Freeman's Irish team is playing for the national title Monday and the program's outlook hasn't been this positive in decades. But with at least one NFL team interested in him, should he consider a jump to the pros?

While he awaits an answer, Brisker will continue to focus on making his comeback for the Bears in 2025. He sustained a concussion in Week 5's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and missed the final 12 games of the season while dealing with symptoms.

The 59-year-old Knowles reportedly is signing a three-year contract worth more than $9 million, which makes him the highest-paid coordinator in the country. His hiring, which became official Monday morning, is the clearest sign that Penn State and Franklin are all in for the 2025 season.