Penn State, James Franklin welcome Stan Drayton as running backs coach: ‘Invaluable’
- Stan Drayton has been hired as the new running backs coach for Penn State by Coach James Franklin, as announced on February 14, 2025.
- Drayton previously coached at Temple and has 25 years of experience coaching running backs, including at Florida and Ohio State.
- He replaces Ja’Juan Seider, who is reportedly moving to Notre Dame as their running backs coach, although that hasn't been officially confirmed.
- Drayton expressed excitement about joining Penn State, praising the program and its rich running back tradition.
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Penn State hires former Temple coach Stan Drayton as running backs coach
Former Temple coach Stan Drayton has found a new job coaching Penn State’s running backs. Penn State coach James Franklin announced the hire on Friday. Drayton went 9-25 in three
James Franklin Adds Former Head Coach To Penn State's Staff
Meet The Longtime GF Of Penn State QB Drew Allar (1:27) Having lost running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Penn State Nittany Lions need a replacement. But it looks like they've found their man.According to ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel, the Nittany Lions have signed former Temple head coach Stan Drayton to a multi-year deal to serve as their running backs coach. Drayton was fired in the middle of th…
Former Temple football head coach added to Penn State staff
Oct 5, 2024; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Temple Owls head coach Stan Drayton watches from the sideline as they take on the Connecticut Huskies at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images The Penn State Nittany Lions added considerable experience to their staff this week, hiring former Temple head coach Stanley Drayton as their next running backs coach. “Stan Drayton brings decades of experi…
Stan Drayton Offically Hired As Penn State Football Running Backs Coach
Former Temple head coach Stan Drayton has officially been hired as Penn State football’s new running backs coach, Penn State Athletics confirmed in a press release Friday evening. On3’s Pete Nakos originally reported Friday morning that Drayton and Penn State were close to a deal. Drayton replaces former running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider, who reportedly took the same position at Notre Dame on Sunday. “Stan Drayton brings decades of experience c…
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