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John Gruden was mentioned as a familiar figure in the discussion, though his recent NFL tenure has complicated his prospects. More realistically, the spotlight turned to Matt Rule, a coach with a reputation for transforming programs—despite his less successful NFL stint. Rule's recent success as a defensive strategist and his connection to Penn State through previous coaching roles make him an appealing candidate. The addition of Dylan Raaola, a talented quarterback with eligibility remaining, could align with Rule’s offensive philosophy, especially under the emerging influence of NIL and transfer portal dynamics.