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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 23
From Hottest Hire to Question Mark: Should Penn State Bring Jim Knowles Back Next Season?
This January, Penn State Football shocked the entire college football world. Head coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions hired former Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 23
Penn State's Terry Smith Says the Program Is Facing a 'Storm'
STATE COLLEGE | Penn State was undefeated after its first bye week nearly a month ago. During its second bye week of the season, the program has an interim head coach and hasn’t won a game since Sept.
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?
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 23
Where the Penn State Job Ranks Among College Football Openings
Pat Kraft pivoted quickly from his reasons for firing James Franklin to his reasons why Penn State is the most attractive football job in the country. As Penn State's athletic director, Kraft is contractually bound to say that.
James Franklin News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Penn State Dealt Unfortunate Recruiting News in Wake of James Franklin's Firing
Penn State can not seem to stop being dealt bad news since James Franklin was fired after the 22-21 Week 7 loss to Northwestern. As of Wednesday, the Nittany Lions have had seven recruits from the 2026 class and three from the 2027 class decommit, totaling 10.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Former Penn State 4-Star Recruit Visiting Rising SEC Contender
The Penn State Nittany Lions lost as many as eight different verbal commitments after James Franklin got fired. One four-star is now visiting a rising Southeastern Conference contender this weekend.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 21
Penn State's Offense Finds More Issues After Loss to Iowa
STATE COLLEGE | Penn State opened practice to the media Tuesday for the first time since James Franklin was fired, but something was missing. The offense was inside Holuba Hall, away from the cameras, while the defense practiced outside.
College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 21
Comparing Virginia Tech Football's Vacant 2026 Head Coaching Slot to Penn State's
Thus far, the firing of James Franklin has been the biggest story of the 2025 campaign. One of the most valued programs in the country now has its first opening in over a decade.
College Football News / Nittany Central / October 21
Penn State Football Coaching Search: 6 Big-Name Candidates Who Could Replace James Franklin
Penn State’s coaching search to replace James Franklin, who was fired as head coach of Penn State Football, after nearly 12 seasons in Happy Valley, is now in its second week and could be beginning to take shape.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 21
Paul Finebaum reveals why James Franklin deserved to be fired by Penn State
During the call-in segment of his Paul Finebaum Show on Tuesday, Finebaum was asked about Nick Saban calling James Franklin's firing from Penn State "unfair as hell" during an interview with Franklin on ESPN's College GameDay last Saturday.
College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 21
No. 1 Running Back Recruit Kemon Spell Updates Oregon Visit Plans
Five-star running back recruit Kemon Spell is one of the many players to decommit from the Penn State Nittany Lions since the program fired coach James Franklin.
The most annoying fan bases in sports
Ponder this question: When you say you hate a particular team, are you actually talking about the team itself, or its fans? The players are just doing their jobs on the field, and while there are some whose play engenders blind rage from opposing fans, the real bad blood is created by those cheering for them from the stands (or on social media).
College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 21
Ole Miss Football, Indiana Hoosiers Set to Host Penn State Nittany Lions Commit
Taylor (Penn.) Riverside three-star defensive lineman Tavian Branch has become a hot commodity in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle as the December Early Signing Period nears.
College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 21
Top-ranked RB who left Penn State sets official visit with Michigan football
There have been several college football programs that have let go of their head coach halfway through the season -- Penn State being one of them. After being projected to be one of the top teams in the country, and the leader in the Big Ten, James Franklin was fired following three straight losses.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 22
2025 could bring historic buyout total for fired college football coaches
Could FBS schools shatter the record for coaching buyouts this season, with payouts that could ultimately top a quarter of a billion dollars? So far, nine head coaches — including Penn State's James Franklin and Florida's Billy Napier — have been fired.
James Franklin News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 21
How James Franklin Could Have a Major Impact on Penn State in 2026
Former Penn State coach James Franklin isn't finished impacting the Nittany Lions. He made that clear during an ESPN College GameDay interview, which Franklin used to tell college football he's ready to coach again.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 20
'Some guy wrote is Josh Heupel the next James Franklin' - Steve Spurrier comments on Tennessee's loss to Alabama
It won't be a surprise to Tennessee Vols fans that longtime nemesis Steve Spurrier had some thoughts on UT's 37-20 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide. What might be surprising, though, is that Spurrier seemed to be a little more forgiving of the loss than Vols fans.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 19
Nick Saban Defends James Franklin … and Sparks Penn State Speculation After GameDay Appearance
In case you missed it on Saturday, former Penn State coach James Franklin joined the set of College Game Day and calmly and purposefully answered a pepper-mill of questions thrown at him by some of his Contemporaries and colleagues.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 18
Coaching change didn't fix Penn State's problems in loss to Iowa
Penn State may have needed to move on from former head coach James Franklin, but as the team showed on Saturday night in a 25-24 loss to Iowa, that alone is not going to fix where the program is right now.
College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / October 18
'Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Final Four': Saban Lists Franklin’s Wins, Says Firing Was Disrespectful
Nick Saban, former Alabama coach, now an analyst on ESPN’s College GameDay, took direct aim at Penn State’s decision to fire James Franklin, calling the move “unfair as hell” during Franklin’s first public appearance since his dismissal last Sunday.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 20
Examining best landing spots for James Franklin following Penn State exit
The former Penn State head coach began his media rehabilitation tour on Saturday with a softball interview on ESPN's "College GameDay," and he shared he plans to return to coaching.
College Football News / Field Level Media / October 18
James Franklin on Penn State firing: 'I was in shock'
Former Penn State coach James Franklin spoke publicly Saturday for the first time since his firing on ESPN's "College GameDay" set in Athens, Ga. Franklin said that he was "in shock" after athletic director Pat Kraft informed him of his dismissal 15 minutes before a scheduled team meeting last Sunday.
College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / October 18
'The Next Coach Has to Get Them Over the Hump': Coach Saban on Penn State’s Future After Franklin
Penn State fired James Franklin on Oct 12 after 12 seasons, ending one of the most successful yet frustrating tenures in program history. The decision came after the Nittany Lions dropped three consecutive games to fall to 3-3, including embarrassing losses as heavy favorites against UCLA and Northwestern.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 17
Urban Meyer Heaps Praise on Penn State Coaching Job After James Franklin Firing
The Penn State Nittany Lions decided to part ways with former head coach James Franklin on Sunday, October 12 following a jarring loss to the Northwestern Wildcats that left fans shaking their heads.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / October 17
Urban Meyer offers bold take on Penn State's James Franklin firing
Urban Meyer is no stranger to the hiring and firing process of big-time football programs.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12
James Franklin owed enormous buyout from his contract
Penn State’s decision to fire head coach James Franklin will prove a very costly one financially. The Nittany Lions fired Franklin on Sunday following the team’s third consecutive loss, despite a very high cost in doing so.
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