154%  
[--] Year: [------] +3.10%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-10-13  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-16  

The most influential creators that mention Penn State Nittany Lions in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                   | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
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| [@korsen_land](/creator/tiktok/korsen_land)               | [--]    | [---]       | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@avaestephens](/creator/tiktok/avaestephens)             | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@gacc](/creator/youtube/gacc)                            | [--]    | [------]    | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@soc_119](/creator/tiktok/soc_119)                       | [--]    | [------]    | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@ava.sk8](/creator/instagram/ava.sk8)                    | [--]    |           | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@jack.henney](/creator/tiktok/jack.henney)               | [--]    | [-----]     | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@meganmillion100](/creator/tiktok/meganmillion100)       | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@sellinghappyvalley](/creator/tiktok/sellinghappyvalley) | [--]    | [---]       | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@collegegameday](/creator/tiktok/collegegameday)         | [--]    | [---------] | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@PennStateMBB](/creator/twitter/PennStateMBB)            | [--]   | [------]    | [--]    | [------]      |

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### Sentiment: 87%
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[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penn-state-nittany-lions-football/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 87%  
Daily Average: 79%  
[--] Week: 82% +4%  
[--] Month: 84% no change  
[--] Months: 84% -6%  
[--] Year: 84% +4%  
1-Year High: 97% on 2025-05-16  
1-Year Low: 38% on 2025-12-01  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Recruiting Success: (30%) Penn State's football team is experiencing a successful recruiting period, highlighted by the addition of four-star wide receiver Davion Brown to their [----] class.
- Team Performance & Future Outlook: (25%) Discussions around Penn State's performance, including game times and matchups, alongside the team's overall trajectory and coaching staff's effectiveness, are prominent.
- Player Spotlights: (20%) Mentions of specific players, such as the new commit Davion Brown, and their impact on the team's future are a recurring theme.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Coaching Carousel Speculation: (40%) A significant portion of the discussion revolves around head coach James Franklin's potential future, with frequent links to other coaching positions and speculation about his contract and buyout.
- Team Performance Concerns: (35%) While recruiting is strong, there are underlying discussions about the team's performance in recent games and historical comparisons, particularly in relation to championship aspirations.
- NIL and Program Management: (25%) Concerns are raised regarding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) strategies and the overall management of the football program, including coaching staff retention.
  

### Top Penn State Nittany Lions News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

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"Adekunbi Adetayo sees a flood of college interest including an offer from Virginia Tech New Jersey edge rusher Adekunbi Adetayo's coach has a tie to James Franklin and his new staff at Virginia Tech so it's no surprise the Hokies are becoming a player in his recruitment"  
[News Link](https://247sports.com/college/virginia-tech/article/adekunbi-adetayo-offered-by-virginia-tech-sean-spencer-274581689/) [@GabyUrrutia247](/creator/news/GabyUrrutia247) 2026-02-16T18:05Z 99.2K followers, [----] engagements



### Top Penn State Nittany Lions Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

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"Penn State wrestling returns to Rec Hall to close out the [----] regular season on Friday night against Princeton. The Nittany Lions will be looking to finish the dual season undefeated for the sixth straight year. Drop your score predictions #WeAre #PennState #PSUwr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/2024461468264210848) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2026-02-19T12:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"FIFA PEP Video Teaser More than a game. ⚽ More than a goal. ✨ Stay Tuned. In partnership with @visamiddleeast @pepteam #FIFAWorldCup26 #WeAre26"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vdOT3pId5Hc) [@emiratesnbd](/creator/youtube/emiratesnbd) 2026-02-19T10:47Z 65.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Cael Sanderson gives UPDATE on Braeden Davis for Penn State Wrestling #shorts #pennstatewrestling #pennstate #WeAre"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7hZSMJkwGd0) [@lockedonnittanylions](/creator/youtube/lockedonnittanylions) 2026-02-19T08:00Z 13.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Cael Sanderson gives UPDATE on Braeden Davis for Penn State Wrestling #pennstatewrestling #pennstate #WeAre"  
[X Link](https://x.com/LockedOnNittany/status/2024393572577906961) [@LockedOnNittany](/creator/x/LockedOnNittany) 2026-02-19T08:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

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