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College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 16

James Franklin gets second chance to land blue chip talent after rare in-season firing opens door for flipped commitment

Recruiting races can take the craziest of turns, and the Penn State Nittany Lions might be in the right place at the right time to benefit. While James Franklin and company thought that four-star offensive tackle Johnnie Jones was destined for UCLA, the Bruins fired their head coach after starting 0-3.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 16

Penn State's LaVar Arrington II Making Steady Progress at Demanding Position

Penn State has introduced several players from its 2025 recruiting class on defense this year, with one still seeking his debut. Freshman linebacker LaVar Arrington II, who wears the same No.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 16

James Franklin reveals what Penn State needs to do ‘better’ before Big Ten play

Penn State football is undefeated this season, but head coach James Franklin sees room for improvement. Franklin says he wants his Nittany Lions to perform better on offense in the weeks ahead.

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College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 16

National Championship Odds: Betting favorites see shakeup after Week 3 of college football

The latest national championship odds from BetMGM are here following Week 3 of the college football season. There are a few teams that are barely separated at the top too!

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 15

James Franklin came off defensive when questioned about Drew Allar and finishing drives following another Penn State slow start

James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-0 to open the season. Their defense has allowed just 17 total points through three games. The ground game looks like it is locked in, averaging nearly 6.5 yards per carry over the last two weeks.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Penn State is chasing big wins & Drew Allar is chasing draft stock — both hinge on cutting out the kind of error James Franklin spotlighted after Villanova win

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-0. It wasn't always pretty against the Villanova Wildcats, but the talent divide between the two teams did ultimately show itself as an overwhelming divide across 60 minutes at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 14

The Penn State Football Report Card: Villanova Edition

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State coach James Franklin was in a good mood Saturday night at Beaver Stadium after the Nittany Lions' 52-6 win over Villanova. And why shouldn't he have been?

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 13

James Franklin continues to stack up elite prospect visits for upcoming Penn State White Out matchup vs. Oregon

Penn State is putting a lot of recruiting eggs into its matchup with the Oregon Ducks on Sept. 27. While winning the game would be massive for this season, James Franklin can parlay the opportunity to reinvigorate future recruiting classes if Happy Valley wins over visiting prospects.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 11

Insider names surprising name for Florida job if Napier gets fired

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 10

Penn State DB shares bold ‘NFL defense’ take on Jim Knowles

The Penn State Nittany Lions are the No. 2 team in all of college football. Entering the season, many experts had James Franklin’s team in the inner circle of College Football Playoff contenders.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 10

Five Things Penn State Needs to Get Right Before Playing Oregon

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State has one more chance to work out its issues before facing Oregon on Sept. 27 in its Big Ten opener. That opportunity arrives Saturday, when the Nittany Lions host Villanova in their non-conference finale.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 10

What Penn State's Depth Chart Looks Like for Week 3 Vs. Villanova

No. 2 Penn State hosts Villanova to conclude a friendly non-conference schedule that has allowed it to dig deep into the depth chart. Penn State coach James Franklin played 73 players in the opener vs.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 9

James Franklin Takes the Temperature of No. 2 Penn State

Last week's game largely was forgettable for Penn State. The weather was lousy, the announced crowd of 103,818 wasn't that high and some of those fans in attendance booed the second-ranked Nittany Lions in a 34-0 victory over FIU.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

No. 2 Penn State still can do better vs. Villanova, coach James Franklin says

Penn State coach James Franklin remains fixated on working out the kinks ahead of his second-ranked team's game against Villanova on Saturday afternoon in University Park, Pa.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

James Franklin Highlights Penn State Football’s Areas for Growth

Penn State football’s growth has been uneven through two weeks. James Franklin’s latest comments showed optimism in some areas, but also exposed lingering concerns with the deep ball, offensive rhythm, and overall efficiency.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 8

Penn State's James Franklin Wants His Offensive Stars to 'Let it Rip'

Following Penn State's Week 2 win over FIU, quarterback Drew Allar graded his game critically. He found himself "overthinking," particularly in a first half when he went 12-for-21 for 97 yards.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 5

Penn State FIU Preview: Lions Push for Explosives in Week 2

Penn State handled Nevada in the opener, but the Lions know Week 2 will demand sharper execution. FIU brings an up-tempo attack, bigger fronts, and a quarterback who doubles as a return threat.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 3

Penn State Football Shakes Up Special Teams, Preps Young Stars for Bigger Roles

Penn State Football head coach James Franklin met with the media Monday afternoon for the first time following a Penn State win to open the regular season.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Penn State Makes Major Apparel Decision Ahead of Week 2

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin came into 2025 with a 101-42 overall record with the program. On Saturday, he added his 102nd win to his total after beating the Nevada Wolf Pack 46-11.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 1

Penn State Football: James Franklin Announces Special Teams Starter Change

On the heels of Penn State Football’s first win of the season, head coach James Franklin met with the media for his weekly press conference Monday. While

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 28

James Franklin Selects Backup QB, What it Means For Penn State Football vs. Nevada

In the last practice with media availability before Penn State Football kicks off the 2025 season Saturday against Nevada, head coach James Franklin answered questions about the Penn State roster and the depth chart for the Nittany Lions‘ first game of the season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / August 26

James Franklin makes surprising Penn State depth chart announcement

In a surprising twist, Penn State head coach James Franklin was much more transparent about the depth chart than he usually is with the media.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 24

James Franklin talks possible Penn State-Pitt matchup

James Franklin addresses possibility of Penn State scheduling game vs. Pitt

Penn State's head coach James Franklin seemed quite excited to indulge in some non-conference scheduling discussions during his press conference on Wednesday at Big Ten media days in Las Vegas.

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