James Franklin: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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There's been plenty of noise coming from State College as Penn State prepares to choose a new coach to replace James Franklin. On the heels of the firing of Franklin, the rumor mill has run high with a variety of candidates to replace the departed coach.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / October 23

Vanderbilt Adds Highly Touted Prospects to Weekend Visitor List

Vanderbilt has found a lot of success on the recruiting trail throughout the 2026 cycle, so much so that with just over a month until the early signing period kicks off, the Commodores have been able to divert some attention to the class of 2027 as well.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 20

LSU football fans want Brian Kelly’s head after Vanderbilt loss; what is his buyout?

LSU football’s Brian Kelly experiment may be coming to an end sooner rather than later. After Saturday’s loss to Vanderbilt, which was the first time in 35 years that the Commodores had beaten the Tigers, it’s fair to say that there is a growing section of the LSU fan base that are ready for Kelly to be fired.

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The 'AP Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Given the year, team and position, how many of these first-year defensive standouts since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'College football FBS nicknames' quiz

The 'College Football Playoff teams' quiz

The 'WRs taken in the First Round of NFL Draft' quiz

College Football News / LWOSports.com / October 19

Is Brian Kelly the Next James Franklin? LSU’s Upset Loss Fuels Coaching Concerns

What was once a season brimming with national championship hopes has quickly turned into one of rising tension and public unrest in Baton Rouge. LSU’s stunning loss to Vanderbilt has sparked outrage among the Tigers faithful and reignited serious questions about head coach Brian Kelly’s long-term future with the program.

College Football News / College Football News / October 14

The James Franklin Domino Effect: Questions That Need Answers, Week 8

College Football News / Yardbarker

The top 25 coordinators in college football

The coordinator job in college football is usually a temporary one. If you are good, you quickly get scooped up for bigger jobs. If you are great, you end up with a head coaching job somewhere.

The must-watch games of the 2018 college football season

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The '(Almost) back to school' quiz