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# Penn State Nittany Lions

James Franklin is reportedly leaving Penn State to join Virginia Tech, with several assistant coaches expected to follow. Matt Campbell has been named the new head coach for Penn State.

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

### Insights
- Penn State Nittany Lions engagements is up XXXXXX% from the previous week.
- Penn State Nittany Lions Engagements hit a 52-Week high of XXXXXXXXXXX for the day
- Penn State Nittany Lions Engagements hit an all time of XXXXXXXXXXX for the day

### Engagements: XXXXXXXXX (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:penn-state-nittany-lions-football/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penn-state-nittany-lions-football/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXXXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXXXXXXX +145%  
X Month: XXXXXXXXXXX -XXXX%  
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +54%  
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +106%  
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXXX on 2025-12-06  
1-Year Low: XXXXXXXXX on 2025-02-06  

Engagements by network (24h):
News: XXXXXX
Reddit: XXXXX
TikTok: XXXXXXXXX
X: XXXXXXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXXX

  
  
### Mentions: XXXXX (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:penn-state-nittany-lions-football/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penn-state-nittany-lions-football/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXX -XXXX%  
X Month: XXXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXXX +37%  
X Year: XXXXXXX +31%  
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-01-10  
1-Year Low: XXXXX on 2025-02-07  

Mentions by network (24h):
News: XXX
Reddit: XXXXX
TikTok: XXXXXX
X: XXXXXX
YouTube: XXXXX

  
  
### Creators: XXXXX (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:penn-state-nittany-lions-football/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penn-state-nittany-lions-football/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Penn State Nittany Lions in the last XX hours which is up XXXX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXX -XXXX%  
X Month: XXXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXX +41%  
X Year: XXXXXX +42%  
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-10-13  
1-Year Low: XXXXX on 2025-03-16  

The most influential creators that mention Penn State Nittany Lions in the last XX hours

| Creator                                                         | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                         | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@abbie_groy](/creator/tiktok/abbie_groy)                       | X    | XXXXXX     | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@espn](/creator/tiktok/espn)                                   | X    | XXXXXXXXXX | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@happyvalleyuniversity](/creator/tiktok/happyvalleyuniversity) | X    | XXXXX      | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@pennlive](/creator/tiktok/pennlive)                           | X    | XXXXXX     | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@fanduel](/creator/tiktok/fanduel)                             | X    | XXXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@cfbonfox](/creator/tiktok/cfbonfox)                           | X    | XXXXXXXXX  | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@avaestephens](/creator/tiktok/avaestephens)                   | X    | XXXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@sevenn.tiktok](/creator/tiktok/sevenn.tiktok)                 | X    | XXXXXX     | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@FightOnState](/creator/twitter/FightOnState)                  | X    | XXXXXX     | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@nathangray_1](/creator/twitter/nathangray_1)                  | XX   | XXXXX      | XX    | XXXXXX      |

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### Sentiment: XX%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:penn-state-nittany-lions-football/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penn-state-nittany-lions-football/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: XX%  
Daily Average: XX%  
X Week: XX% +5%  
X Month: XX% no change  
X Months: XX% -X%  
X Year: XX% +13%  
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-11-23  
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-12-07  

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 2026 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 XX hours  

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"Tennessee expected to hire Penn State DC Jim Knowles for same role - The Athletic"  
[News Link](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6879735/2025/12/10/tennessee-penn-state-dc-jim-knowles-hiring/) [@TheAthletic](/creator/x/TheAthletic) 2025-12-11T05:38Z 228.6M followers, XXX engagements


"Penn State quarterbacks coach Danny OBrien follows James Franklin to Virginia Tech: reports"  
[News Link](https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-quarterbacks-coach-danny-obrien-follows-james-franklin-to-virginia-tech-reports-265741359/) [@247Sports](/creator/x/247Sports) 2025-12-10T15:07Z 228.6M followers, XXX engagements


"James Franklin Virginia Tech Coaching Staff Tracker: Latest Hires & Updates"  
[News Link](https://247sports.com/college/virginia-tech/article/james-franklin-virginia-tech-staff-tracker-264012222/) [@247Sports](/creator/x/247Sports) 2025-12-10T13:50Z 228.6M followers, 31.1K engagements


"Another Penn State coach expected to join James Franklin at Virginia Tech - Yahoo Sports"  
[News Link](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/another-penn-state-coach-expected-050633534.html) [@YahooSports](/creator/x/YahooSports) 2025-12-10T11:16Z 228.6M followers, XX engagements



### Top Penn State Nittany Lions Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

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"AYEEE OMGGGG LETS GOOOOO #dorm #college #fyp #matchmaking #pennstate"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@meganmillion100/video/7582441073193110798) [@meganmillion100](/creator/tiktok/meganmillion100) 2025-12-11T03:44Z 480.2K followers, 57.2K engagements


"pt XX Reviewing the penn state holiday dinner 🎄🤗 #pennstate #college #contentcreator #foodreview #fyp"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@zaccal12/video/7582422071951609102) [@zaccal12](/creator/tiktok/zaccal12) 2025-12-11T02:30Z 7703 followers, 9007 engagements


"In a world full of Sherrons Moores be a James Franklin. No scandals no nothing. Just a damn good football coach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/gobblergetterr/status/1998939151996203198) [@gobblergetterr](/creator/x/gobblergetterr) 2025-12-11T02:13Z XX followers, 31.1K engagements


"BREAKING: Sherrone Moore FIRED from Michigan DETAINED by Police. Kalen DeBoer TOP Target"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-h9IKFfeZ5Q) [@lockedonnittanylions](/creator/youtube/lockedonnittanylions) 2025-12-11T01:42Z 12.6K followers, 6178 engagements