Penn State, James Franklin

CFP: Can Penn State coach James Franklin win the big one?
As Penn State's coach, James Franklin owns an abysmal 3-10 record against opponents ranked in the Associated Press Top 10. It's a mark that saw a small but significant boost with Penn State's resounding 31-14 College Football Playoff quarterfinal win against No.
For James Franklin, his obsession over Penn State’s preparation truly has been key to victory
The energy and attention to detail the 52-year-old coach has exhibited daily for the Nittany Lions have not wavered. Now, becoming the first Black coach in a national title game could be his reward.
Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity
The Big Ten plays nine conference games in football. So does the Big 12. The Southeastern Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference are among those playing eight-game league schedules.
James Franklin Says Penn State's Receivers Aren't Being Talked About Enough
The Nittany Lions' wideouts don't have "gaudy" numbers but are blossoming into playmakers, Franklin says. Penn State’s run game has been the focal point of its postseason offensive success. Over the team’s last four games,
Penn State football's James Franklin on improving CFP: Make Notre Dame join a conference
Penn State's head coach explains his plan for improving college football. It includes Notre Dame finally joining a conference.
Penn State's James Franklin jabs at Notre Dame ahead of CFP matchup: 'Everybody should be in a conference'
Before taking on Notre Dame, Penn State head coach James Franklin said he disagrees with the team's independent status, suggesting every team should compete in a conference.
Penn State coach James Franklin: 'Everybody should be in a conference'
Ahead of the Orange Bowl, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and Penn State coach James Franklin took part in a joint news conference. Inevitably, the issue of conference membership came up. Freeman naturally argued that the Irish being independent was a pro and laid
Why James Franklin–Marcus Freeman Matchup Is Progress for Black Coaches
The two will meet in the College Football Playoff semifinals with the winner becoming the first Black head coach to reach the college football title game.
James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will make history on Thursday
One head coach will make history by winning the Orange Bowl on Thursday. When Penn State-Notre Dame goes final in the College Football Playoff semifinal either James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will become the first Black head coach to lead a team into the FBS National Championship game.
Will James Franklin be first Black head coach in FBS championship?
College football will see its first Black head coach guide his team to the national championship game at the highest level of the game with either Penn State’s James Franklin or Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman.
James Franklin Tells Marcus Freeman and Media 'Everybody Should Be in a Conference'
During a joint news conference on Wednesday, Franklin and Freeman were asked about how they manage the challenges of the longer college football season in light of the expanded pl
Orange Bowl predictions: Does Notre Dame or Penn State advance in College Football Playoff?
The first College Football Playoff semifinal matches Notre Dame and Penn State - two teams featuring elite defenses. Who wins ...
Penn State's James Franklin, Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman Preview the Orange Bowl
Penn State coach James Franklin and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman held their final media availability Wednesday before the ...
Penn State football's James Franklin fires shot at Notre Dame's independent status
Penn State head coach James Franklin isn't too pleased with Notre Dame's independent status heading into the Orange Bowl.
Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh performed woefully bad in the postseason before winning the national championship. You don’t win the big game ...
Penn State notes: Abdul Carter will be a game-time decision, James Franklin says
Nittany Lions coach James Franklin described Carter’s availability for the College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre ...
As Penn State nears season-defining moment, James Franklin’s message remains the same
An Orange Bowl win would solidify Franklin's long-held belief that for the past decade, he’s laid the groundwork for ...
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Abdul Carter Injury Forces Joel Klatt’s Stark Ultimatum to James Franklin as Penn State’s Fate Hangs in the Balance
James Franklin is all about his Xs and Os. The post Abdul Carter Injury Forces Joel Klatt’s Stark Ultimatum to James Franklin ...