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Penn State fires head football coach James Franklin

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How Penn State Can Completely Change the Way College Football Head Coaches Are Hired

Penn State fans have felt that way about James Franklin for a few years now, even though he won a ton of games.

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Penn State fires James Franklin as head football coach [updated]

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James Franklin Could Replace Prominent Coach at Major SEC Program After Penn State Firing

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College football picks: UNC, Michigan State worth backing as bold bets for Week 8

College football continued to deliver chaos in Week 7, headlined by Northwestern upsetting Penn State to push the Nittany Lions to fire James Franklin.

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Penn State's Top HC Targets After James Franklin Fired amid Historic Contract Buyout

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Penn State fires James Franklin after season with title hopes rapidly unravels

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How James Franklin’s $45 million Penn State buyout compares to recent coaching changes

In 2021, Franklin signed a 10-year contract that paid him $7 million per year in annual compensation plus a $1 million annual loan for life insurance.

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Penn State coaching candidates: Matt Rhule, Curt Cignetti among options on hot board to replace James Franklin

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Who are the Penn State football coaching candidates with James Franklin out?

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From 'I love Penn State' to 'What's the point of asking that?' Potential candidates were asked about job

Plenty of names have been tossed around for James Franklin's replacement. A few were asked about Penn State job during their weekly news conferences.

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Polarizing SEC Coach Generates Buzz as Top Candidate for Penn State Job

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is among the top candidates to replace James Franklin with the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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Former Penn State starter names a potential option to replace James Franklin as the head coach of the Nittany Lions

The Penn State Nittany Lions need a new head coach after firing James Franklin on Sunday. Franklin, who was hired at Penn State ahead of the 2014 season, was fired after suffering three straight losses to Oregon,

Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft addresses football leadership change

Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft talks about firing football coach James Franklin and the search for a new leader of the Nittany Lions during a press conference on Oct. 13, 2025.

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Why Paul Finebaum encourages Indiana football’s Curt Cignetti to consider Penn State job

Here is why Paul Finebaum believes that Curt Cignetti should leave the Indiana football team and join Penn State.

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Penn State QB Drew Allar Receives Good News Despite Terrible Injury

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar received some good news despite suffering a terrible season-ending injury.

Is Penn State in danger of missing a bowl game? Path to six wins murky after latest loss, Drew Allar injury

Sitting at 3-3 with six games remaining, Penn State will have to find three wins the rest of the way to avoid missing out on a bowl game. Penn State has two games against ranked opponents ( Ohio State and Indiana) and road games against Michigan State and Rutgers .

Northwestern vs. Penn State predictions, picks and best bets for college football Week 7

We preview the Big Ten battle between the Northwestern Wildcats and Penn State Nittany Lions, providing our picks, predictions, and best bets.