REPORT: Ja’Juan Seider expected to leave Penn State football for Notre Dame

James Franklin is expected to lose one of the most valuable members of his assistant coaching staff to a fellow College Football Playoff contender. Per multiple reports Sunday morning, Penn State football running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider is set to leave the Nittany Lions for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

ESPN’s Pete Thamel was the first to report that Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame were targeting Seider for its running backs coach vacancy. Matt Zenitz of 247Sports confirmed the report shortly thereafter, adding that Seider was expected to accept the offer.

Penn State’s Ja’Juan Seider is expected to accept the running backs coach job at Notre Dame, a source tells @CBSSports/@247Sports.

Seider, whom ESPN previously reported was being targeted by Notre Dame, has been a key part of Penn State’s staff since 2018.… pic.twitter.com/Yni8UXvNh8

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) February 9, 2025

Seider has been a member of the Penn State football program since 2018. He has elevated the ranks of James Franklin’s staff over the last six years, now serving as assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator in addition to coaching the running backs.

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In his time in Happy Valley, Seider has coached multiple high profile Nittany Lion running backs, including Miles Sanders, Nicholas Singleton, and Kaytron Allen. He also garners high acclaim on the recruiting trail, frequently listed among the top recruiters in college football. His connections in the state of Florida have turned the Sunshine State into a critical asset for Penn State football.

In addition to his time with the Nittany Lions, Seider has spent two stints with his alma mater, West Virginia. He also has experience at Marshall and Florida.

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