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When Penn State hit the big red button on Sunday, it did more than just alter the trajectory and future of Penn State football. It sent a shockwave that will be felt in boardrooms, closed offices and booster text chains around the country. It gave ammo to unhappy donors in other places. More specifically, it ensured that the upcoming hiring cycle will be one one of the wildest and most compelling…

Jake TrotterSep 28, 2025, 12:56 AM ET Close Jake Trotter is a senior writer at ESPN. Trotter covers college football. He also writes about other college sports, including men’s and women’s basketball. Trotter resides in the Cleveland area with his wife and three kids and is a fan of his hometown Oklahoma City Thunder. He covered the Cleveland Browns and NFL for ESPN for five years, moving back to…

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