Penn State, James Franklin

CFP: Can Penn State coach James Franklin win the big one?
As Penn State's coach, James Franklin owns an abysmal 3-10 record against opponents ranked in the Associated Press 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.
Penn State coach James Franklin says Nick Saban should be college football’s commissioner
Franklin made the suggestion on Sunday at Penn State’s College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day ahead of the Fiesta Bowl.
James Franklin Sends Message to Penn State Ahead of Notre Dame Showdown
Granted, Penn State has had a relatively easy road through the first weeks of the College Football Playoff. The Nittany Lions took on SMU, the last team to earn a spot in the playoff, in the opener, and won, 38-10. And this week, it was on to the Fiesta Bowl, where Penn State beat Boise State of the lightly regarded Mountain West Conference, 31-14.
Penn State looking to shake the can’t-win-the-big-game reputation under James Franklin
Boise State was a steady program following that breakthrough game, consistently putting together 10-win seasons and bowl victories under Chris Petersen and Bryan Harsin. The Broncos hit a dip with one bowl game between 2018-21, but have been revitalized under Danielson.
James Franklin named George Munger Coach Of The Year finalist
Franklin led the Nittany Lions to an 11-1 overall record in 2024, including the program's first appearance in the College Football Playoff.
James Franklin calls for “White Out energy” from Penn State fans at Orange Bowl
Thousands of Penn State football fans will descend upon Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for the Orange Bowl and head coach James Franklin wants them to stand out. “We’re expecting a huge crowd in Miami and I challenge everyone to wear white and White Out energy,
Penn State’s James Franklin: Nick Saban ‘obvious choice’ as college football commissioner
The challenges that would await a commissioner would be plentiful in a new era that the NCAA has struggled to navigate.
Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity
The Big Ten plays nine conference games. So does the Big 12. The SEC and the ACC are among those playing eight-game league schedules. The MWC played a seven-game league slate. Notre Dame doesn’t have a league.
James Franklin says 'everybody should be in a conference' ahead of Notre Dame CFP game vs Penn State
Penn State coach James Franklin said 'everybody should be in a conference' ahead of his team's College Football Playoff semifinal game vs Notre Dame
Penn State’s James Franklin wants consistency in college football
Enough, Penn State coach James Franklin said. Franklin — who raised some eyebrows last month when he said Nick Saban should become commissioner of college football, a job that doesn't technically exist and an idea that the retired Alabama coach didn't seem to like very much — was at it again Wednesday,
Penn State's James Franklin reveals 'real story' of College Football Playoff semis
Penn State football coach James Franklin thinks the College Football Playoff is a treasured experience for fans of the programs.
Penn State has cruised through the College Football Playoff so far. Here comes the hard part.
James Franklin finally has an opportunity to change the narrative that surrounds his program. But he's got to win a big game to do it.
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(AP Photo/Barry Reeger) Penn State quarterback Drew Allar greets head coach James Franklin before the game against SMU ...
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James Franklin vs. Marcus Freeman CFP Record: Top matchups, stats, and more
The Orange Bowl is set as coach James Franklin and the sixth-seeded Penn State Nittany Lions take on coach Marcus Freeman and the seventh-seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish for a spot in the national ch ...
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College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Penn State - prediction, odds, expert picks, QB matchup, and trends
Penn State was unable to corral Oregon’s offense in the Big Ten Championship though, allowing 496 total yards while dropping a 45-37 decision to the then undefeated Ducks. The Nittany Lions ...