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College Football News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / November 6
DeMatha Safety Darrell Carey Flips from Penn State to Maryland
The Maryland football program adds another local talent to its 2026 committee. 6-foot-2 safety Darrell Carey has committed to the Maryland Terrapins after previously committing to in-conference foes, Penn State, back on April 18th.
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 6
Preview: Penn State Vs. Indiana With Predictions for the Nittany Lions
So much has happened since Penn State last played at Beaver Stadium on Oct. 11. The Nittany Lions lost that day to Northwestern, marking the last games for head coach James Franklin and quarterback Drew Allar.
James Franklin News / Athlon Sports / November 5
Penn State Announces Unfortunate News Days After James Franklin Firing
With James Franklin out of a job, the Penn State Nittany Lions roster that he constructed is expected to fragment. Redshirt sophomore tight end Joey Schlaffer is the first to exit, On3's Blue White Illustrated reported on Wednesday.
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?
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 5
Penn State Tight End No Longer on Nittany Lions Roster
A Penn State tight end no longer is on the football roster, marking the first official player departure since James Franklin was fired Oct. 12. Joey Schlaffer, a redshirt sophomore tight end, no longer is listed on the Nittany Lions' roster.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 5
Emerging College Football Head Coach Named Great Fit to Replace James Franklin at Penn State
After starting the season 3-3, the Penn State Nittany Lions fired head coach James Franklin. The program is tasked with finding his replacement, now sitting at 3-5 after two games under interim head coach Terry Smith.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 3
College football buyouts have surged to nearly $185 million this season, with James Franklin near the top of the list
Coaching longevity in college football has been quietly unraveling. With buyout obligations ballooning to nearly $185 million across 11 FBS programs, the financial stakes of failure have never been higher.
James Franklin News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 3
James Franklin predicted to coach ACC program after Penn State firing
On the Nonstop podcast, ESPN broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit and ESPN analyst Joey Galloway joined forces to discuss the future of fired Penn State coach James Franklin.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 3
Historic college football program dealt concerning news on James Franklin amid rumors
Former Penn State coach James Franklin is the favorite to land the job at one historic college football program. The race to land Franklin just heated up after Auburn fired Hugh Freeze.
College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / November 2
Auburn Fires Huge Freeze: Will That Complicate Virginia Tech's Pursuit of James Franklin?
The coaching carousel never stops in college football it seems. Another major job is open after Auburn made the decision to fire head coach Hugh Freeze today and they joined other big time programs like LSU, Florida, Virginia Tech and Penn State as programs that need a new head coach.
College Football News / Yardbarker / November 2
Five candidates to replace Hugh Freeze as Auburn's head coach
Freeze was fired on Sunday after a disappointing tenure at Auburn. Here are five potential replacements.
College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / November 1
Report: CFB Analyst States Talks Ongoing Between Virginia Tech and James Franklin
Former Penn State head coach James Franklin is engaged in talks with Virginia Tech for the Hokies' vacant head coaching position, college football analyst Pete Thamel reported on ESPN's College GameDay segment Saturday.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 1
Ohio State vs. Penn State prediction: Who wins, and why?
Talk about teams going in different directions. Ohio State is the reigning national champion and the favorite to do it again, while Penn State was a preseason title hopeful who doesn’t even have a head coach as we start November football.
College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 30
Controversial Call in Oregon's win Over Penn State Continues to Spark Debate
The No. 6 Oregon Ducks have had their fair share of blowout wins this season but haven't gotten to 7-1 without some close calls as well. Certainly the most notable among these close calls so far this season came in the 30-24 double-overtime win over Penn State on Sept.
College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 30
Penn State Nittany Lions Commit Set to Officially Visit Ole Miss Football in Week 10
Taylor (Penn.) Riverside three-star defensive lineman Tavian Branch will be in Oxford on Saturday alongside Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels for the program's matchup against South Carolina.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 30
On3's Andy Staples Names Major Big Ten Program He's Worried About
Key Points Penn State entered 2025 as a top national title contender but is now 3-4. James Franklin was fired after a disappointing start. Andy Staples and PFT both voiced concern about the program’s direction.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 30
Penn State Football Recruiting Reset: What the Next Head Coach Must Do to Save the 2026 Class
With all of the moving parts to Penn State Football right now, what is a successful class of 2026 recruiting haul? No matter which new football coach is hired by Pat Kraft, they have their work cut out for them.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 30
Ex-$85 million college football coach may be Florida State's next HC: Insider
Florida State has publicly supported Mike Norvell in a statement released earlier this season, but the Seminoles could still enter the college football coaching carousel during the offseason.
College Football News / Nittany Central / October 29
Why James Franklin Is the Perfect Fit to Revive Virginia Tech Football
When Virginia Tech football closes in on its next head coach, the most natural fit isn’t an up-and-comer or a nostalgic Frank Beamer disciple. It might
James Franklin News / Yardbarker / October 29
James Franklin is the head coach who can resurrect Virginia Tech
The Hokies are 3-5 this season, and the program needs a jolt of energy.
College Football News / College Football News / October 29
The Five Schools Where James Franklin Would Be A Great Fit
On January 9th, James Franklin was eight minutes away from his Penn State Nittany Lions playing for the national championship. Not even one year later, he finds himself unemployed, a stunning fall from grace as we have seen in college football.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 28
Former Ohio State QB says James Franklin 'maybe lost the team' — and calls Penn State job both premium and perilous
Entering the 2025 season ranked No. 2 and expected to contend for a national title, the Penn State Nittany Lions instead slipped to a 3–4 overall record, 0-4 in Big Ten play, and watched their playoff hopes evaporate in real time.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28
'Ain't nobody got no patience': Deion Sanders has brutal take on college football coach firings
Colorado coach Deion Sanders had quite the criticism of the recent trend of high-profile college football coaches getting fired.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / October 28
Inside Penn State’s Recruiting Meltdown After James Franklin’s Firing (Part 1)
The impacts of Penn State Football’s decision to fire James Franklin have been pretty unimaginable. Franklin’s 12-year tenure coming to a screeching halt on October 12th, sending shockwaves into the college football world.
LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 28
Five candidates to replace Brian Kelly as LSU's head coach
LSU's Brian Kelly became the latest head coach to get fired in what could be a historic year for total buyouts among coaches in the sport. Here are five potential replacements.
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.
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