In the latest Penn State football news, the Nittany Lions are making headlines with a potential visit from former North Carolina wide receiver, Andre Greene Jr. Additionally, the team is on the lookout for a new defensive coordinator following Manny Diaz's departure to Duke.

According to reports from Blue-White Illustrated's Ryan Snyder, Penn State is actively pursuing wide receiver help for their promising offense, and Andre Greene Jr. has emerged as a top target early in the NCAA transfer portal window. Greene, a former four-star recruit and highly ranked player in the 2023 recruiting class, saw his role diminish at North Carolina after a promising start as a redshirt in 2022.

Meanwhile, Duke University officially announced the hiring of Manny Diaz as their new head coach, leaving a vacancy for the defensive coordinator position at Penn State. PennLive's Bob Flounders notes that the next defensive coordinator will have big shoes to fill, but could potentially come from within the program, as Patrick Koerbler of Black Shoe Diaries suggests.

One potential candidate for the role, according to All Penn State's Mark Wogenrich, is safeties coach and co-defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter. Poindexter is highly respected and trusted within Head Coach James Franklin's current staff.

In other news, PennLive's Audrey McGonigal highlights the departure of defensive end Chop Robinson, who has declared for the 2024 NFL draft, leaving a void in Penn State's defensive line. McGonigal also reports on the possibility of Penn State making college football history in the 2023 Peach Bowl.

Another notable development is former Penn State target Julian Fleming entering the transfer portal and leaving Ohio State. This news, reported by McGonigal, could potentially be of interest to the Nittany Lions' coaching staff.

As the Peach Bowl draws nearer, PennLive's Greg Montag provides information on where to buy tickets for the matchup between Penn State and the Ole Miss Rebels.

In recruiting news, PennLive's Chris Sostek covers Penn State commit Tikey Hayes expressing his excitement over the hiring of new assistant coach Andy Kotelnicki after winning his second state title.

With the search for a new defensive coordinator underway, Onward State's Ryan Lister offers a list of potential candidates for the position, while McGonigal reports on former Penn State kicker Robbie Gould announcing his retirement from the NFL.

The impact that Manny Diaz had on Penn State's defense is examined by Flounders, who reflects on the accomplishments under Diaz's leadership. Snyder of The Athletic provides five thoughts on what Diaz's move to Duke means for Penn State's search for a new defensive coordinator.

Finally, McGonigal presents five things to know about Penn State's Peach Bowl opponent, the Ole Miss Rebels.

As the Penn State football program continues to make headlines, fans eagerly await updates on the wide receiver visit and the search for a new defensive coordinator.