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James Franklin’s legacy at Penn State

Penn State loses much more than $49 million in James Franklin firing

Penn State took an immediate hit on the recruiting trail Sunday, losing several key commitments in the wake of head coach James Franklin’s firing after 12 seasons with the program.

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Penn State players feel shock, disbelief, guilt after James Franklin firing

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Manny Diaz Reacts to Penn State Firing James Franklin

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

Franklin has already been rumored as a potential candidate for a major SEC program.

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Penn State fires coach James Franklin amid midseason free fall in a lost season

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What sank James Franklin at Penn State? Was the $50M buyout justified?

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

The massive buyout figure comes as coaching salaries have skyrocketed in recent years.

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Penn State AD explains why James Franklin was fired in $49 million letdown

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Penn State fires head coach James Franklin after 12 seasons

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Ole Miss Football Targeting a Penn State Nittany Lions Commit, James Franklin Recruit

Riverside three-star defensive lineman Tavian Branch remains a prospect to keep tabs on in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle as the Early Signing Period

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James Franklin Reportedly Must Seek New Job to Get Full Penn State Contract Buyout

James Franklin's buyout was a major part of the story when Penn State decided to fire him Sunday, but the Nittany Lions reportedly could avoid paying all of it.

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James Franklin to the SEC? 'Love' that idea, but where does he fit?

James Franklin is on the market, kicked to the curb by Penn State. He's a program builder. Within the SEC, there are programs that need rebuilt.

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How ASU Could Use James Franklin After His Recent Departure

ASU's big loss to the Utah Utes was not the only big news this past weekend for college football, as the Penn State Nittany Lions parted ways with their long-ti

'I'm told by people that I trust' - Insider shares whether Penn State has a legitimate chance to swipe Curt Cignetti from Indiana

One of the top names the Penn State Nittany Lions could target to replace James Franklin is Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti. Cignetti, who is from Pittsburgh and played college football at West Virginia,

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Nebraska HC Matt Rhule makes honest admission on Penn State coaching vacancy after James Franklin firing

Penn State Nittany Lions stunned the college football world when it fired longtime coach James Franklin on Sunday, Oct. 12, creating one of the sport’s most high-profile openings. The move came after a string of mixed results and controversies that left the program at a crossroads,

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What We Know About Penn State's Coaching Search

Penn State has begun the most high-profile coaching search of the season so far, as it moves to replace James Franklin, who was let go after nearly 12 years with the program. Franklin lifted Penn State from the wake of NCAA sanctions to a top-10 team that won a Big Ten title, three New Year's 6 bowl games and two College Football Playoff games.

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Penn State leads the eight college football head coach job opening rankings

The college football regular season isn't yet half over and there are already eight coaching vacancies. We rank the most-appealing destinations.