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Vanderbilt Locks Down Lea, Penn State Scrambles for Coach
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Vanderbilt Coach Clark Lea Secures New Deal, Leaving Penn State in Search of New Head Coach
Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea has agreed to a new six-year deal, keeping him with the Commodores and off the market for Penn State. This comes after Leas successful tenure, including an upset victory over Alabama and a potential ten-win season. Vanderbilt acted swiftly to secure Lea, avoiding a repeat of when James Franklin was lured away in 2014. Penn States options for a new head coach are dwindling, as many top candidates have signed extensions or committed to new positions.
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