Seider to Join Notre Dame; Penn State Eyes Replacement

Ja'Juan Seider, Penn State's running backs coach, is set to join Notre Dame's football staff, replacing Deland McCullough who left for the Las Vegas Raiders. Seider, known for his exceptional recruiting skills, has been pivotal at Penn State, nurturing talents like Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, both achieving over 1,000 rushing yards in the 2024 season. Notre Dame's acquisition of Seider is seen as a strategic boost, given his strong recruiting connections in Florida and Virginia, which could benefit their pipeline. Penn State is now considering candidates like DeMarco Murray, currently the running backs coach at Oklahoma, as a potential replacement for Seider. Murray, who has mutual interest in the position, could bring a wealth of experience and has previously led Oklahoma to three Big 12 titles as a player. This coaching change is expected to influence recruitment dynamics at both Penn State and Notre Dame significantly.