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CFP: Can Penn State coach James Franklin win the big one?
As Penn State's coach, James Franklin owns an abysmal 4-19 record against opponents ranked in the Associated Press top 10 -- and is just 3-10 in such games when his team is also in the top 10. It's a mark that saw a small but significant boost with Penn State's resounding 31-14 College Football Playoff quarterfinal win against No.
James Franklin net worth: The shocking amount of money the Penn State football coach is worth
James Franklin is one of the most recognized coaches in college football, and his hard work has paid off for him in many departments -- including his bank accou
For James Franklin, his obsession over Penn State’s preparation truly has been key to victory
The energy and attention to detail the 52-year-old coach has exhibited daily for the Nittany Lions have not wavered. Now, becoming the first Black coach in a national title game could be his reward.
Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity
The Big Ten plays nine conference games in football. So does the Big 12. The Southeastern Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference are among those playing eight-game league schedules.
What is Penn State coach James Franklin’s all-time bowl record?
Penn State head coach James Franklin has a chance to lead his team to the College Football Playoff national championship game on Thursday night, but first the Nittany Lions must defeat Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Here’s a look back at Franklin’s complete history in bowl games through the years.
Why James Franklin–Marcus Freeman Matchup Is Progress for Black Coaches
Then George Floyd’s murder beneath the knee of a police officer in Minneapolis added to the angst.In an attempt to stay connected with his peers, and using newly popular technology, then-San Jose State running backs coach Alonzo Carter started what was titled the “West Coast Zoom Clinic.
James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will make history on Thursday
One head coach will make history by winning the Orange Bowl on Thursday. When Penn State-Notre Dame goes final in the College Football Playoff semifinal either James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will become the first Black head coach to lead a team into the FBS National Championship game.
Penn State coach James Franklin: 'Everybody should be in a conference'
Ahead of the Orange Bowl, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and Penn State coach James Franklin took part in a joint news conference. Inevitably, the issue of conference membership came up. Freeman naturally argued that the Irish being independent was a pro and laid
James Franklin's Pregame Comment To Marcus Freeman Goes Viral
The Orange Bowl is still several hours away from kickoff, and yet, Penn State coach James Franklin is already getting criticized on social media. During Wednesday's media availability for Penn State and Notre Dame,
James Franklin Tells Marcus Freeman and Media 'Everybody Should Be in a Conference'
During a joint news conference on Wednesday, Franklin and Freeman were asked about how they manage the challenges of the longer college football season in light of the expanded pl
Will James Franklin be first Black head coach in FBS championship?
College football will see its first Black head coach guide his team to the national championship game at the highest level of the game with either Penn State’s James Franklin or Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman.
Orange Bowl predictions: Does Notre Dame or Penn State advance in College Football Playoff?
The Irish last ruled college football in 1988. The Nittany Lions won their most-recent title two years prior in 1986. ...
Penn State’s James Franklin sends message to Notre Dame ahead of Orange Bowl CFP semifinal
Penn State plays Notre Dame Thursday night in the Orange Bowl in one of the two College Football Playoff semifinals.
Penn State football AD fires back at James Franklin criticisms before Notre Dame showdown
As Penn State football head coach James Franklin has struggled against top ranked teams, the AD comes to his defense.
Notre Dame Fans Are Mad At Penn State Coach James Franklin For Stupidest Reason Imaginable
When the Penn State Nittany Lions and Notre Dame Fighting Irish square off on Thursday night in the College Football Playoff ...
Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh performed woefully bad in the postseason before winning the national championship. You don’t win the big game ...
Paul Finebaum Slams College Football Playoff Team for 'Arrogance'
Penn State head coach James Franklin poked the bear on Wednesday when he suggested his opponent in Thursday night's College ...
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James Franklin is quickly gaining a massive following for his college football takes
College football fans were buzzing after Penn State head coach James Franklin made some bold remarks about Notre Dame’s ...