Penn State fires coach James Franklin
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Parsons was a 2019 consensus All-American under Franklin's tutelage and shined with the Nittany Lions as an eventual first-round NFL Draft pick. He played two seasons at Penn State and excelled in his lone year as a starter in helping the program reach 11 wins.
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Penn State’s decision to fire James Franklin has drawn both praise and criticism from across the college football landscape. As the program seeks a replacement, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has quickly emerged as Penn State’s top target.