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What Penn State head coach James Franklin said after making the College Football Playoff
Penn State head coach James Franklin met with the media over Zoom on Sunday after his program made the College Football Playoff for the first time, with a matchup against No. 11 seed SMU at Beaver Stadium looming. Here’s everything Franklin said about SMU, his offense and more.
Penn State's James Franklin Has an 'Aggressive' Plan for the Transfer Portal
The Penn State Nittany Lions don't pursue big transfer classes but will target players to fill critical roster needs.
Penn State football's James Franklin has a top-3 salary, but what about his assistants?
James Franklin is the Big Ten's No. 3 highest-paid head coach, what do his assistants earn? Here's why we don't know
Penn State’s James Franklin on the Lions approach with an off-week: ‘Rest and recovery’
Penn State’s last off week occurred in mid-October, after the Lions’ 33-30 overtime win over USC and prior to PSU’s 28-13 victory over Wisconsin at Camp Randall in Madison. It was the weekend of Oct 19-20. Long time to go without a break.
James Franklin explains how Penn State College Football Playoff game became a White Out
The Penn State Nittany Lions are set to host a College Football Playoff in the first season of the expanded 12-team field with the SMU Mustangs coming to Happy Valley. Unsurprisingly, it’s set to be a White Out game for the Nittany Lions.
Penn State notes: James Franklin expresses displeasure with Big Ten officials
INDIANAPOLIS – Like many fans who were watching at home, Penn State football coach James Franklin questioned several calls made by the Big Ten officiating crew Saturday night.
Penn State's James Franklin Addresses Officiating in Big Ten Title Game
INDIANAPOLIS | Penn State coach James Franklin dipped a toe delicately into the officiating of Saturday night's Big Ten Championship Game, referring specifically to one play as "too important" not to review.
Penn State’s James Franklin on safety Kevin Winston Jr.’s status ahead of the Lions’ game with SMU
Standout safety Kevin Winston Jr. only appeared in three games for Penn State, but he was all over the field in the Lions’ season-opening 34-12 at West Virginia on Aug. 31. Winston topped the Lions in tackles in 2023 with 60. Winston led PSU in tackles with 12 (seven solos) and also forced a fumble against the Mountaineers.
James Franklin Under Fire After Penn State Loses to Oregon
Still, fans were quick to point out the record for Penn State coach James Franklin against top-10 opponents. After losing to Oregon on Saturday, Franklin is now just 3-19 against top-10 opponents, with both losses this year coming against top-10 teams. Fans were quick to lay into Franklin after seeing this stat circulate.
Pressure Mounts on James Franklin as National Analyst Reveals Downside of Penn State's Bright Playoff Fate
Penn State fans were feeling the heat after Saturday night's heartbreaking loss to the No. The post Pressure Mounts on James Franklin as National Analyst Reveals Downside of Penn State's Bright Playoff Fate appeared first on EssentiallySports.
SMU vs. Penn State Prediction: James Franklin Rewrites Big-Game Narrative?
While the SMU Mustangs and Penn State Nittany Lions have met twice before, both were over 45 years ago: 1978 (26-21, Penn State) and 1948 (13-13 tie). Who will come out on top? Our SMU vs. Penn State prediction breaks down everything you need to know — from the latest betting odds to what’s at stake for both teams as they navigate the first round of the 2024 College Football Playoff.
Penn State's James Franklin Angry As Oregon Ducks Band Interrupts Press Conference After Big Ten Title
Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning punched his ticket as the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff with the 45-37 win over ...
Penn State fans call for James Franklin's job after yet another ranked opponent loss
After Penn State's football program dropped another game to a ranked opponent, social media erupted, calling for James ...
Penn State's James Franklin Eyes Equal Conference Schedules After CFP Bracket Reveal
After the College Football Playoff field was decided on Sunday, Penn State head coach James Franklin offered a suggestion to ...