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Dan Patrick didn’t hold back when reacting to Penn State’s decision to fire head coach James Franklin

Dan Patrick didn’t hold back when reacting to Penn State’s decision to fire head coach James Franklin

On Monday's episode of The Dan Patrick Show, the celebrated sportscaster had some choice words when commenting on Penn State’s decision to fire head coach James Franklin.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / October 14

Penn State has a hockey recruit committed who is 7-foot-1 and 280 pounds

Come again?

Dan Patrick News / NBC Sports / October 14

Penn State will reportedly take 'big swings', including Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman

The Nittany Lions are loading up for a home run hire.

Drew Allar News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 14
Penn State Deals With Another Emotional Toll: Losing Drew Allar

Penn State Deals With Another Emotional Toll: Losing Drew Allar

Penn State center Nick Dawkins watched his quarterback leave the Beaver Stadium field for the last time on a cart. Dawkins didn't want that to be Drew Allar's last memory of his career.

James Franklin News / Athlon Sports / October 14
Penn State 2027 Class Gone After Franklin Firing 2026 Recruits Holding On

Penn State 2027 Class Gone After Franklin Firing 2026 Recruits Holding On

The chain reaction began the moment Penn State announced the firing of head coach James Franklin. Within minutes, the program’s once-elite 2027 class began to unravel.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 14
Penn State to make 'big swing' in push to poach $54 million star coach: Report

Penn State to make 'big swing' in push to poach $54 million star coach: Report

The latest college football rumors indicate there are a few common names that appear to be the consensus top candidates Penn State will explore to be the team's next head coach.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / ESPN / October 14

Defensive stop rate for all 136 CFB teams at midseason: Penn State falling fast

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 14
What We Know About Penn State's Coaching Search

What We Know About Penn State's Coaching Search

Penn State has begun the most high-profile coaching search of the season so far, as it moves to replace James Franklin, who was let go after nearly 12 years with the program.

College Football News / EasySportz / October 14
James Franklin’s Fall From Grace: Penn State’s Long-Overdue Reckoning

James Franklin’s Fall From Grace: Penn State’s Long-Overdue Reckoning

The Nittany Lions finally cut ties with a coach who talked big, delivered little, and left a trail of failures and questions in his wake. Penn State finally made the move it should have made years ago: they pulled the plug on James Franklin.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / October 14

Josh Pate drags Penn State, says firing James Franklin 'is insane'

Josh Pate was not pleased with Penn State's decision to fire head coach James Franklin, questioning what's next for the school.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / October 14

James Franklin's buyout will cost Penn State tens of thousands per day

The cost of sacking James Franklin is an inconceivable sum.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 13
Interim Coach Terry Smith Wants Penn State to Have Fun Again

Interim Coach Terry Smith Wants Penn State to Have Fun Again

STATE COLLEGE | Terry Smith couldn’t fathom on Sunday that he was about to become Penn State’s interim football coach. On Monday, he embraced it. “When I woke up yesterday morning, I had no idea I was going to be the interim head coach of Penn State University,” Smith said.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13
Penn State AD reveals when he decided to fire James Franklin

Penn State AD reveals when he decided to fire James Franklin

Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft revealed new details Monday regarding what drove him to fire coach James Franklin. Franklin was fired on Sunday, one day after the Nittany Lions suffered a shocking home loss to Northwestern.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Sporting News / October 13

What's next for James Franklin? Potential landing spots for former Penn State coach, from North Carolina to Florida

James Franklin is out at Penn State after 12 years. Where could he head next?

Paul Finebaum News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 13
Paul Finebaum reveals why Penn State ended the James Franklin era

Paul Finebaum reveals why Penn State ended the James Franklin era

On Monday morning's episode of First Take, the crew had to spotlight college football for a few minutes when SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum hopped on board to break down the shocking dismissal of Penn State head coach James Franklin over the weekend.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 13
5-Star RB Still Considering Penn State After Franklin Firing, But There's a Catch

5-Star RB Still Considering Penn State After Franklin Firing, But There's a Catch

Penn State isn't out of the race yet for this talent Key Points: James Franklin's firing has caused ripple effects for Penn State's recruiting classes

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / October 13
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 13
Matt Rhule addresses Nebraska future as Penn State speculation grows

Matt Rhule addresses Nebraska future as Penn State speculation grows

After the Penn State Nittany Lions fired James Franklin on Sunday, Rhule was immediately linked to the job opening.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 13
Potential coaching hire at Penn State comments on passion for school

Potential coaching hire at Penn State comments on passion for school

With James Franklin out the door, the replacement talks are underway and one of the more prominent candidates made some very pro-Penn State comments. In

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 13
Why Penn State Fired James Franklin

Why Penn State Fired James Franklin

Penn State scheduled a team meeting for 1:45 p.m. Sunday afternoon, during which Athletic Director Pat Kraft informed the players that he had fired coach James Franklin.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / October 13
Penn State AD Pat Kraft delivers impassioned vision for next HC

Penn State AD Pat Kraft delivers impassioned vision for next head coach

This was supposed to be the year for Penn State to take the next step, but consecutive losses to Oregon, UCLA and Northwestern signaled the end of James Franklin's time in Happy Valley. 

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / October 13
Penn State should consider these candidates to replace James Franklin

Penn State should consider these candidates to replace James Franklin

The team's associate head coach, Terry Smith, will serve as Penn State's interim head coach for the rest of the 2025 season. Besides Smith, here are other candidates that the Nittany Lions' brass should consider to replace Franklin.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 12
SEC power among James Franklin's next potential top jobs after Penn State firing

SEC power among James Franklin's next potential top jobs after Penn State firing

As the college football rumors swirl about Penn State's next hire, James Franklin is also in the market for a new job. Find out why a return to the SEC could be in the cards for Franklin.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 12

Penn State: Possible Transfers to Watch

With James Franklin getting fired, plenty of interested eyes will be checking on Penn State players to see who might be interested in transferring. Here are the five players who would receive the most interest if they entered.

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