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Penn State Football: Who is Mike Yurcich? | 3 things to know about new offensive coordinator

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) talks with head coach James Franklin (Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports)

Penn State Football made a major coaching change Friday, when head coach James Franklin announced Mike Yurcich would replace Kirk Ciarrocca as offensive coordinator

Penn State Football will have its third offensive coordinator in as many seasons when the 2021 season kicks off in September, after head coach James Franklin announced Friday that Mike Yurcich would replace Kirk Ciarrocca, effective immediately.

Yurcich, 45, joins the Nittany Lions after one season as Tom Herman’s offensive coordinator/quarterback’s coach at the University of Texas.