Ja'Juan Seider departs Penn State for Notre Dame role

Ja’Juan Seider has left his position as running backs coach at Penn State to join Notre Dame as their new running backs coach and associate head coach. In a heartfelt farewell message, Seider expressed gratitude for his seven years at Penn State, highlighting the playoff runs, bowl games, and the community's support, while also cherishing the time spent coaching alongside his son. During his tenure, Seider developed standout players like Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, contributing significantly to the program's success. Notre Dame's head coach, Marcus Freeman, praised Seider's offensive acumen and recruiting skills, indicating his fit for the Fighting Irish program. In response to Seider's departure, Penn State has hired Stan Drayton, a former Temple head coach, as their new running backs coach. Both programs appear optimistic about their futures following this coaching transition.