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Penn State removes James Franklin

Penn State AD Pat Kraft explains James Franklin firing, what's next

Kraft said while the three-game losing skid to Oregon, UCLA and Northwestern weighed in on his decision to fire Franklin, it wasn't the sole reason for his decision.

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Penn State AD explains why he fired James Franklin: ‘There was no other course’

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Ohio State football’s Ryan Day on Penn State firing James Franklin: ‘That’s the world we live in’

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Penn State fires coach James Franklin amid midseason freefall in lost season

James Franklin is out at Penn State.

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James Franklin's Reported Contract Buyout Makes CFB History After Penn State Firing

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

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

The other front-runner is Kraft’s pal Matt Rhule, the Nebraska head coach.

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Penn State fires James Franklin: Longtime coach out amid unfathomable slide from preseason CFP contender

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Franklin out at Penn State

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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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From 'I love Penn State' to 'What's the point of asking that?' Potential candidates 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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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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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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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,

Penn State was one win away from playing for a national title last year. How did it fall apart so fast?

Penn State was one win away from playing for a national title last year. How did it fall apart so fast? In the end, it was about one issue that plagued Penn State throughout James Franklin’s tenure. Unlock Digital Access for unlimited access to Inquirer.com and The Inquirer App, plus 5 articles per month to gift to friends and family.